Lisa M Brownstone

Clinical Assistant Professor

What I do

Dr. Brownstone is Clinical Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology. They spend their time teaching emerging counselors and psychology trainees about psychotherapy, and directing the Bodies Eating and Emotions (BEE) Lab, a team that does scholarship and activism related to disordered eating, weight stigma, gender affirming care, and group psychotherapy.

Specialization(s)

eating disorders, weight stigma, Gender Affirming Care, Group psychotherapy, Qualitative Methods

Professional Biography

Dr. Brownstone (she/they) completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill followed by her predoctoral clinical internship at Denver VA Medical Center and postdoctoral fellowship at Eating Disorder Care (EDCare) of Denver. Her areas of clinical and research specialization include disordered eating and body distress, weight stigma, gender affirming care, group psychotherapy, and qualitative methods. Dr. Brownstone identifies as a social justice advocate psychologist and is passionate about non-value neutral practice. Outside of work, Dr. Brownstone plays fiddle and guitar, and loves spending time with her wife and fluffy dogs.

Degree(s)

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017
  • MA, Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013
  • BA, Psychology, University of Chicago, 2010

Licensure / Accreditations

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association
  • American Counseling Association