Danae Hudson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Email:  DanaeHudson@missouristate.edu

Office: Hill Hall 435

Phone:  (417) 836-5470

Education:

B. A., 1997, Psychology; Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada; M.A., 2001, Clinical Psychology; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Ph.D., 2003, Clinical Psychology; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Postdoctoral Residency, 2004, Forest Institute of Psychology

Undergraduate teaching:

Abnormal Psychology

Graduate teaching:

Adult Psychopathology; Clinical Communication Skills; Psychological Assessment

Research Interests:

Body image in eating disorders and obesity
Readiness and motivation to change in eating disorders and obesity
Bariatric surgery

Current Research Projects:

Body image in patients seeking bariatric surgery: A longitudinal study
The effects of clothing size on body image, mood, and self-esteem
The role of body checking in the maintenance of eating disorder symptoms

Clinical Interests:

Licensed Psychologist (2005)
Has a private practice specializing in the treatment of:
Eating Disorders
Obesity
Anxiety Disorders
Depression