Associate Clinic Director, Johnson Depression Center
Director of Clinical Quality, Johnson Depression Center
Licensed Psychologist
Research Interests
Using innovative health system strategies to make mental health treatments more effective, accessible and affordable
Publications
Steidtmann, D., McBride, S., & Mishkind, M. (2022). Patient Experiences with Telemental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Patient Experience, 9(1-7), pp 1-7
Steidtmann D, McBride S, Mishkind MC. Experiences of Mental Health Clinicians and Staff in Rapidly Converting to Full-Time Telemental Health and Work from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health. 2021 Jul;27(7):785-791. PubMed PMID: 33301354
Steidtmann D, McBride S, Mishkind MC. Experiences of Mental Health Clinicians and Staff in Rapidly Converting to Full-Time Telemental Health and Work from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health. 2020 Dec 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33301354
Vaks Y, Bensen R, Steidtmann D, Wang TD, Platchek TS, Zulman DM, Malcolm E, Milstein A. Better health, less spending: Redesigning the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for youth with chronic illness. Healthc (Amst). 2016 Mar;4(1):57-68. PubMed PMID: 27001100
Laws HB, Constantino MJ, Sayer AG, Klein DN, Kocsis JH, Manber R, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Steidtmann D, Thase ME, Arnow BA. Convergence in patient-therapist therapeutic alliance ratings and its relation to outcome in chronic depression treatment. Psychother Res. 2016 Feb 1;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26829714
Arnow, B.A. & Steidtmann, D. Harnessing the potential of the therapeutic alliance. (2014). World Psychiatry, 13(3), 238-240. PMID: 25273288.
Steidtmann D, Manber R, Blasey C, Markowitz JC, Klein DN, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Kocsis JH, Arnow BA. Detecting critical decision points in psychotherapy and psychotherapy + medication for chronic depression. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2013 Oct;81(5):783-92. PubMed PMID: 23750462
Manber R, Steidtmann D, Chambers AS, Ganger W, Horwitz S, Connelly CD. Factors associated with clinically significant insomnia among pregnant low-income Latinas. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2013 Aug;22(8):694-701. PubMed PMID: 23863074
Arnow BA, Steidtmann D, Blasey C, Manber R, Constantino MJ, Klein DN, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Fisher AJ, Kocsis JH. The relationship between the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome in two distinct psychotherapies for chronic depression. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2013 Aug;81(4):627-38. PubMed PMID: 23339536
Steidtmann D, Manber R, Arnow BA, Klein DN, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Kocsis JH. Patient treatment preference as a predictor of response and attrition in treatment for chronic depression. Depress Anxiety. 2012 Oct;29(10):896-905. PubMed PMID: 22767424
Mental Health and Behavior - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Mental Health and Behavior - Panic Disorder
Mental Health and Behavior - Phobias
Mental Health and Behavior - Postpartum Depression
Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
Mental Health and Behavior
Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety / Worry / Panic Attacks
Mental Health and Behavior - Caregiver stress
Mental Health and Behavior - Insomnia
Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
Mental Health and Behavior - LGBTQ+ related issues
Mental Health and Behavior - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mental Health and Behavior - Sleep problems
Mental Health and Behavior - Trauma / PTSD
Clinical Interests
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for adults and couples. I often work with adults experiencing stress, depression, anxiety and related issues and frequently use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Care Philosophy
I aim to foster a warm, compassionate and collaborative relationship with patients as they work to overcome life's challenges.
General Information
Graduate Schools:
PhD, University of Kansas
(2010)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, University of Wyoming (WY)
(2003)
Internships:
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
(2009)
Fellowships:
Stanford University Program, Psychology, NIH T32 Training Fellowship
(2012)
Stanford University Program, Clinical Excellence Research Center (med.stanford.edu/cerc)
(2014)