Barbara Kamholz, PhD, ABPP Senior Advisor, Professional Education
Barbara Kamholz, PhD, ABPP Senior Advisor, Professional Education
Member Since 2011
Barbara W. Kamholz, PhD, ABPP is a public health leader, social justice advocate, educator, and clinical psychologist, with a mission to enhance human well-being and benefit society. Her broad background and expertise informs her work in grassroots advocacy, healthcare, non-profit organizations, and political engagement. She has developed in-person and virtual training programs locally and nationally, applied behavioral principles to enhance the messaging and mission of multiple organizations, and is adept at translating complex concepts for different audiences. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Kamholz builds strong working relationships, develops strategies for behavioral change, and engages others in the hard work of effecting that change.
Dr. Kamholz plays leadership and advisory roles in multiple non-profit organizations and works in political advocacy and electoral politics. She is Associate Director of Outpatient Mental Health Services at VA Boston Healthcare System, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and Senior Advisor for Professional Education at ADAA. She also provides direct patient care. Email Barbara.
