Laura M. River
Half-time, Visiting Assistant Professor
What I do
I am a visiting assistant professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, where I teach and supervise students in the child/adolescent mental health specialty area.Specialization(s)
psychotherapy; child development; parent-child relationships
Professional Biography
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver, with specialized training in therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, and families. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where I gained advanced clinical experience in perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health through the Irving Harris Program. My clinical interests include dyadic and relationship-informed therapy for young children, as well as interventions for caregivers of young children. My research is focused on the impact of childhood trauma and current stress on parent–child and romantic relationship quality and mental health during the transition to parenthood.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Denver, 2023
- MA, Clinical Psychology, University of Denver, 2019
- BA, Psychology, Pomona College, 2015
Licensure / Accreditations
- Licensed Psychologist
