Dr. Lisa Scott joined the Psychology Department faculty in 2023 after earning her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She enjoys her role as a full-time professor, with a particular passion for mentoring students. Her career allows her to integrate teaching, research, and psychotherapy, which she finds especially fulfilling. In her clinical practice, she primarily works with adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, experience eating and body concerns, or are navigating faith transitions. She also conducts psychological evaluations for autism. Her research focuses on the intersections of marginalization and mental health, with her current project examining treatment approaches for individuals experiencing both gender dysphoria and eating disorder behaviors.
Peer-reviewed publications:
Scott, L. M., Smith, T. B., Griner, G., Jones, M. & Hansen, K. (2025). The association of psychotherapist cultural humility and client experiences and outcomes in psychotherapy: A meta-analysis [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Brigham Young University.
Conference presentations:
Scott, L. M., Angulo Hielscher, N., Rasmussen B., Leaverton, J., Sowards, J., Baldridge, S. & Buffington, G. (2025, May). Roots and Resilience: Enhancing Transgender Mental Health Care in Rural Communities [Conference presentation]. Mountain West Transforming Care Conference 2025, Springdale, UT, United States.
Leaverton, J., Rasmussen, B., Angulo Hielscher, N., Hong, I., Scott, L. M., Jones, J., & Larsen-Rife, D. (2025, February). Gender in Faculty Teaching Effectiveness Study [Conference presentation]. Utah Conferences for Undergraduate Research 2025, Cedar City, UT, United States.
Laurie, R. (Host). (2025, March 3). Episode 289: Autism at Work with Dr. Lisa Scott [Audio podcast episode]. Punk Rock HR Podcast. WRK Defined. https://laurieruettimann.com/punkrockhr-289/.
Scott, L. M., Rush, H., & Chandler, B. (2023, April). Politics in psychotherapy: Why psychotherapists should account for the impact of political polarization on client mental health, and what they can do about it. The Society for Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology Presents: Constructing the Psychological Humanities. Boston College: American Psychological Association Division 24.