Mary Ann Dutton, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Department of Psychiatry
Georgetown University Medical Center

E-mail: mad27@georgetown.edu

General Information

Undergraduate Degree: University of Chicago

Graduate Degree: University of Utah

“My clinical work focuses on attachment-focused experiential dynamic therapies for healing the long-term effects of trauma.“

“My research has focused on the psychological effects of trauma exposure and empirically testing interventions to improve symptoms and increase well-being.“

BIO

Mary Ann Dutton, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus and former Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and former Co-Director of the Community Engagement component of the Georgetown Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Dr. Dutton currently offers experiential dynamic psychotherapy through the Department of Psychiatry. She continues to work as a forensic consultant and expert witness in criminal and civil matters involving trauma related to interpersonal violence and abuse. Dr. Dutton has spent her academic career focused on interpersonal trauma and mental health. She continues to consult and publish on topics related to trauma, mindfulness, self-compassion, and other holistic interventions.

Areas of Research: Trauma exposure, Post-traumatic stress, Mindfulness interventions, Telehealth.

Research Interests

• Trauma exposure
• Post-traumatic stress
• Mindfulness interventions
• Telehealth

Know more about Dr. Dutton: https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/mary-ann-dutton-phd