Paulette Christopher

Clinical Faculty University of New Mexico, UNM/IPT institute

IPT Therapist
IPT Faculty
IPT Fellow

Professional Biography

Position: Director UNM Psychology Training Clinic
Academic Affiliation: University of New Mexico
Professional Degree: PhD
Primary Language: English

Level A Training Completed: 08/01/2021
Additional Training: Level B and Supervisor Training

Dr. Christopher earned her PhD in 2010 from the University of New Mexico. During graduate school, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Center on Substance Abuse and Addictions where she learned Motivational Interviewing and assisted with research into the effective delivery of MI and its mechanisms of effectiveness. She spent over a decade working at the VA where she was a Subject Matter Expert and Master Trainer for the VA's National MI Training program. Dr. Christopher also has extensive experience in Women's Psychology and women's trauma. She developed a Women's Mental Health Program for the VA's Southwestern Region and delivered IPT for Women's Reproductive Mental Health. She served as a National Trainer in IPT for Women's Reproductive Mental Health. She is currently a Fellow at the IPT Institute International.

Dr. Christopher lives in Santa Fe, NM with her partner, their horse and two dogs. She aspires to someday retire (not anytime soon) and play jazz guitar all day.

Contact Info

Email: pchristopherphd@gmail.com
Phone: 505-372-8160

Address:
2542 Camino Cabestro
Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505
United States