Lovina Bater, PhD
- Psychology
Pediatric Psychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
737-220-8222
Languages: English, American Sign Language
Departments:
Pediatric Psychology
Office location:
8611 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78759
Get to know Lovina Bater, PhD
Dr. Lovina Bater is a Psychologist who specializes in child and adolescent clinical psychology. She utilizes evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Parent Management Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (skills), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She has special interests in and experience addressing child trauma and maltreatment, selective mutism, and externalizing behavior concerns in young children.
Personal Statement
I am passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based care that is clear and understandable, no matter how old my patients are. My ultimate goal is to provide each individual, including parents and caregivers, with the best tools and interventions to address current concerns and prevention and to improve knowledge about how to use them in the future.
I believe that the foundation for psychological health and wellness begins in childhood and that the best way to set up the child for success is through collaboration between psychological and medical providers and families.
Clinical Interests
Childhood trauma, selective mutism, externalizing behaviors in young children
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | Post-doctoral Fellowship | Clinical Psychology | 2019 |
| Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families | Internship | 2018 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 2018 |
| University of Central Florida | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 2009 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association | Member |
| Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology | Member |
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