I really enjoy sharing my professional experiences, whether through media, academic publications, or in facilitated presentations. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with awesome researchers and colleagues across the country. Please direct any requests for consultation or training here.

Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

Schnurr, P. P., Chard, K. M., Ruzek, J. I., Chow, B. K., Resick, P. A., Foa, E. B. …Varkovitzky, R. L., Davis, L., MacVicar, D., & Shih, M. (2022). Comparison of Prolonged Exposure vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder among US Veterans: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, 5, Article e2136921. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.36921

Felker, B., McGinn, M. M., Shearer, E. S., Raza, G. T., Gold, S. D., Kim, J., Rojas, S. M., Varkovitzky, R. L., Morrison, K. L., & McCann, R. A. (2021). Implementation of a Telemental Health Training Implementation across a Mental Health Department. Telemedicine Reports, 21, 26-31. doi: 10.1089/tmr.2020.0011

Varkovitzky, R. L., Sherrill, A. M., & Reger, G. M. (2017). Effectiveness of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot study. Behavior Modification, 42, 210-230. doi: 10.1177/0145445517724539

Walter, K. H., Varkovitzky, R. L., Owens, G. P., Chard, K. M., & Lewis, J. L. (2014). Cognitive processing therapy for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A comparison between outpatient and residential treatment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 82, 551-561. doi: 10.037/a0037075

Kumpula, M. J., & Orcutt, H. K., Bardeen, J. R., & Varkovitzky, R. L. (2011). Peritraumatic dissociation and experiential avoidance as prospective predictors of posttraumatic stress symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 120, 617-627. doi: 10.1037/a0023927

Book Chapters and Reports

Varkovitzky, R. L., Gilbert, S., & Chard, K. M. (2017). Cognitive processing therapy and trauma-related sleep disturbance. In, E. Vermetten, T. Neylan, S. Pandi-Perumal, & M. Kramer (Eds.). Sleep and combat-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorders. New York: Springer.

Varkovitzky, R. L., & Landes, S. J. (2016). Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Conference of the Society for Implementation Research Collaboration (SIRC) 2015: Advancing efficient methodologies through community partnerships and team science. Implementation Science, 11 (Suppl 1): A65.

Varkovitzky, R. L., & Stander, V. A. (2013). Posttraumatic stress disorder: Risk factor and response in sexual assault. In, Stander, V. A. & Thomsen, C. J. (Eds.), United States Marine Corps Sexual Assault Review II: Risk and resilience in victim adjustment and research recommendations. San Diego, CA: Naval Health Research Center.

Messman-Moore, T. L., & Varkovitzky, R. L. (2013). The role of emotion dysregulation in posttraumatic stress and sexual assault. In, Stander, V. A. & Thomsen, C. J. (Eds.), United States Marine Corps Sexual Assault Review II: Risk and resilience in victim adjustment and research recommendations. San Diego, CA: Naval Health Research Center.

Media Engagement

Torres, E. (2021). How to set (actually helpful) goals for therapy. The Good Trade. Online publication: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/therapy-goals

Brady, K. (2021). 9 ways therapists practice self-care to support their mental health. Livestrong. Online publication: https://www.livestrong.com/article/13767754-self-care-tips-from-therapists/

Brown, M. (2021). Returning from ‘America’s Longest War.’ Psych Central. Online publication: https://psychcentral.com/ptsd/returning-from-americas-longest-war

Fielding, S. (2021). Why the first three months are critical for sexual assault survivors with PTSD. Very Well Mind. Online publication: https://www.verywellmind.com/first-three-months-critical-for-sexual-assault-survivors-with-ptsd-study-says-5194820

Facilitated Presentations

Defining the Regulatory Role in Social Justice Matters (2022). Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards 62nd Annual Meeting of Delegates, National Harbor, MD. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky, Dr. Valerie Scott, Dr. T. Shauvaun Sam, and Dr. Hugh Moore.

Psychology and Intersectionality (2019). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Mentoring Trainees with Problems of Professional Competence: Ethical Considerations (2019). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenters: Dr. Janna Fikkan, Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky, and Dr. David Correia.

Disarming Microaggressions: Microintervention Strategies for Targets, Allies, and Bystanders (2019). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky, Dr. Carrie Holtzman, and Dr. Fiona Kurtz.

A Conversation about Privilege in the Context of Psychology and Professional Development (2018). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky and Dr. Elizabeth Hirschhorn.

Research and Program Evaluation in the Department of Veterans Affairs (2017). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Measurement-Based Care in a Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD Outpatient Clinic (2017). Measurement-Based Care in Mental Health Panel, VHA National. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: A Primer (2017). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

A Conversation about Privilege in the Context of Psychology and Professional Development (2017). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Native American and Pacific Islander Culture: Clinical Considerations (2016). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Group Applications (2015). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA. Presenter: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky.

Evidence-Based Treatment: An Introduction for Social Workers (2014). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky and Dr. Eric Clausell.

Cultural Case Conceptualization in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2014). VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Tacoma, WA. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Varkovitzky and Dr. Zeba Ahmad.