Ellen Teng, Ph.D.

Professor

Email

eteng@bcm.edu

Positions

Professor: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Chief of Psychology: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas, United States

Director: Center for Innovative Treatment of Anxiety & Stress
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas, United States

Addresses

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Office): 2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX, 77030
United States

Education

Postdoctoral Fellowship at South Central Mental Illness Research Education & Clinical Center: 09/2005 - Houston, Texas

PhD from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: 06/2003 - Milwaukee

MS from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: 06/2000 - Milwaukee

BA from University of California, Los Angeles: 12/1995 - Los Angeles

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist: Texas State Board of Examiners

Professional Statement

Dr. Teng is a clinical research psychologist whose research focuses on innovative evidence-based approaches for posttraumatic stress and anxiety disorders.

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

Selected Publications

Barrera TL, Mott JM, Hofstein RF, Teng EJ. " A meta-analytic review of exposure in group cognitive behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder. " Clin Psychol Rev. 2013 Feb ; 33 (1) : 24-32.
Pubmed PMID: 23123568.
Sutherland RJ, Mott JM, Lanier SH, Williams W, Ready DJ, Teng EJ. " A pilot study of a 12-week model of group-based exposure therapy for veterans with PTSD. " J Trauma Stress. 2012 Apr ; 25 (2) : 150-6.
Pubmed PMID: 22522728.
Teng EJ, Woods DW, Twohig MP, Marcks BA. " Body-focused repetitive behavior problems. Prevalence in a nonreferred population and differences in perceived somatic activity. " Behav Modif. 2002 Jul ; 26 (3) : 340-60.
Pubmed PMID: 12080905.
Wetterneck CT, Teng EJ, Stanley MA. " Current issues in the treatment of OC-spectrum conditions. " Bull Menninger Clin. 2010 ; 74 (2) : 141-66.
Pubmed PMID: 20545493.
Teng EJ, Friedman LC, Green CE. " Determinants of colorectal cancer screening behavior among Chinese Americans. " Psychooncology. 2006 May ; 15 (5) : 374-81.
Pubmed PMID: 16143960.
Ford ME, Kallen M, Richardson P, Matthiesen E, Cox V, Teng EJ, Cook KF, Petersen NJ. " Effect of social support on informed consent in older adults with Parkinson disease and their caregivers. " J Med Ethics. 2008 Jan ; 34 (1) : 41-7.
Pubmed PMID: 18156521.
Teng EJ, Petersen NJ, Hartman C, Matthiesen E, Kallen M, Cook KF, Ford ME. " Effects of depression and social support on comprehension and recall of informed consent information among Parkinson disease patients and their caregivers. " Int J Psychiatry Med. 2012 ; 43 (1) : 67-83.
Pubmed PMID: 22641931.
Twohig MP, Woods DW, Marcks BA, Teng EJ. " Evaluating the efficacy of habit reversal: comparison with a placebo control. " J Clin Psychiatry. 2003 Jan ; 64 (1) : 40-8.
Pubmed PMID: 12590622.
Teng EJ, Chaison AD, Bailey SD, Hamilton JD, Dunn NJ. " When anxiety symptoms masquerade as medical symptoms: what medical specialists know about panic disorder and available psychological treatments. " J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2008 Dec ; 15 (4) : 314-21.
Pubmed PMID: 19104989.
Teng EJ, Bailey SD, Chaison AD, Petersen NJ, Hamilton JD, Dunn NJ. " Treating comorbid panic disorder in veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. " J Consult Clin Psychol. 2008 Aug ; 76 (4) : 704-10.
Pubmed PMID: 18665698.
Long ME, Davis JL, Springer JR, Elhai JD, Rhudy JL, Teng EJ, Frueh BC. " The role of cognitions in imagery rescripting for posttraumatic nightmares. " J Clin Psychol. 2011 Oct ; 67 (10) : 1008-16.
Pubmed PMID: 21503897.
Wanner J, Long ME, Teng EJ. " Multi-component Treatment for Posttraumatic Nightmares in Vietnam Veterans: Two Case Studies. " J Psychiatr Pract. 2010 Jul ; 16 (4) : 243-9.
Pubmed PMID: 20644359.
Barrera TL, Graham DP, Dunn NJ, Teng EJ. " Influence of trauma history on panic and posttraumatic stress disorder in returning veterans. " Psychol Serv. 2013 May ; 10 (2) : 168-76.
Pubmed PMID: 23730962.
Teng EJ, Friedman LC. " Increasing mental health awareness and appropriate service use in older Chinese Americans: a pilot intervention. " Patient Educ Couns. 2009 Jul ; 76 (1) : 143-6.
Pubmed PMID: 19124215.
Barrera TL, Hiatt EL, Dunn NJ, Teng EJ. " Impact of panic disorder on quality of life among veterans in a primary care pilot study. " Compr Psychiatry. 2013 Apr ; 54 (3) : 256-61.
Pubmed PMID: 23102729.
Long ME, Hammons ME, Davis JL, Frueh BC, Khan MM, Elhai JD, Teng EJ. " Imagery rescripting and exposure group treatment of posttraumatic nightmares in Veterans with PTSD. " J Anxiety Disord. 2011 May ; 25 (4) : 531-5.
Pubmed PMID: 21354767.
Teng EJ, Woods DW, Twohig MP. " Habit reversal as a treatment for chronic skin picking: a pilot investigation. " Behav Modif. 2006 Jul ; 30 (4) : 411-22.
Pubmed PMID: 16723422.

Funding

Enhancing Intensive Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans with PTSD and Anxiety Disorders: $2,994,330.00 (09/30/2022 - 09/29/2026); Grant funding from Department of Defense

Improving Veteran Functioning with Intensive Transdiagnostic CBT for Anxiety: $1,097,660.00 (03/01/2018 - 02/28/2022); Grant funding from VA Rehabilitation Research & Development