Erika S Trent, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Positions

Assistant Professor: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States

Postdoctoral Associate: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States

Education

PhD from University of Houston: 05/2024 - Houston; Clinical Psychology

Internship at Baylor College of Medicine: 06/2024 - Houston, Texas, United States

MA from University of Houston: 12/2019 - Houston; Clinical Psychology

EdM from Boston University: 05/2017 - Boston; Counseling Psychology

BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology: 05/2015 - Cambridge; Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Music

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Professional Statement

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. My research and clinical interests are in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, mood, and related disorders.

Websites

Google Scholar Profile

Selected Publications

Trent, E. S., Lanzillo, E. C., Wiese, A. D., Spencer, S. D., McKay, D., & Storch, E. A.. " Potential for harm in the treatment of pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder: Pitfalls and best practices " Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2024 ;
Trent, E. S., Viana, A. G., Raines, E. M., Woodward, E. C., Candelari, A. E., Storch, E. C., & Zvolensky, M. J.. " Interpretation Biases and Childhood Anxiety: The Moderating Role of Parasympathetic Nervous System Reactivity " J Abnorm Child Psychol. 2020 ; 48 : 419-433.

Funding

New and Emerging Child Mental Health Researchers Initiative: Grant funding from Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium

Minority Health Research and Education Grant: Grant funding from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board