American Academy of Clinical Psychology

Meet the 2025 Clinical Practice Leadership Summit Speakers

We are honored to feature an outstanding lineup of experts at this year’s Clinical Practice Leadership Summit.
Our speakers represent diverse backgrounds in clinical psychology, psychopharmacology, research, and policy, bringing invaluable insights to the forefront of the field.

The Summit will consist of 30 1-hour CE symposia and a Special Symposia on “The VA Crisis: How Psychology Can Respond,” by Drs. Patrick H. DeLeon & James H. Bray, Past APA Presidents, along with Dr. Brian Baird, former United States Representative and psychologist.  

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from thought leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and gain practical knowledge to advance their practice.

Explore the list of distinguished speakers below and get ready for an inspiring and informative event.

Self-Meaning Based Therapy: An Integrative Model of PsychotherapyThe Hidden Risk for Overdose Clinical Assessment of Anticholinergic Burden and Toxicity The Path to an RxP Bill in Tennessee - Sharing Lessons We Learned that Your State May Use

Speaker	Topic
Beth Rom-Rymer, PH.D	History of the RxP Movement and Future Directions
James Bray, PhD	Opportunities and Changes for the Future of Clinical Psychology
George M. Kapalka, PhD, MSCP, ABPP	Advances in Psychopharmacological Treatment of ADHD
Amy Wachholtz, PhD, MDiv, MSCP, ABPP, FACHP	Psychopharmacology in the Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders
Kelsey Latimer, PhD, CEDS-S, RN/BS	Eating Disorders 101 Key Principles for Successful Practice, Levels of Care, and Medication Considerations
Christopher Rossilli, PsyD, MSCP, AMBP	The Uses of Cannabis in Psychopharmacology
Bret Moore, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP	Psychedelics The Promise of a New Approach
Deborah Baker,  J.D.	The National Perspective for RxP Advocacy:  Pressing Forward for RxP in a Volatile Political Climate
Ruth Roa-Navarette, PsyD, MSCP	Military Standards and Psychiatric Medications
Teresa Albizu, EdD, MFT	Integrating a Wellness Model in Traditional Health Care Settings to Improve Patient Outcomes
Cheryl Hall, PhD, MSCP	Prescribing via Telehealth: What Psychologists Need to Know
Barbara White, PhD	Using a Systemically Based Online, Self-guided Course to Conceptualize and Treat Couples
Ashley Allen, PsyD	The Hidden Risk for Overdose Clinical Assessment of Anticholinergic Burden and Toxicity
CPT Airyn Nash, 1LT Cheyenne Quilter & 1LT Elisabeth (Liz) Mata	Filling The Gap: Training Future Military Prescribing Psychologists
Graham Taylor, PsyD & Lawrie Ignasio, PsyD	Self-Meaning Based Therapy: An Integrative Model of Psychotherapy
Omar Alhassoon, PhD, MSCP	Untangling Cognitive Decline: Neuropsychological Approaches to Differentiating Alzheimer's Dementia versus Late-Life Depression
Craige Wrenn, PhD	Alzheimer's Pharmacotherapy: From Small Molecules to Disease-modifying Immunotherapies
Ryan Ernst, PsyD, MSCP, ABPN	Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease: Breaking Down Plasma Biomakers
Claudia Mosier, PsyD, MSCP, MP Jon Chandler, PsyD, MSCP, MP Stephany Hillman, PhD, MSCP, MP	Updates in Psychological Pharmacological Concerns with the LGBTQ+ Individuals
Peter Smith, PsyD, MSCP	The Psychologist in an Emergency (Room)
Farida Hassan, MS	Utilizing Principles of Post-traumatic Growth Theory to Understand Coping, Resiliency and Post-traumatic Recovery in Middle Eastern and North African Refugees
Drs. Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, George Kapalka, Derek Phillips, Eric Silk, Ryan Ernst, Casey McDougall, & Amy Wachholtz	Education & Training in Clinical Psychopharmacology: MSCP Programs Review
Derek Phillips PSYD, MSCP, AMBP & Lynette Pujol, PhD, MSCP	ABPP Board Certification in Clinical Psychopharmacology Next Steps
Christopher Rossilli, PSYD, MSCP, AMBP	How to Review for the PEP
Dina Glaser, PsyD &Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP	Developing Rotations for Clinical Certification & Licensure
Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez, PhD, MSCP, ABPP & Lance Garrison, PhD	Enhancing Student Learning Through the Use of AI and Virtual Reality Technology in APA Accredited and Designated Programs
Rita Rivera, PsyD & Josue Martinez, MS, NCC, LPC, PsyD Candidate	Ethnopsychopharmacology: Hispanic / Latin Populations
Shantay Mines, PhD, EdS, LMFT	Racial Trauma Effects on PTSD Symptoms among Black Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans: Findings and Implications for Treatment
Roger Clark, PsyD, MSCP, ABPP	The Path to an RxP Bill in Tennessee - Sharing Lessons We Learned that Your State May Use
Phillip Hughes, PhD	Comparing the Patients and Outcomes of Prescribing Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Primary Care Physicians Insights on Safety
Erika Liljedahl, PsyD and Gerardo Rodriguez-Albizu, JD	How to Prepare for a Deposition: Dos and Don’ts for Psychologists
David Giard Psy.D. MSCP	Psychological Safety An Opportunity to Drive Systemic Change