Professional Bio

Degrees

  • PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Denver (APA Accredited), Denver, CO, 2006
  • Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Psychology, University of Chicago, Magna cum Laude, Chicago, IL, 2000
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, emphasis in Leadership, William Jewell College, Magna cum Laude, Liberty, MO, 1998

Professional Credentials & Memberships

  • Currently pursuing License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), expected spring 2013
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP), State of Colorado, License #3149
  • Certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Workshop Presenter, February 2003-present
  • American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Member since 2012
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), Affiliate since 2007
  • American Counseling Association (ACA), Affiliate since 2007
  • Organization of Program Evaluators, Affiliate since 2007
  • Colorado Psychological Association (CPA), Affiliate since 2005
  • Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA), Affiliate since 2002
  • American Psychological Association (APA), Affiliate since 2001

Academic Experience

  • Regis University, Associate Professor, Graduate Counseling, May 2008-present
  • University of Colorado-Denver, Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Family Medicine Residency, May 2008-present
  • Regis University, Affiliate Faculty, Graduate Counseling, August 2007-May 2008
  • University of Denver, Adjunct Professor, Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, August 2006-November 2006
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver, Adjunct Professor, Psychology and Counseling, August 2003-August 2005
  • Colorado State University, Lecturer, Undergrad Psychology and Graduate Counseling, August 2005-August 2006
  • Colorado State University, Supervisor, Counseling Psychology Program, summer 2005-2006
  • University of Denver Clinical Psychology Department, Teaching Assistant, September 2004-December 2004
  • Rocky Mountain Talent Search (Talented and Gifted Program for nationally selected adolescent youth), Instructor, summer 2004, 2005
  • University of Denver Counseling Psychology Department, Teaching Assistant, September 2001-June 2003
  •  University of Denver Counseling Psychology Department, Teaching Assistant, January 2003-June 2003
  • University of Denver Counseling Psychology Department, Supervisor, summer 2002, 2003

Clinical & Professional Experience

  • University of Colorado at Denver, School of Medicine-Department of Family Medicine, Assistant Clinical Professor, May 2007-present
  • University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center: Placement-Foothills Behavioral Health, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Administration and Evaluation Psychology, September 2006-October 2007
  • Colorado State University Counseling Center, Psychology Intern (in fulfillment of doctoral requirement), August 2005-August 2006
  • Denver Health Medical Center In-patient Psychiatric Unit, Psychology Extern (in fulfillment of doctoral requirement), August 2003-August 2004
  • University of Denver Counseling and Behavioral Health Center, Graduate Student Trainee (in fulfillment of doctoral requirement), August 2002-August 2003
  • Aurora Mental Health, Child and Family Outpatient Program, Intern (in fulfillment of doctoral requirement), March 2002-August 2002
  • University of Denver Counseling Clinic, Clinic Intern (in fulfillment of doctoral requirement), January 2002-July 2002

Research Experience

  • University of Denver Center for Marital and Family Studies, Research Assistant - Dr. Howard Markman, September 2001-August 2006
  • University of Denver Counseling Psychology Department, Research Group – Dr. Cyndy McRae, September 2001-June 2005
  • University of Denver Counseling Psychology Department, Research Group – Dr. Patrick Sherry, September 2001-June 2005
  • Northwestern University, Research Assistant – Dr. Emma Adam, September 2000-July 2001
  • Alfred P. Sloan Working Family Center: University of Chicago and NORC, Research Assistant, May 2000-September 2000
  • University of Chicago Psychology Department, Research Assistant – Dr. Nancy Stein, October 1999-June 2000

Research & Scholarship

Publications

Stratton, J. S., Mielke, A., Kirshenbaum, S., Goodrich A., & McRae, C. (2006). Finding a balanced life: Factors that contribute to life satisfaction in graduate students. Journal of College and Character, 7 (8), 1-10.

 

Stratton, J. S., & Smith, R. (2006). Supervision of couples cases. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, 43 (3), 337-348.

 

Stratton, J. S., & Kellaway, J. A. (2006). Does emotional eating merit clinical attention? Colorado Psychological Association Bulletin, 34 (7), 13.

 

Stratton, J. S., Kellaway, J. A., & Rottini, A. M. (2007). Retrospectives from three counseling psychology pre-doctoral interns: How navigating the challenges of graduate school in the face of death and debilitating illness influenced the development of clinical practice. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 38 (6), 589-595.

Murray- Swank, N. A., Yammi-Brelsford, G., & Stratton, J. S. (2012). The Sanctification of                                                                                      Sexuality among Married Individuals. Manuscript in Preparation.

Presentations

Owen, J. J., Stratton, J. S., & Sherry, P. (2002). Workload, Social Support, & Job Stress in Transportation workers.  College of Education Research Conference Denver, CO.

Stratton, J. S., Clark, J., Kim, M., Banes, K., & Sherry, P. (2002). Mediating Effects or Intervention on Salivary Cortisol in Railroad Workers. College of Education Research Conference Denver, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S., Sherry, P., & Owen, J. J. (2002). Predicting Acceptance of Monitoring Devices for Truck Drivers.  College of Education Research Conference Denver, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S., Goodrich, A., & Mielke, A., & McRae, C.  (2002). Examination of Life Satisfaction in Graduate Students and Faculty.  College of Education Research Conference Denver, CO.

 

Owen, J. J., Stratton, J. S., & Sherry, P. (2002). Workload, Social Support, & Job Stress in Transportation Workers. American Psychological Society Conference; New Orleans, LA.

 

Stratton, J. S., Sherry, P. & Owen, J. J. (2002). Predicting Acceptance of Monitoring Devices for Truck Drivers. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

 

Stratton, J. S., Clark, J., Kim, M., Banes, K., & Sherry, P. (2002). Mediating Effects or Intervention on Salivary Cortisol in Railroad Workers. American Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

Stratton, J. S., Goodrich, A., Mielke, A., Kirschenbaum, S., & McRae, C. (2003). Life Satisfaction of Graduate Students in the College of Education. College of Education Research Conference, Denver, CO.

Owen, J. J., Stratton, J. S., Gafford, J., Clark, J., Baharaini, N., Zarra, J., & Sherry, P. (2003). Fatigue & Work Performance.  Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S., Goodrich, A., Mielke, A., Kirschenbaum, S., & McRae, C. (2003). Life Satisfaction of Graduate Students in the College of Education. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

 

Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 2004, 2005 Denver, CO. Conducted workshop for couples that wish to bolster their romantic relationships.

 

Stratton, J. S., & Kellaway, J. A. (2006). Efficacy of a Short Term Group Therapy Treatment Model for Emotion-Related Binge Eating Disorder: Mid-Treatment Results. Colorado Psychological Association Conference, Englewood, CO.

 

Kellaway, J. A., & Stratton, J. S. (2006). Efficacy of a Short Term Group Therapy Treatment Model for Emotion-Related Binge Eating Disorder. Colorado/ Wyoming Counseling Center Conference, Boulder, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S., McRae, C., Markman, H. J.  (2007). Intergenerational Transmission of Gendered Communication Patterns. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Conference. Denver, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S. (2007). Program Evaluation of an Integrated Healthcare Program: Putting the Head Back on the Body. Organization of Program Evaluators Conference. Peaceful Valley, CO.

 

Arman, J. Bennett, S. Medina, S., & Stratton, J.S. (2008). Portals of Perception. Rocky Mountain Aces Conference. Breckinridge, CO.

 

Stratton, J. S., & Owen, J. J. (2008). Men Don’t Cry in Therapy: Masculinity Changes Everything. Colorado Counseling Associating Conference. Estes Park, CO.

 

Seymour, D., Stratton, J. S., & Clampitt, D. (2009). Lights, Camera, Action (or Contemplation): Facilitating Health Behavior Change Conversations in Family Medicine Residents. Society for Teachers of Family Medicine. Denver, CO.

 

Seymour, D., & Stratton, J. S. (2010). Countertransference in the Doctor Patient Relationship. Society for Teachers of Family Medicine. Vancouver, B.C.

 

Stratton, J. S. & Medina, S. (2010). The Recipe for Successful Couple’s Counseling: Does   Compromise or Individuation Help Cook up the Best Relationship? Colorado Counseling Association. Denver, CO.

 

Seymour, D., Stratton, J. S., Taylor, G., Mami, C. (2011). Teaching and Measuring Health         Behavior Change Curriculum. The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL.

 

Stratton, J. S. & Huntington, J.  (2012). Training Counseling in Mind Body Health. ASERVIC Conference on Spirituality and Counseling. Accepted.

 

Stratton, J. S. & Seymour, D. (2012). Engaging residents in the PCMH curriculum: One unified goal. The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Submitted

 

Fogarty, C. Seymour, D., & Stratton, J. S. (2012).  Teaching Self-Management Support: A Systems/Behavioralist “Gold Mine” for Resident Education. The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine. Chicago, IL. Submitted

Awards & Recognition

  • U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA) Grant, 2008-2012
    • Helped write and secure two separate multi-million dollar grants given over eight years to address the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity in a high risk urban community
    • Provide mental and physical health services to patients and training to University of Colorado Denver family medicine residents and deliver these services in health clinics and hospitals
  • University of Colorado, Post-doctoral Fellowship: Awarded one of three post-doctoral fellowships in Research, Evaluation and Policy Psychology in the state of Colorado by the University of Colorado and Health Sciences Center, 2006-2007
  • University of Denver, Colorado Fellowship: Awarded for academic achievement by The University of Denver faculty, 2001-2005
  • University of Denver, George W. & Maime Dodd Miller Scholarship: Awarded for academic achievement by The University of Denver faculty, 2003-2005
  • William Jewell College, Distinguished Graduate in Psychology: Selected by college professors as the outstanding graduate at William Jewell College upon graduation, 1998
  • Oxford University, Oxford, England: Selected for distinguished tutorial study in psychology, 1996
  • Pryor Leadership Fellow: One of 16 college freshman selected to participate in a four-year honors curriculum to enhance leadership., 1994-1998

Community Involvement & Service

  • Journal Article Reviewer: The Clinical Supervisor: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Theory, and Practice, 2009-present
  • Colorado Psychological Association Legislative Committee Member, 2007-2008
  • Colorado State University Outreach Team Member, August 2005-August 2006
  • Corp for National Service: AmeriCorps VISTA, Lowry Family Center Case Manager for Welfare to Work Project, Director of Tutorial Services, August 1998-August 1999