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Specializing In
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Biography
Dr. Allison Thompson specializes in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression, and severe mental illness. She has practiced at Stanford since 2008. She has a special interest in the treatment of underrepresented and underserved populations, such as people of color.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine: Clinical Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2010) CA
- Internship: VA Northern California Health Care System (2008) CA
- PhD Training: Northwestern University (2008) IL
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Stanford University School of Medicine (2022 - Present)
- Associate Division Chief for Ambulatory Psychology Services, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine (2021 - Present)
- Co-Associate Director of Clinical Training, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium (2013 - Present)
- Practicum Co-Coordinator, PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium (2011 - 2022)
Publications
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Mobile phone text messaging to promote healthy behaviors and weight loss maintenance: a feasibility study
Gerber, B. S., Stolley, M. R., Thompson, A. L., Sharp, L. K., & Fitzgibbon, M. L. (2009). Mobile phone text messaging to promote healthy behaviors and weight loss maintenance: a feasibility study. HEALTH INFORMATICS JOURNAL, 15(1), 17–25. -
PTSD Psychotherapy Outcome Predicted by Brain Activation During Emotional Reactivity and Regulation
Fonzo, G. A., Goodkind, M. S., Oathes, D. J., Zaiko, Y. V., Harvey, M., Peng, K. K., … Etkin, A. (2017). PTSD Psychotherapy Outcome Predicted by Brain Activation During Emotional Reactivity and Regulation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, 174(12), 1163–74. -
Selective Effects of Psychotherapy on Frontopolar Cortical Function in PTSD
Fonzo, G. A., Goodkind, M. S., Oathes, D. J., Zaiko, Y. V., Harvey, M., Peng, K. K., … Etkin, A. (2017). Selective Effects of Psychotherapy on Frontopolar Cortical Function in PTSD. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, 174(12), 1175–84. -
Reorganization of Resting Connectivity Patterns Following Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Fonzo, G., Goodkind, M., Oathes, D., Zaiko, Y., Harvey, M., Peng, K., … Etkin, A. (2017). Reorganization of Resting Connectivity Patterns Following Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, 43, S122–S123. -
PTSD Psychotherapy Outcome Predicted by Brain Activation During Emotional Reactivity and Regulation.
Fonzo, G. A., Goodkind, M. S., Oathes, D. J., Zaiko, Y. V., Harvey, M., Peng, K. K., … Etkin, A. (2017). PTSD Psychotherapy Outcome Predicted by Brain Activation During Emotional Reactivity and Regulation. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 174(12), 1163–1174. -
Brain Mechanisms and Predictors of Response to Prolonged Exposure Therapy in PTSD
Fonzo, G., Goodkind, M., Oathes, D., Zaiko, Y., Harvey, M., Peng, K., … Etkin, A. (2016). Brain Mechanisms and Predictors of Response to Prolonged Exposure Therapy in PTSD. NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. -
Neural Mechanisms of Psychotherapy for PTSD: Emotional Reactivity and Regulation
Fonzo, G., Goodkind, M., Oathes, D., Zaiko, Y., Harvey, M., Peng, K., … Etkin, A. (2015). Neural Mechanisms of Psychotherapy for PTSD: Emotional Reactivity and Regulation. NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP. -
The Effects of Psychotherapy on Amygdalar Subregional Functional Connectivity in PTSD
Fonzo, G., Goodkind, M., Oathes, D., Zaiko, Y., Harvey, M., Peng, K., … Etkin, A. (2017). The Effects of Psychotherapy on Amygdalar Subregional Functional Connectivity in PTSD. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Using fMRI connectivity to define a treatment-resistant form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Etkin, A., Maron-Katz, A., Wu, W., Fonzo, G. A., Huemer, J., Vertes, P. E., … O'Hara, R. (2019). Using fMRI connectivity to define a treatment-resistant form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Science Translational Medicine, 11(486). -
Selective Effects of Psychotherapy on Frontopolar Cortical Function in PTSD.
Fonzo, G. A., Goodkind, M. S., Oathes, D. J., Zaiko, Y. V., Harvey, M., Peng, K. K., … Etkin, A. (2017). Selective Effects of Psychotherapy on Frontopolar Cortical Function in PTSD. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 174(12), 1175–1184. -
Using fMRI connectivity to define a treatment-resistant form of post-traumatic stress disorder
Etkin, A., Maron-Katz, A., Wu, W., Fonzo, G. A., Huemer, J., Vertes, P. E., … O'Hara, R. (2019). Using fMRI connectivity to define a treatment-resistant form of post-traumatic stress disorder. SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, 11(486). -
Intrinsic Brain Connectivity Moderators of Psychotherapy Response and Changes in PTSD: A Combined Connectomic, Network Level, and Seeded Connectivity Approach
Fonzo, G., Goodkind, M., Oathes, D., Zaiko, Y., Harvey, M., Peng, K., … Etkin, A. (2019). Intrinsic Brain Connectivity Moderators of Psychotherapy Response and Changes in PTSD: A Combined Connectomic, Network Level, and Seeded Connectivity Approach. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 85(10), S111–S112. -
Amygdala and Insula Connectivity Changes Following Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Fonzo, G. A., Goodkind, M. S., Oathes, D. J., Zaiko, Y. V., Harvey, M., Peng, K. K., … Etkin, A. (2020). Amygdala and Insula Connectivity Changes Following Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Biological Psychiatry. -
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Thompson, A. L., & Ryu, D. (2018). Mood and Anxiety Disorders. STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: A GUIDE FOR PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LEADERS SERVING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 185–195. -
Students of Color
Ryu, D., & Thompson, A. L. (2018). Students of Color. STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH: A GUIDE FOR PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, AND LEADERS SERVING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 399–409.
Practice Locations
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA
Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic in Palo Alto
401 Quarry Road
Stanford , CA 94304
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