Lisa R. Rubin, Ph.D.

My research and clinical interests are in the area of women’s health, including women’s body image, reproductive health transitions (e.g., pregnancy and postpartum adjustment), and decision-making about preventive surgery among women at hereditary risk for breast/ovarian cancer.

Degree

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

Title

Assistant Professor, New School For Social Research

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association

Division 35 Psychology of Women

Women’s Mental Health Consortium

Description of Practice/Services Offered

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) with applications to women’s health.

Areas of Research

Sociocultural influences on women’s body image

Decision-making about breast reconstruction postmastectomy

Feminist identity/Third-wave feminism

Qualitative research methodology

Professional Education

2005: Ph.D. Arizona State University, Department of Psychology

2005: Psychology Internship, Payne Whitney Clinic

2006: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Honors/Awards

2002 Faculty Women’s Association Distinguished Achievement Award, ASU

2001 Matina Horner Research Fellowship, Harvard Eating Disorders Center

Publications

Hurley, K., Miller, S. B., Rubin, L. R., & Weinberg, D. S. (in press). The individual facing genetic issues: Information processing, decision making, perception, and health-protective behaviors. In S. M. Miller, S. H. McDaniel, J. S. Rolland, & S. L. Feetham (Eds.), Individuals, families, and the new era of genetics: Biopsychosocial perspectives. New York, N.Y.: Norton.
Denious, J.E., Russo, N.F., & Rubin, L.R. (2004). The role of shame in socio- and subcultural influences on disordered eating. In M. Paludi, (Ed.), Praeger guide to psychology of gender. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
Rubin, L.R., Russo, N.F. (2004). Abortion and mental health: What therapists need to know. Women and Therapy, 27, 69-90.
Rubin, L.R., Nemeroff, C.J., Russo, N.F. (2004). Exploring feminist women’s body consciousness. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 28, 27-37.
Rubin, L.R., Fitts, M.L., & Becker, A.E. (2003). ‘Whatever feels good in my soul’: Body Ethics and Aesthetics Among African American and Latina Women. Culture, Medicine, and Psychiatry, 27, 49-75.
Rubin, L.R. & Nemeroff, C. (2001). Feminism’s third wave: Surfing to oblivion? Women and Therapy, 23, 91-104.
Basow, S. & Rubin, L.R. (1999). Gender influences on adolescent development. In N.G. Johnson, M. Roberts, & J. Worell (Eds.), Beyond Appearances: A New Look at Adolescent Girls. (pp. 25-52). Washington, DC: APA.

Contact

New School for Social Research, 65 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Phone: (917) 952-6994
Fax: (212) 989-0846
lisaRrubin@gmail.com

Appointment Scheduling: Call to schedule appointment

Office Hours: By appointment

Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: None