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Research/Professional Interests

Health Psychology, Stress and Coping, HIV/AIDS, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Issues, Health Policy, Professional/Training Issues

Courses Taught

Graduate: Advanced Psychopathology, Supervised Practicum, Psychological Tests and Measurements, Advanced Psychological Statistics I & II
Undergraduate: Early Field Experiences, Cooperative Education in Psychology

Education

NIMH Postdoctoral Fellow (2002-2003), Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS, Yale University School of Medicine

Ph.D. (2002), Counseling Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Predoctoral Internship (2001-2002), University of Maryland Counseling Center

M.S. (2000), Counseling Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University

B.A. (1997), Psychology, Southern Methodist University 

Recent Publications

Levy, J. J., Thompson-Leonardelli, K., Smith, N. G., & Coleman, M. N. (2005). Attrition after intake at a university counseling center: Relationship among client race, problem type, and time on a waiting list. Journal of College Counseling, 8, 107-117.

King, L. A., & Smith, N. G. (2004). Gay and straight possible selves: Goals, identity, subjective well-being, and personality development. Journal of Personality, 72, 967-994.

Smith, N. G., & Ingram, K. M. (2004). Workplace heterosexism and adjustment among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals: The role of unsupportive social interactions. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51, 57-67.

Phillips, J. C., Ingram, K. M., Smith, N. G., & Mindes, E. J. (2003). Methodological and content review of lesbian-, gay-, and bisexual-related articles in counseling journals: 1990-1999. The Counseling Psychologist, 31, 25-62.

Ingram, K. M., Betz, N. E., Mindes, E. J., Schmitt, M. M., & Smith, N. G. (2001). Unsupportive responses from others concerning a stressful life event: Development of the Unsupportive Social Interactions Inventory. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 20, 173-207.

Ingram, K. M., Jones, D. A., & Smith, N. G. (2001). Adjustment among people who have experienced AIDS-related multiple loss: The role of unsupportive social interactions, social support, and coping. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 43, 287-309.

Scott, K. J., Ingram, K. M., Vitanza, S. A., & Smith, N. G. (2000). Training in supervision: A survey of current practices. The Counseling Psychologist, 28, 403-422.

Selected Presentations

Martin, L. A., Vosvick, M. A., & Smith, N. G. (2007, August). Gender differences in coping and quality of life in HIV. Poster session conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Smith, N. G., Mollen, D., & Mio, J. S. (2007, August). Classroom techniques for teaching diversity at the high school and university levels. Discussion session conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Smith, S. R., Vosvick, M. A., Chng, C.-L., & Smith, N. G. (2007, August). Optimism, self-esteem, drug use, and perceived stress in college students. Poster session conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Volpone, S. D., Vosvick, M. A., Chng, C.-L., & Smith, N. G. (2007, August). Correlates of knowledge and attitudes toward lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. Poster session conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Martin, L., Vosvick, M., Chng, C.-L., & Smith, N. G. (2006, November). Association between HIV-related coping, health distress, energy and cognitive functioning. Poster session conducted at the annual meeting of the Texas Psychological Association, Dallas, TX.

Smith, N. G., & Harper, G. W. (Co-chairs). (August, 2006). Making the invisible visible: LGBT education in high schools/universities. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Vosvick, M., Martin, L. A., & Smith, N. G. (August, 2006). Coping strategies, depression, and perceived stress in HIV+ individuals. Poster session conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Smith, N. G. (2005, August). APA Congressional fellowship as a route to improving LGBT health. In G. W. Harper and C. W. Anderson (Co-chairs), Psychologists involved in LGBT health public policy and advocacy. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

 Smith, N. G., Tarakeshwar, N., Hansen, N. B., Kochman, A., Stolar, M., & Sikkema, K. J. (2005, August). Coping mediates effects of an intervention for HIV+ bereaved individuals. In M. Vosvick (Chair), New trends in mental health research in HIV+ adults. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Smith, N. G. (2004, July). Translational research, translational policy: The reciprocal relationship of academia and Congress. In E. G. Garrison (Chair), Opportunities and challenges for psychologists in the public policy arena: Perspectives of APA Congressional and Executive Branch fellows. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI.

Smith, N. G., Tarakeshwar, N., & Sikkema, K. J. (2003, April). The relationship of coping and social support to psychological adjustment among bereaved HIV+ individuals. Poster session presented at the annual AIDS Science Day, Yale University, New Haven, CT.

 Smith, N. G., & Ingram, K. M. (2002, August). Workplace heterosexism and adjustment among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals: The role of unsupportive social interactions. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Grants

Principal Investigator, Risk and Protective Factors among Adolescents with HIV+ Parents
Funding Agency: College of Arts and Sciences Research Development Fund, Texas Woman’s University
Grant Amount: $3,774

Professional Affiliations

American Psychological Association, Member 

Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), Member

Division 17 Section on Counseling Health Psychology, Member

Division 17 Section on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Awareness, Member

 Division 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues), Member

Texas Psychological Association, Member

Professional Service

2007-Present: Co-chair, Public Policy Committee, Division 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues), American Psychological Association

2005-2007: Member, Committee on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns, American Psychological Association (Chair, 2007)

2006-2007: Chair, Committee on Early Professionals, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), American Psychological Association

2005-2006: Chair, Special Task Group on Early Career Psychologists, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), American Psychological Association

2005-2006: Member, Special Task Group on Advocacy, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), American Psychological Association

2005-Present: Member, Social Justice Task Force, Texas Psychological Association

2003-2006: Member, Program Committee, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology), American Psychological Association

2003-Present: Ad Hoc Reviewer, The Counseling Psychologist

2004: Congressional Fellow Representative to Committee on Psychology and AIDS, American Psychological Association