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Shae Nester, MA, LPA, HSP-PA (they/them/theirs)

Doctoral Student; Licensed Psychological Associate
UNC Greensboro; UNCG Psychology Clinic
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Shae Nester (they/them) is a doctoral student pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the USA, where their current research uses experience sampling designs to understand state dissociation and interoceptive functioning among trauma survivors. Prior to pursuing their Ph.D., they received their master’s degree in clinical psychology at Towson University in 2021, where they worked in the Treatment of Patients with Dissociative Disorders research lab with Dr. Bethany Brand. Here, their research was primarily focused on non-suicidal self-injury, and the assessment and treatment of dissociative disorders. Shae then worked with the DIssociative Disorders and Trauma Research Program (DDTRP) at McLean Hospital for one year. As part of these research teams, Shae produced approximately 20 published manuscripts. They have served as a research consultant with several external collaborators, including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Maryland’s SAFE Center, and Survivor Alliance. They have almost 10 years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors, with a particular focus on severe childhood abuse, sex trafficking, immigrants and refugees, and complex dissociative disorders. They are a licensed psychological associate and offer outpatient therapy and full psychological assessments for children and adults at the UNCG Psychology Clinic and Newcomers School. Shae is a member of the ISSTD Scientific Committee and incoming co-chair of the Annual Awards Committee. Shae was the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Student Award from ISSTD for their critical contributions to the field of trauma and dissociation. Shae is passionate about teaching and mentorship and hopes to pursue a research-oriented career as a tenure-track professor following their doctoral program.

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