Laura J. Dixon
Education:
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2014
M.S., University of Wyoming, 2010
B.A., University of Arkansas, 2008
Research Areas:
- Anxiety disorders and Stress-related Disorders
- Misophonia
- Transdiagnostic processes underlying anxiety and related disorders
- Emotion Regulation
- Experimental Psychopathology
Dr. Dixon’s research emphasizes: (1) the use of experimental psychopathology approaches to study transdiagnostic mechanisms underlying anxiety pathology; (2) the systematic identification and evaluation of cognitive and emotional vulnerability factors (e.g., anxiety sensitivity, emotion regulation) that may exacerbate anxiety disorders and related health conditions, such as dermatological disorders; and (3) the development, evaluation, and dissemination of brief, targeted anxiety interventions to optimize treatment outcomes and increase access to care. See our lab website (hartlab.olemiss.edu) for more information about current work.
Dr. Dixon plans to accept a graduate student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Courses taught:
Psy 201: Introduction to Psychology (Honors)
Psy 311: Integrative Approaches to Psychopathology
Psy 721: DBT Seminar
Psy 723: Clinical Practicum (Graduate)
Psy 741: Ethics and Professional Standards of Clinical Psychology (Graduate)
