Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology; University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
- M.Ed. in Community Counseling; University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
- B.BA in Marketing; University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Professional Experience & Affiliations
- Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado Professional Counseling Programs (2020 – present)
- Psychologist, Department of Veterans Affairs (2013 – present)
- Assistant Professor, University of Northern Colorado Professional Counseling Programs (2009 – 2020)
- Clinical Private Practice (2010 – 2017)
- Doctoral Intern, Denver VA Medical Center (2008 – 2009)
- Behavioral Health Therapist, Poudre Valley Hospital System (2006 – 2009)
- Assistant Director, APCE Psychological Services Clinic (2007 – 2008)
- Staff Therapist, University Counseling Center (2006 – 2008)
- Graduate Assistant, University of Northern Colorado (2005 – 2008)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado (2007)
- Instructor, University of Northern Colorado Student Activities (2006 – 2007)
- Group Facilitator, WINGS Foundation (2006 – 2007)
- Behavioral Health Therapist, Department of Mental Health (2003 – 2005)
- Counseling Intern, Mississippi Regional Center (2003)
- Counseling Intern, University Counseling Center (2001 – 2003)
- Staff Member/ Area Director, Young Life, Inc. (1994 – 2000)
Research Expertise & Interests
- Health Psychology
- Holistic Wellness and Behavioral Medicine
- Mindfulness
- Self-Compassion
Publications
- Davis, K., Kahlo, D., & Cochran, B. (2022). For all the role asks of us, it gives us so much more: Understanding Gender and Sexuality Alliance Advisors’ Training Experiences, Usual Practices, and Motivations. Journal of LGBT Youth. DOI: 10.1080/19361653.2022.2149660
- Davis, K., Dunham, K., Kahlo, D., & Cochran, B. (2022). Gender and Sexuality Advisors’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy and Social Emotional Competency: An Exploratory Study. Psychology in the Schools, Volume 59, Issue 7.
- Cheung, R., Nicholson, B., Engle, E., Smith, J., Manson, J., & Kahlo, D. (2021). Student and Faculty Experiences of Vulnerability in the CES classroom. Presentation at the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, Atlanta, GA.
- Engle-Newman, E., Cheung, R., Nicholson, B., Smith, J., Manson, J., & Kahlo, D. (2020). The Role of Vulnerability in CES Classrooms.Presentation at the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference (scheduled to be held in Couer d’Alene, ID, but held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
- Bowling, J., Arguello, K., Santopietro, J. & Kahlo, D. (2018). Vicarious Resilience: A Positive Impact of Trauma Work. Presentation at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
- Cigrand, C. & Kahlo, D. (April 2016). Loving-Kindness Meditation with Combat Veterans: Using Self-Compassion to Alleviate PTSD. Presentation at the Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference in Denver, CO
- Howat, S., Kahlo, D., & Mancini, N. (March 2013). Cultivating Compassion: The Price of Perfectionism, Shackles of Shame, and Value of Vulnerability. Presentation at the Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
- Mancini. N. & Kahlo, D. (March 2012). How Communal is Community Mental Health? Presentation at the Colorado Counseling Association Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
- Freedenthal, S., Lamis, D.A., Osman, A., Kahlo, D. & Gutierrez, P. (2011). Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire-12 in samples of men and women. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 67, 609-623.