Meet the Faculty
We currently have six full time faculty in the MS Clinical Psychology program and several part-time faculty. Most faculty teach multiple classes in the graduate program. Faculty participate in mentoring and case consultations with second year students and evaluation of first and second year comprehensive exams. Faculty also actively participate in the admissions process each year.
Dr. Glenn Callaghan
Professor
Phone: (408) 924-5610
Email: Glenn.Callaghan@sjsu.edu
Dr. Callaghan teaches classes in assessment & case conceptualization and psychopharmacology. He conducts research on the assessment and delivery of psychotherapy for body image disturbance, depression, and personality disorders. His research also focuses on interpersonal relationship factors in psychotherapy, and idiographic assessment and classification systems. He conducts therapy and supervision from a functional contextual and behavioral perspective focusing on both intra- and interpersonal repertoires and problems.
Dr. Matthew Capriotti
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-5641
Email: Matthew.Capriotti@sjsu.edu
Dr. Capriotti teaches child psychopathology treatment and our evidence based practice course and research evaluation courses. His research aims to harness the power of behavioral principles to reduce human suffering. One major line of his work focuses on developing, testing, and disseminating evidence-based interventions for young people with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders (e.g., chronic tic disorders and trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He also pursues research aimed at identifying and resolving health and healthcare disparities faced by young people who are sexual and gender minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people). Dr. Capriotti conducts therapy and supervision from a contemporary behavioral perspective.
Dr. Jennifer Gregg
Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-5621
Email: Jennifer.Gregg@sjsu.edu
Dr. Gregg teaches our courses in adult psychopathology the theories and methods of psychotherapy. Her research interests are in avoidance coping, chronic health conditions, PTSD, and primary care. She is specialist in conducting and training Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Gregg conducts therapy and supervision from an existential and functional contextual or third wave behavioral perspective.
Dr. Lynda Heiden
Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-5647
Email: Lynda.Heiden@sjsu.edu
Dr. Elena Klaw
Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-6961
Email: Elena.Klaw@sjsu.edu
Dr. Klaw teaches courses in cultural awareness and sensitivity, modern family issues, and group psychotherapy. Dr. Klaw’s research interests are in clinical and community psychology, mentoring, gender roles, relationship violence, and adolescent development. She conducts supervision from a feminist, psychodynamic, and community perspective with adolescents, adults, and couples.
Sarah Nadeau
Lecturer
Phone: (408) 924-5606
Email: Sarah.Nadeau@sjsu.edu
Sarah Nadeau, MS, LMFT, is a psychotherapist who works in private practice and who has experience working in community mental health settings. Sarah works from a behavioral perspective and specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and tics using evidence-based approaches. She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. She teaches Advanced Group Dynamics in the program.
Dr. Lesther Papa
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-5671
Email: Lesther.Papa@sjsu.edu
Dr. Papa's research focuses on the experiences of racial and ethnic microaggressions in higher education. His clinical experience intersects school psychology with clinical/counseling psychology for children and families. Dr. Papa conducts supervision and therapy from a multicultural feminist framework.
Leslye Tinson
Lecturer
Phone: (408) 924-6415
Email: Leslye.Tinson@sjsu.edu
Leslye M. Tinson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, a Lecturer of Psychology and African American Studies at San Jose State University, and an associate professor at Evergreen Valley College. Her teaching focuses in the areas of child and adult clinical psychology, Black mental health, racism, prejudice, and gender studies. Originally from Compton, CA, she is a passionate instructor, mentor and student organization advisor. She is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the American Psychological Association, and the American Educational Research Association. In 2019, Tinson was reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Private Security Disciplinary Review Committee (North), after serving a 4-year term under Governor Brown, and has chaired the committee since 2018. Tinson earned a Master of Science degree in clinical psychology from SFSU and is currently an SJSU doctoral student in educational leadership. Her research focuses on Black women in the professoriate. Leslye is licensed to practice in California, Florida and Texas. She resides in Santa Clara with her beloved dog, Captain Charlie Mac.
Dr. Erin Woodhead
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology
Phone: (408) 924-5654
Email: Erin.Woodhead@sjsu.edu
Dr. Woodhead teaches courses in ethics, lifespan development, and the treatment of addictions. Her research interests include health care decision making among older adults, interventions to facilitate mental health treatment among older adults, and increasing aging content in undergraduate and graduate psychology curricula. Dr. Woodhead treats adults and older populations. She approaches therapy from a cognitive behavioral framework.
