Nicolette D. Carnahan, PhD
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPsychology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nicolette D. Carnahan
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Nicolette Carnahan, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in working with people who have chronic health conditions and disability. She sees patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with specific interest in working with people with spinal cord injury/dysfunction or amputation.
Dr. Carnahan obtained her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from American University in Washington, D.C. She completed an internship in health psychology at the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System in Richmond, followed by a fellowship in rehabilitation psychology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Carnahan’s research focuses on exploring the connection between physical and mental health conditions and how to harness this information to improve treatment. Her work has examined the psychological effects associated with conditions including chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, COVID-19 and cancer. Her research has also tested how to improve mental health outcomes by using behavioral and trauma-informed interventions.
Selected Publications
Carnahan, N. D., Carter, M. M. & Sbrocco, T. (2021). Intolerance of Uncertainty, Looming Cognitive Style, and Avoidant Coping as Predictors of Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-021-00123-9. 15(1), 1-19.
Carnahan, N. D., Carter, M. M., & Herr, N. H. (2020). Perpetuating Factors of Social Anxiety: A Serial Mediation Model. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. 48(3), 304-314.
Silva, M. A., Gonzalez, A.V., Tang, X. T., Carnahan, N. D., Klyce, D. W., Liou-Johnson, V., Martin, A. M., Moberg, J. M., & Dreer, L. E. (2023). Examining the Relationship between Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Suicide Risk in Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA TBI Model Systems Study. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000856
Honors
- RP Conference 2023 Trainee Scholarship Award, 1/1/23
- Sunil Sengupta VA Research Travel Award, 1/1/22
- Graduate Student Travel Grant Award, American University, 1/1/19
- Graduate Merit Assistantship, American University, 1/1/17
Memberships
- Association of Psychological Sciences
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association Division of Rehabilitation Psychology
Additional Training
- Central Virginia VA Healthcare System / Health Psychology Internship (2022)
- Johns Hopkins University / Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship (2023)
Locations
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-5476
- fax: 443-546-1576
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-5476
- fax: 443-769-1243
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Psychology, 2023
- Graduate School: American University, Psychology, PhD, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)