Barbara Urbanczyk, PsyD
- Title: Assistant Director, Embedded
- Phone: 614-292-5766
- Email: urbanczyk.4@osu.edu
Therapeutic Style:
I view the strength of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change and growth. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance that feels safe, collaborative, warm and empowering for all clients. My theoretical orientation draws from the psychodynamic, interpersonal and existential traditions. I have training and experience with Prolonged Exposure therapy in the treatment of individuals who have experienced trauma.
Supervision Style:
I seek to create a supervisory experience that is interpersonal, collaborative and developmentally appropriate. We will discuss cases and review recordings in order to get a full picture of the clinical work. I strive to make supervision a place where the supervisee can feel safe and be authentic. In addition to clinical material, I think it's important to focus on professional development. As such, we will spend some time discussing professional goals and the supervisee's identity as an emerging psychologist.
Professional Interests:
My professional interests include working with clients who have experienced trauma; survivors of sexual violence; graduate students; depression; working with members of the LGBT and otherwise non-heterosexual/gender non-conforming population; interpersonal difficulties and relationship concerns; family of origin concerns; working with students with disabilities; ethnic identity development among children of immigrants; first generation to college students; neuropsychology and psychological assessment.
Groups and Liaison Roles:
I am the CCS liaison to Buckeye Careers, the OSU College of Medicine, the Office of Student Life’s Disability Services and the Walter E. Dennis Learning Center. I also facilitate the ABD Group at CCS.
Educational Background:
I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard University. I earned my master’s degree and doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver and completed my predoctoral internship and clinical fellowship at CCS.
Personal Interests:
In my free time, I enjoy drinking coffee, trying new restaurants, watching movies, playing with my cats, gardening, baking, playing board games and spending time with loved ones.
My Pronouns:
She/Her/Hers