Center for Psychological Integration
Autumn Backhaus, PhD Psychologist
Telehealth Services in California | In-person Services in San Diego

Professional Contributions
Selected Scholarly Publications:
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Herbert, M. S., Tynan, M., Lang, A. J., Backhaus, A., Casmar, P., Golshan, S., & Afari, N. (2022). An integrated mindfulness meditation and acceptance and commitment therapy intervention for chronic pain: Rationale, design, and methodology of a pilot randomized controlled trial of Acting with Mindfulness for Pain (AMP). Contemporary Clinical Trials, 106809.
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Treichler, E. B. H., Crawford, J. N., Higdon, A., & Backhaus, A. L. (2020). Diversity and social justice training at the postdoctoral level: A scoping study and pilot of a self-assessment. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 14(2), 126–137
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Afari, N., Herbert, M. S., Godfrey, K. M., Cuneo, J. G., Salamat, J., Mostoufi, S., Gasperi, M., Ober, K. O., Backhaus, A., Rutledge, T., & Wetherell, J. (2019). Acceptance and commitment therapy as an adjunct to the MOVE! programme: A randomized controlled trial. Obesity Science and Practice 5(5), 397-407.
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Cuneo, J.G., Godfrey, K., Wright, L.J., Backhaus, A., Miggantz, E. & Afari, N (2018). Feasibility, acceptability, and exploratory outcomes of acceptance and commitment therapy for binge eating symptoms in Veterans: A preliminary clinic-based study. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy.
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Backhaus, A., Gholizadeh, S., Godfrey, K., Pittman, J., Afari, N. (2016). The many wounds of War: The association of service-related and clinical characteristics with problems with the Law in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. Invited paper to: Special issue of International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 49: 205-213.
Godfrey, K.M., Mostoufi, S., Rodgers, C., Backhaus, A., Floto, E., Pittman, J., & Afari, N. (2015). Associations of military sexual trauma, combat exposure, and number of deployments with physical and mental health indicators in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans. Psychological Services, 12(4): 366-377
Backhaus, A., Agha, Z., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorp, N. M., Lohr, J., & Thorp, S. R. (2012). Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review, 9(2), 111 -131 Psychological Services.
Scheel, M. J., Razzhavaikina, T. I., Allen-Portsche, S., Backhaus, A. L., Madabhushi, S., & Rudy, M. (2008). International Student Expectations of Multicultural Counseling Practice. Asian Journal of Counseling, 15, 33-55
Yakushko, O., Backhaus, A. L., Watson, M., Ngaruiya, K., Gonzalez, J. (2008) Career Development Concerns of Recent Immigrants and Refugees. Journal of Career Development, 34, 362-396.
Experience and Educational Highlights:
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PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Pre-doctoral internship, University of California San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services
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Postdoctoral fellowship, University of California San Diego, Counseling and Psychological Services/Student Health Services.
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Staff Psychologist, VA San Diego Healthcare System
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Associate Clinical Professor, UCSD School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
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Clinical Supervisor for over 20 psychology trainees at various stages of training.
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Lead Psychologist, Endocrinology Gender Affirming Care Clinic, VA San Diego
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LGBTQ+ Veteran Healthcare Subject Matter Expert, VA San Diego
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Clinical Supervisor, LGBTQ+ Veteran Healthcare Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, VA San Diego
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Member LGBTQ+ Clinical Consultation Committee, VA San Diego