Samantha Moshier

Associate Professor of Psychology

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.  I love sharing my excitement for psychology with Emmanuel students, and I aim to bring the psychology classroom to life by using real-world case studies and authentic assignments. Prior to joining Emmanuel, I conducted research and clinical work in settings such as the Boston Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University, and the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT.

What I love About Emmanuel: 
The community! I'm excited to be working with such curious, engaged students and love how the small size of Emmanuel allows me to get to know and work with them closely throughout their college careers.

Ph.D., M.A., Clinical Psychology, Boston University; B.A., Psychology, University of Pennsylvania

  • PSYCH1501 – General Psychology
  • PSYCH2405 – Health Psychology
  • PSYCH3601 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
  • PSYCH4494/4495 - Applied Internship in Psychology

Selected Publications 

  • Moshier, S.J., Mahoney, C.T., Bovin, M.J., Marx, B.P., & Schnurr, P.P. (2024).  Session-level effects of Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure on individual symptoms of PTSD among US veterans. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000880
  • Harper, K. L., Lee, D. J., Moshier, S., Zweig, I., Keane, T. M., & Marx, B. P. (2024). Is Adequate Dose Adequate? An Examination of the Impact of Psychotherapy on PTSD Symptoms Utilizing Veterans Health Administration Medical Records. Psychological Services. Advance online publication. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/ser0000830
  • Moshier, S. J., Harper, K.L., Keane, T.M., & Marx, B.P. (2022). Using electronic medical record diagnostic codes to identify veterans with PTSD.  Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35 (5), 1445-1459. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22844 
  • Crowe, M. L., Harper, K. L., Moshier, S. J., Keane, T. M., & Marx, B. P. (2022). Longitudinal PTSD network structure: Measuring PTSD symptom networks over a five year period. Psychological Medicine, 53 (8), 3525-3532. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291722000095  
  • Harper, K. L., Moshier, S., Ellickson-Larew, S., Andersen, M. A., Wisco, B. E., Mahoney, C. Y., Keane, T. M., & Marx, B. P. (2022). Prospective examination of health care costs associated with PTSD diagnosis and symptom severity among veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35(2), 671-681. http://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22785  
  • Mahoney, C., Moshier, S.J., Marx, B.P., Keane, T.M. (2021). Heightened healthcare utilization & risk of mental disorders among veterans with comorbid opioid use disorder & posttraumatic stress disorder. Addictive Behaviors, 112, 106572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106572
  • Lee, D.J., Lee, L., Bovin, M.J., Moshier, S.J., Kleiman, S., Dutra, S., Vasterling, J., Rosen, R., Marx, B.P., Keane, T.M. (2020). The twenty-year course of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among veterans. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 129, 658-669. https://doi.org/10.1037/abn0000571 
  • Moshier, S.J., Lee, D.J., Bovin, M.J., Gauthier, G.M., Zax, A., Rosen, R.C., Keane, T.M., & Marx, B.P. (2019). An empirical crosswalk for the PTSD Checklist: Translating DSM-IV to DSM-5 using a veteran sample. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 32, 799-805. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22438 
  • Moshier, S.J., Bovin, M.J., Gay, N., Wisco, B., Mitchell, K., Lee, D., Sloan, D., Weathers, F., Schnurr, P., Keane, T.M., & Marx, B.P. (2018). An examination of posttraumatic stress disorder symptom networks using clinician-rated and patient-rated data from military veterans. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 127, 541-547. https://doi.org/10.1037%2Fabn0000368
  • Moshier, S.J., & Otto, M.W. (2017). Behavioral activation therapy for major depression: A randomized trial of the efficacy of augmentation with cognitive control training.  Journal of Affective Disorders, 210, 265-268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.01.003

 

  • Leonard Krasner Dissertation Award, Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2014 
  • John and Geraldine Weil Dissertation Award, 2012

I have two primary lines of research.  First, I study posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), focusing primarily on understanding the longitudinal course and treatment of PTSD and improving knowledge of the healthcare-related needs and outcomes of veterans with PTSD. I have also conducted studies that answer critical methodological questions or developed tools that advance high-quality PTSD research. My second area of research focuses on cognitive processes that play a role in mental health.  More specifically, my student research assistants and I have been investigating how a judgmental or self-critical attitude toward one’s internal experiences influences  emotional reactions and emotion regulation strategy selection. In both lines of my research, I ultimately aim to contribute to intervention strategies that effectively meet the needs of individuals living with PTSD, mood, and anxiety-related disorders.