Dr. McIntyre received a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology in 2010 from the University of Denver, and she completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Jackson State University in 2016. She has been a licensed psychologist since 2017.
Dr. McIntyre’s clinical experiences have predominantly occurred within forensic settings. She began her career as a milieu therapist working at a residential treatment agency that served youth who were under the legal authority of either the juvenile justice system or Child Protective Services. She was a master’s level therapist at an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility that provided services to individuals on probation and parole. Dr. McIntyre conducted doctoral clinical training at the Mississippi State Hospital, internship at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, and postdoctoral fellowship at Western State Hospital, providing individual therapy, conducting group therapy, completing psychological assessments, and assisting with forensic evaluations.
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. McIntyre has worked as a forensic evaluator, conducting court-ordered mental health assessments for the State of Washington. Dr. McIntyre’s non-forensic clinical experiences have largely focused on conducting therapy and assessments with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, Jackson State University (Jackson, Mississippi)
- MA, Forensic Psychology, University of Denver (Denver, Colorado)
- BA, Psychology & Criminal Justice, Roger Williams University (Bristol, Rhode Island)
I am deeply committed to teaching from a developmental approach, recognizing that students enter the classroom with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles. My ultimate goal as a teacher is to meet students at their current level of development and collaboratively identify individualistic ways to support them as they continually transition towards more independent practice. Within the classroom, I aim to foster an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that cultivates critical thinking skills, nurtures intellectual curiosity, and encourages discourse by promoting student-driven class discussions, encouraging self-reflection, and creating assignments that allow for an applied application of taught concepts. As a clinical and research supervisor, my goal is to help students identify and nurture their own passions while providing the support to allow them to grow as scholars and practitioners.
- Bergkamp, J., McIntyre, K.A., & Hauser, M. (2023). An uncomfortable tension: Reconciling the principles of forensic psychology and cultural competency. Law and Human Behavior, 47(1), 233–248.
- Luxton, D. D., Lexcen, F. J., & McIntyre, K. A. (2019). Forensic competency assessment with digital technologies. Current Psychiatry Reports. 21: 60.
- Bell, T.P., McIntyre, K.A., & Hadley, R. (2016). Listening to classical music results in a positive correlation between Spatial reasoning and mindfulness. Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain, 26(3), 226-235.
- Bell, T.P., McIntyre, K.A., & Hadley, R. (2014). Effect of long-term physical exercise on blood pressure in African Americans. International Journal of Exercise Science, 7(3), 186-193.
- McIntyre, K.A., & Platania, J. (2009). Giving in to group pressure: The impact of socialization and risk on perceived outcomes. Current Research in Social Psychology, 15(2), 1-18.