- ajp[at]uwm.edu
- uwm.edu
- orcid.org/0000-0002-8552-7498
Research Interest
Psychological & Brain Sciences, Psychotherapy, Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
Prof. Ajeng Juwita Puspitasari, PhD, LP, ABPP is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), specializing in behavioral and cognitive therapies. She currently serves as a Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In addition, she is the founder and director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practice.
Prof. Puspitasari has expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy, particularly for depression, anxiety disorders, suicidal and self-harming behaviors, trauma, as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is known for emphasizing culturally sensitive, recovery-oriented, and research-informed care.
Beyond her clinical practice and academic leadership, she is actively involved in publishing scientific articles, providing professional training, clinical supervision, and international consultation. Much of her work focuses on bridging the gap between research and mental health practice to ensure that effective interventions are more widely accessible.
Marriott BR, Walker MR, Howard J, Puspitasari AJ, Scott K, Albright K, Lewis CC. (2023). Taking a magnifying glass to measurement-based care consultation sessions: With what issues do mental health clinicians struggle? Cognitive and Behavioral Practice.
Kassab, H., Scott, K., Boyd, M., Puspitasari, A. J., Endicott, D., Cara, L. (2022). Tailored isn’t always better: Impact of standardized versus tailored training on intention to use measurement-based care”. Implementation Research and Practice.
Heredia Jr., D., Pease, E., Puspitasari, A. J. (2022). The promise of residential treatment to support functional and vocational recovery for young adult with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorder.
Puspitasari, A. J., Heredia Jr, D., Gentry, M., Sawchuk, C., Theobald, B., Moore, W., Tiede, M., Galardy, C., Schak, K. (2021). Rapid adoption and implementation of telehealth group psychotherapy during COVID-19: Practical strategies and recommendations. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28 (4), 492-506.
Puspitasari, A. J., Heredia Jr, D., Coombes, B. J., Geske, J. R., Gentry, M. T., Moore, W. R., Sawchuk, C. N., Schak, K. M. (2021). Feasibility and initial outcomes of a group-based teletherapy psychiatric day program for adults with serious mental illness: Open, nonrandomized trial in the context of COVID-19. JMIR Mental Health, 8(3), e25542.
