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Donna L. Guardino, Ph.D.

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 273-5050

Office: (585) 851-8931

Fax: (585) 273-1117

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Biography

Professional Background

Donna L. Guardino, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her PhD degree in 2018 from Gallaudet University and completed her pre-doctoral internship under Deaf Wellness Center at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Guardino is currently conducting individual and group psychotherapy primarily for adults at Deaf Wellness Center. In addition to her outpatient work, Dr. Guardino is a board member of the Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, & Equity (DICE) team.

Dr. Guardino’s research interests are: 1) on Certified Deaf Interpreters’ experiences working with language deprivation Deaf individuals in medical settings, and 2) Deaf population health and language deprivation.

Credentials

Education

2018
PHD | Gallaudet University
Clinical Psychology

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

06/12/2019 - 10/01/2020
Fellowship in Psychology at University of Rochester Medical Center

07/01/2016 - 08/11/2017
Internship in Clinical Psychology at University of Rochester Medical Center

Awards

2016
Larry G. Stewart
Location: Gallaudet University

2011
Thomas S. Marr
Location: Gallaudet University

2011
Psi Chi, Psychological Honor Society
Location: Gallaudet University

2011
Outstanding Psychology Major
Location: Gallaudet University

2010
Phi Alpha Pi Scholastic Honor Society
Sponsor: Phi Alpha Phi
Location: Washington, D.C.

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Publications

Journal Articles

12/2022
Carr, M; Yoo, A; Guardino, DL; Hall, WC; McIntosh, S; Pigeon WR. "Characterization of sleep among deaf individuals." Sleep Health. 2022; : 1-4.

10/2022
James TG; Argenyi MS; Guardino DL; McKee MM; Wilson JAB; Sullivan MK; Griest Schwartzman E; Anderson M. "Communication Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities for Deaf American Sign Language Users". Health Affairs. 2022; 41(10): 1413-1422.

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