Tom J. Brian, Ed.D.

Thomas Brian

Director of Counseling & Psychological ServicesAdjunct Associate Professor of PsychologyClinical Practicum CoordinatorAlexander Health Center 
918-631-2200
thomas-brian@utulsa.edu

Research/Professional background: Resident Internship in Psychology: Indiana University Health Services Center Substance use/abuse specialist, adjunct professor of applied behavioral studies, Oklahoma State University Staff Psychologist, University of Illinois Health Sciences Center Staff Psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology, substance use specialist, sports consultant, University of Notre Dame Biostatistician, Center for Health Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health Research in graduate school on treatment outcome evaluation for substance abuse and psychotherapy, including reference to potential harm. Doctoral dissertation comparing psychological treatments for substance use disorders with attention to developmental maturity measures.

Education and Degrees Earned

  • Doctor of Education, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College,
    Psychology & Human Development, combined
    counseling/clinical program.
  • 1983 Doctor of Education, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College, Depart of Psychology and Human Development (Combined Counseling and Clinical program), Nashville, Tennessee. Advisor: Raymond Winbush, Ph.D.
  • 1975 Master of Arts, Counseling (psychology & mental health) Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia.
  • 1973 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, David Lipscomb College, Nashville, Tennessee.

Areas of Research Focus



Previous Teaching Experience

  • Clinical Psychopharmacology, Oklahoma State University
  • Health Psychology, University of Notre Dame
  • Educational Psychology, Southern Illinois University

Previous Relevant Work Experience

  • Resident Internship in Psychology: Indiana University Health
    Services Center
  • Substance use/abuse specialist, adjunct professor of applied behavioral studies, Oklahoma State University
  • Staff Psychologist, University of Illinois Health Sciences
    Center
  • Staff Psychologist, Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology, substance use specialist, sports consultant, University of Notre Dame
  • Biostatistician, Center for Health Statistics, Tennessee Department of Public Health

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association, Divisions 17, 12 (Section 8), 20, 29, 38, 50
  • Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy
  • Oklahoma Psychological Association

Courses Taught at TU

  • Clinical Practicum (Psy 7451-6 )

Awards & Recognition

  • Board Member, Current Vice Chair, Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 2004 to present
  • Board of Directors of Oklahoma Psychological Association, 1998
  • Elected Officer (President) of Health Service Provider Division of Oklahoma Psychological Association, 1998
  • Vice-chair, Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship consortium, 1997

Publications


  • Rosenberg, H. & Brian, T. (1984, November). Cognitive behavior therapy for multiple DUI offenders. Presented at the convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Philadelphia, PA.

  • Bradley, L., & Brian, T. & D'Andrea, M. (1984, March). Developmental assessment: Applications to counseling and psychotherapy. Presented at the meeting of the American Association for Counseling and Development, Houston, TX. Selected as outstanding convention presentation.

  • Brian, T. & Maaske, J. (1983, February). Developmental theory and assessment: Implications for interventions with university students. Presented at the meeting of the Big Ten Counseling Center Conference. Urbana-Champaign, IL. Bradley, L., & Brian, T. & Baxter, J. (1983, March).

  • Brian, T. (1998, May). Emotional and intellectual IQ: How can we use this information for better results? Presented at the Oklahoma Human Resources State Conference, Tulsa, OK. Brian, T. (l997, August).

  • Brian, T, (June, 2004). Ethical issues in the treatment of substance use disorders. Paper presented at The Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program’s Annual Conference at the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK

  • Brian, T. (1999, August). Evaluating treatment outcome in clinical practice. Invited presentation at Health Service Psychology Division Conference of The Oklahoma Psychological Association, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Brian, T. & Mojtabai, R. (l994, April). Problems and concerns of college freshmen. Paper read at Southwestern Psychological Association, Tulsa, OK.

  • Brian, T. (1995, February). Psychological counseling and optimal student development. Invited presentation at Francis Marion University Lecture Series, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC

  • Brian, T. (1991, March). The College Adjustment Scale: Appropriateness of method, design, and validity for use in applied settings. Part of a symposium on assessment in counseling centers presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

  • Brian, T. (2000, November). What good are psychologists? Promoting substantial advantages of psychological services. Presented at the Oklahoma Psychological Association Convention, Tulsa, OK.