Marcie C. Wiseman, Ph.D.

Education:

  • Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Florida, 2009wiseman
  • M.S. Counseling Psychology, University of Florida, 2007
  • B.A. Psychology, Saint Leo University, 2002

Credentials:

  • Licensed Psychologist

Experience:

  • Licensed Psychologist/Staff Counselor, Counseling Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 2010 - Present
  • Psychology Resident/Primary Adult Therapist, Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida, Gainesville/Ocala, FL, 2009-2010
  • Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, Counseling Center, University of Akron, Akron, OH, 2008 – 2009
  • Assistant Director for Diversity Programs and Global Education, Career Resource Center, Division of Student Affairs, University of Florida, 2008
  • Advanced Graduate Practicum Counselor, Career Resource Center, University of Florida, 2007
  • Advanced Graduate Practicum Counselor. Student Mental Health, University of Florida, 2006-2007.
  • Graduate Practicum Counselor. University of Florida Counseling Center, 2005-2006.
  • Senior practicum counselor/Intern, Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Shelter of Marion, 2001-2003
  • Graduate Instructor, Psychology Department, University of Florida, 2006-2008
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Psychology Department, University of Florida, 2004-2006

Professional Interests:

  • Multicultural Counseling and Diversity Issues (examining dynamics of privilege and oppression)
  • Identity development and intersections of identity
  • Relationship Concerns
  • LGBTQ issues
  • Disordered Eating and Body Image Concerns
  • Non-traditional and First-generation College Students

Current Activities:

  • Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Ad-Hoc Reviewer for The Counseling Psychologist
  • Ongoing pursuit of opportunities for continued professional development

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association (APA). Student Affiliate, 2001-2009, Member 2010-present
  • Association of Women in Psychology (AWP). 2004-2005, 2009-present

Awards:

  • The Counseling Psychologist, Major Contribution of the Year 2010 for "Special Issue on Centralizing the Experiences of LGB People of Color in Counseling Psychology." Awarded by Div 17 of the American Psychological Association, August 2011, $1500 honorarium. Co-authors and recipients: Melanie Brewster, Cirleen DeBlaere, Melinda Goodman, Yu-Ping Huang, Annelise Martin, Bonnie Moradi, Anthony Sarkees.
  • Psychotherapy with Men, Conference Scholarship, Awarded by Div 51 of the American Psychological Association, 2010
  • Rainbow Alliance Research Award, Awarded by the LGBT Concerns Committee, University of Florida, 2007

Professional Service:

  • Counseling Center Liaison to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Union, University of Akron, Akron, OH
  • Committee Member, Diversity, Awareness, & Affirmation Committee (DAAC), Counseling Psychology program, University of Florida, 2006-2008
  • Committee Member, Student Travel and Research Fund Committee (STAR Fund), Counseling Psychology program, University of Florida, 2004-2005

Selected Publications and Presentations:

  • Hahn Oh, K., Wiseman, M., Hendrikson, J., & Phillips, J., Hayden, E., (2012). Testing the acceptance model of intuitive eating with college        women athletes, Psychology of Women Quarterly36(1), 88-98
  • Wiseman, M., & Moradi, B. (2010). Eating Disorder Symptomatology in Gay Men: A test and extension of Objectification Theory, Journal of        Counseling Psychology, 57, 154-166
  • Huang, Y-P., Goodman, M., Brewster M., Moradi, B, Goodman, M.B., Wiseman, M., & Mennicke, A. (2010). Content analysis of literature on       Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People of Color: 1998-2007, The Counseling Psychologist, 38, 363-396.     (part of a Major Contribution)
  • Moradi B., Wiseman M., DeBlaere C., Goodman M., Sarkees A., Brewster M., & Huang, Y-P. (2010). Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual of Color and       White Individuals’ Perceptions of Stigma, Internalized Homophobia and Outness: Comparisons of Levels and Links, The Counseling        Psychologist, 38, 397-424. (part of a Major Contribution)
  • Wiseman, M. (2010, April). Fading Away: Weight loss and shifts in identity, Invited talk presented at the Munroe Regional Medical Center Bariatric       Support Group, Ocala, Florida.
  • Wiseman, M. (2010, August). Development and validation of the sexual minority men’s experiences of objectification scale. Poster presented at       the 2010 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA
  • Wiseman, M., & Hernandez, C. Body image and disordered eating among gay and bisexual men. In B.Moradi (Chair), Body Image concerns        and disordered eating among diverse populations. Conversation hour presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Psychological       Association, Boston, MA
  • Moradi, B., DeBlaere, C., Wiseman, M., Goodman, M. B., Brewster, M. E., Huang, Y.-P., Sarkees, A. M., & Garner, S. F. (2006, August).       Racial/ethnic minority and non-minority LGB persons' perceptions of stigma, internalized homophobia and outness. Paper presented at the       2006 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA
  • Wiseman, M., Moradi, B., Hadjez, D., DeBlaere, C., & Massa, J. (2005, August). Longitudinal examination of predictors of lesbian and gay        persons’ self-esteem. Poster presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington D.C.

Personal Hobbies:

  • Spending time outdoors (hiking, biking)
  • Creative pursuits (painting, mosaics, interior design, photography, writing)
  • Reading
  • Antiques

Email atmcwiseman@valdosta.edu

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