Kari Nations, PhD
Psychologist, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center
The University of Texas at Austin, PhD, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
The University of Texas at Austin, MA, Clinical Psychology
Internship, Neuropsychology, Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Medical Center
Fellowship, Mood Disorders Research, The University of Texas at Austin
Biography and Education
Clinical Biography
Kari Nations, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. She specializes in evaluating cognitive health and mental well-being, assessing areas such as memory, problem-solving, thinking speed, emotional health, and how symptoms of illness may affect daily life.
Dr. Nations earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California San Diego and both her master’s degree in clinical psychology and her doctorate degree in clinical psychology and neuropsychology from The University of Texas at Austin. She completed an internship in neuropsychology at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Medical Center and a fellowship in mood disorders research at The University of Texas at Austin. She also completed post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology at The University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Nations’ previously served as Senior Vice President of Central Nervous System (CNS) Clinical Development and Department Head of Clinical Surveillance and Training at Syneos Health. Her research focuses on developing new treatments for psychiatric and neurological diseases.
Specializations
- Cognitive assessment
- Psychiatric evaluation
Board Certification
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Licensed Psychologist
Awards & Honors
- Luminary Award, Syneos Health
- New Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Rising Star and Luminary Program, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
Locations
Locations
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UT Health Austin Clinics
Health Transformation Building
1601 Trinity Street, Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78712
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