Tara Chaplin, Ph.D.

MATCH ADTC Trainer

Dr. Chaplin is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Clinical Psychology Program at George Mason University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her Ph.D. in Child-Clinical psychology in 2003 from Penn State University. She completed post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania from 2003-2006. She then joined Yale University, where she completed one year as a post-doctoral associate. Dr. Chaplin has particular expertise in the treatment of youth emotion dysregulation and behavioral difficulties. She is a clinical supervisor for GMU doctoral students’ work with children, adolescents, and families at the GMU Center for Psychological Services.