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Allison A Holgerson, PhD, ABPP

Clinical Health Psychologist

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About me

Dr. Holgerson joined faculty in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in 2018. She completed her graduate training at Virginia Commonwealth University, pre-doctoral internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center, and post-doctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Holgerson is Director of Clinical Training for the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology's Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. In this role, she oversees the clinical training and evaluation of the department's graduate students (approximately 85), leads the introduction to clinical psychology course, helps prepare students for their first practica and for pre-doctoral internship applications, and manages many other aspects of graduate students' progression through the program towards their doctoral degree.

Dr. Holgerson directs the Bariatric/Weight Management service with UF Health Psychology Specialties. She conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures and intervention. She is a member of the UF Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center team, offering a comprehensive treatment approach to weight management. She also sees adults for behavioral weight management and disordered eating concerns, as well as patients who present with broad concerns related to the intersection of mental and physical health.

Dr. Holgerson supervises trainees enrolled in the APA-Accredited UF Clinical Psychology graduate program, APA-Accredited UF Health Sciences Center Psychology Internship, and APPIC-Directory Listed Postdoctoral Fellowship.

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My research

Top areas of exploration

  • Feeding and Eating Disorders , 4 publications
  • Bariatric Surgery , 3 publications
  • Weight Loss , 3 publications
  • Feeding Behavior , 3 publications

Research activity

15 publications

170 citations

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My areas of focus

Dr. Holgerson strives to provide care that is patient-centered and empirically-based. She draws on CBT and third-wave behavioral therapies including DBT- and ACT-based approaches. Delivery of care can be in-person or via Telehealth.

—  Dr. Allison A Holgerson