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Allison A Holgerson, PhD, ABPP

Clinical Health Psychologist

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My bio

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.

Board certifications

  • Clinical Health Psychology

    American Board of Professional Psychology

Education

  • Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology

    American Board of Professional Psychology, 2020

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship - Medical and Health Psychology

    Mayo Clinic, 2016-2018

  • Predoctoral Internship - Medical and Health Psychology

    University of Florida, 2015-2016

  • Doctorate in Psychology - Health Psychology

    Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010-2016

My areas of focus

Specialties

Gender

Female

Accomplishments

  • Hugh C. Davis Excellence in Clinical Supervision Award

    University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2020

  • Psychology Research Summit Award- Behavioral Medicine Category

    Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry, 2017

  • Outstanding Counseling Graduate Student

    Virginia Commonwealth University, 2015

  • Elizabeth A. Fries Memorial Scholarship

    Virginia Commonwealth University, 2014