Kimberly Gamble, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor
PhD Clinical Psychology Program Coordinator
Office: Brown Hall, Room 216.15
Phone: 757-823-9440
kagamble@nsu.edu
Dr. Gamble serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator for doctoral studies within the Department of Psychology. In her faculty leadership role, she integrates clinical practice with academic rigor, focusing on doctoral program development and operational excellence.
Clinical Expertise & Background: Dr. Gamble is trained as a clinical psychologist. She earned her Psy.D. from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology where she concentrated in family therapy. Dr. Gamble has extensive direct-care experience in diverse settings, serving clients across the developmental lifespan. Her background includes specialized training in trauma-informed care and support for individuals within the adoption and foster care systems. She completed her predoctoral internship through the Butler University CCC/BehaviorCorp (now Aspire Indiana Health) consortium, providing university counseling, consultation, and outpatient family services in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Interests:
Holistic Wellness: Investigating well-being, resilience, trauma, and preventative care.
Equity & Advocacy: Empowering marginalized populations and advancing health and mental health equity.
Courses Taught: Clinical and Ethical Practice, Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Practicum and Advanced Clinical Practicum
Leadership & Specialized Experience: Dr. Gamble’s broad professional background spans clinical assessment, psychotherapy (individual, couples, family, and group), clinical supervision, consultation, training, program development and community outreach. Some of her public and private sector experience includes serving as a certified hostage negotiator, agency trainer, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Manager. Committed to advancing psychological science, Dr. Gamble also serves as a grant reviewer for the American Psychological Foundation (APF).