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Dr. Isha W. Metzger

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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    • About Me

    • Dr. Isha W. Metzger is a first generation American from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director of The EMPOWER Lab, Owner of Cultural Concepts, LLC, a Certified Therapist in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and she is the Mental Health expert for Salone Health, an organization dedicated to improving the health of Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad.

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      Assistant Professor

      Georgia State University

      Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty

      University of Georgia

      Visiting Research Faculty

      Yale University

      Director, The EMPOWER Lab

      "Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, & Research"

      Owner, Cultural Concepts Consulting, LLC

      Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified Therapist

      Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents

    • The overarching goal of Dr. Metzger’s career is to take a strengths based, anti-deficit approach to prevention for youth of color. Dr. Metzger stands against anti-Black racism and oppression through "Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, & Research" through community-based participatory methods and advocacy. Both personally and professionally, Dr. Metzger is heavily invested in mentoring and training the next generation of community based prevention scientists.

    • Education & Training

    • Yale University School of Public Health

      2016-2017

      Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

      Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA)

      Research Education Institute for Diverse Scholars (REIDS)

      Medical University of South Carolina

      2015-2017

      Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

      National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center

      Department of Psychiatry

      Treatment Development and Dissemination Track

      University of South Carolina

      2011-2015

      Doctor of Philosophy

      Clinical-Community Psychology (APA Accredited)

      Department of Psychology

      Medical University of South Carolina

      2014-2015

      Clinical Psychology Predoctoral Internship

      Charleston Consortium Psychology

      Predoctoral Internship Training Program

      University of South Carolina

      2009-2011

      Masters of Arts

      Clinical-Community Psychology (APA Accredited)

      Department of Psychology

      Georgia State University

      2005-2008

      Bachelor of Arts

      Department of Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

      Advanced Research Honors Degree

    • Awards & Honors

    • 2022

      Georgia State University, 40 under 40 Class of 2022

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      2021

      Research Award in recognition of creativity and leadership on research studies that contribute meaningfully to clinical science, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Georgia

      Recognized as “faculty who had a significant, positive, impact on the career decision-making process of a graduate”, Career Center, University of Georgia

      2020

      Clinical Award for Outstanding Supervision, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Georgia

      2019

      Recognized as “faculty who had a significant, positive, impact on the career decision-making process of a graduate in the class of 2019”, Career Center, University of Georgia

      Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion, University of Georgia, Office of Institutional Diversity

      Faculty Mentor of the Year, University of Georgia, Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Program

      A Common Call Regional Faculty Conference Grant, Faculty Commons, University of Georgia

      APA Journals Article Spring Spotlight, American Psychological Association

      2018

      Leadership Innovation in the Franklin Multicultural Curriculum, University of Georgia Teaching Award for Outstanding Instruction, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Georgia

      2017

      Early Career Fellow, Owens Institute of Behavioral Research, University of Georgia

      Mentored Fellow, Center for Translational and Prevention Science (P30DA027827) University of Georgia

      40 Under 40 Leaders in Health, National Minority Quality Forum

      2016

      APA Dissertation Research Grant, American Psychological Association

      Community Engaged Scholars Program Inductee, Medical University of South Carolina

      APA Health Equity Ambassador, Health Disparities Initiative

      Research Education Institute for Diverse Scholars (REIDS), Yale University

      2013

      State Doctoral Scholars Program Dissertation Grant, Southern Regional Education Board

      Nora and William Smith Endowed Fellowship, University of South Carolina

      Laura Griffin Graduate Research Grant, University of South Carolina

      Exemplary Award for Outstanding Service, University of South Carolina

      2012

      Graduate Student Research Award, University of South Carolina

      Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Credential, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of South Carolina

      2011

      Gamecock Scholars Academic Scholarship, University of South Carolina

      2010

      Continuing Graduate Incentive Fellowship, University of South Carolina

      FORD Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Program, Honorable Mention

      2009

      Graduate Incentive Fellowship, University of South Carolina

    • Areas of Practice

    • Clinical Services

      Consulting Services

      The Empower Lab

      Research Program

      Teaching Portfolio

      Student Mentoring

    • Dr. Isha Metzger - Media Appearance - PTSD

      MEDIA APPEARANCE

      Peace of Mind with Taraji

      PTSD with Rapper G Herbo: Not Just from Combat
       
      Each day on average 26 Black Americans are killed by guns. Rapper G Herbo reveals how he suffers from PTSD as a result of growing up around gun violence and why he is now using his platform to help other Black men seek mental health services. Community activist Harry Bell shares how witnessing multiple shootings left him struggling with alcohol and suicidal thoughts. Therapist Isha Metzger sheds light on the personal and community impacts of gun violence, and how these life-threatening weapons specifically cause harm to the Black community. Taraji P. Henson hosts; watch online.

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      UGA Psychology Department
      125 Baldwin Street
      University of Georgia
      Athens, GA 30602
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      404-784-7659
      404-784-7659
      isha.metzger@gmail.com
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