Linda Bacheller, Psy.D., J.D.
Assistant Professor
Psychology Department
lbacheller@mail.barry.edu
LIB 149
(305) 899-4576
Dr. Bacheller, a clinical psychologist, joined the faculty at Barry in 2008. Prior to coming to Barry, she worked in clinical practice providing therapy to underprivileged mothers in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Bacheller earned her M.S. in psychology from Barry University and her Psy.D and J.D. (2006) from Widener University in Pennsylvania.
Research Interests
- In-home Psychotherapy
- Children and Adolescent Mental Health
- Adolescents within the Juvenile Justice System
Selected Supervised Student Research
- Clifford, J. (2009). Unusualness and eyewitness testimony accuracy. Master’s Thesis.
- Zucchi, J. (2009). Cyber bullying in emerging adults: Perception of impact on the victim. Master’s Thesis.
- Balgobin, M. (2009). Parents’ perception of the link between vaccination and autism. Minority Access to Careers (MARC) thesis.
Selected Publications/Presentations
- Bacheller, L. (2006). Educating the emotionally disturbed: A therapeutic educational program. Featured speaker at Widener University Symposium Day, Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Bacheller, L. (2006). Educating the emotionally disturbed: A therapeutic educational program. Manuscript in preparation.
- Bacheller, L. & Starratt, C. (2009). Clinical psychology in a time of change: In-home therapy as an alternative therapy setting. Manuscript in preparation.
- Puckett, J.A., Muscarella, F. & Bacheller, L. (2009). Children’s acceptance of parents who disclose a homosexual identity. Poster presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences, Saint Leo, Florida.
- Balgobin, M. & Bacheller, L. (2009). Parents’ perception of the link between vaccination and autism. Poster presented at the Florida Academy of Sciences, Saint Leo, Florida.
Undergraduate Courses
- Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of the Family
- Theories of Personality
Graduate Courses
- Group Therapy
- Clinical Assessment
- Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
