About

I provide general adult psychotherapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address multiple disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar, grief, and end of life issues. I received my undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University and earned my master's degree and Ph.D. at Ball State University in Indiana. With over 12 years experience practicing in multiple medical facilities and university settings, including over 7 years as an assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center providing care in Parkland, Zale-Lipshy and St. Paul Hospitals, I have provided psychotherapy with a focus in Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. Below is a list of some of my clinical presentations, scientific research, and publications.

Relevant Clinical Presentations:

Mood Disorders

Stress Management: Relaxation Techniques

Living with a Chronic Illness

Social Interaction Skills Training for Burn Survivors

Consult Liaison Psychiatry

Living with Cancer

Psychosocial Issues in Oncology

Personality Changes in Women Recovering from Substance-Related Dependence

Chronic Pain and Substance Use Management Group

Relevant Scientific Publications and Presentations:

Borman, P., Surís, A. M., Blakeney, P., Smith, M.M., Hollavanahalli, R., Arnoldo, B. D., Kowalske, K., & Purdue, G. F. (May, 2008). Psychosocial services provided at burn centers in North America: Results of a survey. Oral presentation at the 40th annual meeting of the American Burn Association, Chicago, IL.

Borman, P.D., Zilberman, M., Tavares, H., Surís, A. M., el-Guebaly, N., & Foster, B. (2006). Personality changes in women recovering from substance-related dependence. Journal of Addictive Diseases, 25, 59-66.

Surís, A. M., Lind, L., Kashner, T. M., Borman, P. D., & Petty, F. (2004). Sexual assault in women veterans: An examination of PTSD risk, health care utilization, and cost of care. Psychosomatic Medicine, 66, 749-756.

Surís, A. M., Borman, P. D., Kashner, T. M., Saia-Lewis, T., & Petty, F. (2002, June). Military Sexual Trauma: Effects on Health and Quality of Life. Poster presentation at the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial Dedication and Health Research Conference entitled, “Health Issues of Military and Veteran Women: A Research Symposium,” Arlington, VA.

Cook, S. W., Borman, P. D., Moore, M. A., & Kunkel, M. A. (2000). College students' perceptions of spiritual people and religious people. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 28, 125-137.

Borman, P. D., & Dixon, D. N. (1998). Spirituality and the 12 steps of substance abuse recovery. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 26, 287-291.

Nicholas, D. R., Borman, P. D., Donaghy, K., Veach, T., & Wryobeck, J (1998, April). Research in psycho-oncology. Symposium presented at the annual Great Lakes Regional Conference of the American Psychological Association (A.P.A.), Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Mellum, M. W., Borman, P. D., Temple, L., & Gordon, P. A. (1996, April). The hidden stressors of chronic illness: Counseling women with rheumatoid disorders. Symposium presented at the annual Great Lakes Regional Conference of the A.P.A., Ball State University, Muncie, IN.