Donna L. Guardino, Ph.D.

About Me

Donna L. Guardino, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her PhD degree in 2018 from Gallaudet University and completed her pre-doctoral internship under Deaf Wellness Center at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. ...

Donna L. Guardino, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She received her PhD degree in 2018 from Gallaudet University and completed her pre-doctoral internship under Deaf Wellness Center at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Guardino is currently conducting individual and group psychotherapy primarily for adults at Deaf Wellness Center.

Dr. Guardino’s research interests are: 1) on Certified Deaf Interpreters’ experiences working with language deprivation Deaf individuals in medical settings, and 2) Deaf population health and language deprivation.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Behav/Psychosoc Med (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Education

PhD | Gallaudet University. Clinical Psychology. 2018

MA | Gallaudet University. Clinical Psychology. 2015

BA | Gallaudet University. Psychology. 2011

Awards

John Romano Dean's Teaching Fellow. 2024 - 2026

Larry G. Stewart. 2016

Thomas S. Marr. 2011

Psi Chi, Psychological Honor Society. 2011

Outstanding Psychology Major. 2011

Phi Alpha Pi Scholastic Honor Society. 2010

Publications

Journal Articles

Communication Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities for Deaf American Sign Language Users

James TG; Argenyi MS; Guardino DL; McKee MM; Wilson JAB; Sullivan MK; Griest Schwartzman E; Anderson M.

Health Affairs. 2022; 41(10): 1413-1422.

Characterization of sleep among deaf individuals.

Carr, M; Yoo, A; Guardino, DL; Hall, WC; McIntosh, S; Pigeon WR.

Sleep Health. 2022; : 1-4.