Erin E. Burns

Erin E. Burns, Ph.D., has 10 years of professional experience in the research and treatment of trauma and substance use disorders. As a clinical researcher, Dr. Burns has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national conferences, and supervised students and residents in both research and clinical arenas. She has also participated in program development and evaluation to improve services at a domestic violence shelter and at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Burns received her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia, where her research focused on identifying mediators to better understand the relationship between childhood trauma and adult psychopathology. Prior to joining Synergy, she worked as a staff psychologist in a residential program serving veterans with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as myriad psychosocial stressors including homelessness, legal issues, domestic violence, and chronic suicidality. More recently, Dr. Burns has expanded her work to program evaluation. She currently serves as the Project Manager for a data management and TA task for the National Center for Homeless Education.