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David C. Rozek

David C. Rozek, PhD

Languages spoken: English
  • David Rozek, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor, is a clinical psychologist and holds a primary appointment as Assistant Professor at UCF RESTORES. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame and completed his residency at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Rozek’s research and clinical expertise are in cognitive and behavioral therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicidal behavior. He regularly provides training to clinicians and medical professionals about managing suicidal patients and is an active researcher focusing on how to best improve clinical care.

    Specialties

  • David Rozek, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor, is a clinical psychologist and holds a primary appointment as Assistant Professor at UCF RESTORES. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame and completed his residency at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Rozek’s research and clinical expertise are in cognitive and behavioral therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicidal behavior. He regularly provides training to clinicians and medical professionals about managing suicidal patients and is an active researcher focusing on how to best improve clinical care.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Psychiatry -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Adult Psychiatry

    Education history

    Research Fellow Neuroscience - University of Utah School of Medicine Research Fellow
    Clinical Psychology - Orlando VA Medical Center Intern
    Doctoral Training Clinical Psychology - University of Notre Dame Ph.D.
    Psychology - University of Wisconsin–Madison B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Rozek DC, Keane C, Sippel LM, Stein JY, Rollo-Carlson C, Bryan CJ (2018). Short-term effects of crisis response planning on optimism in a U.S. Army sample. Early Interv Psychiatry, 13(3), 682-685.
    2. Bryan CJ, Rozek DC, Butner J, Rudd MD (2019). Patterns of change in suicide ideation signal the recurrence of suicide attempts among high-risk psychiatric outpatients. Behav Res Ther.
    3. Smith NB, Sippel LM, Rozek DC, Hoff RA, Harpaz-Rotem I (2019). Predictors of Dropout From Residential Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Military Veterans. Front Psychol, 10, 362.
    4. Bryan CJ, Leifker FR, Rozek DC, Bryan AO, Reynolds ML, Oakey DN, Roberge E (2018). Examining the effectiveness of an intensive, 2-week treatment program for military personnel and veterans with PTSD: Results of a pilot, open-label, prospective cohort trial. J Clin Psychol, 74(12), 2070-2081.
    5. Rozek DC, Smith NB, Simons AD (2018). Experimentally unpacking cognitive behavioral therapy: The effects of completing a thought record on affect and neuroendocrine responses to stress. Biol Psychol, 138, 104-109.
    6. Bryan CJ, Rozek DC (2017). Suicide prevention in the military: a mechanistic perspective. Curr Opin Psychol, 22, 27-32.
    7. Bryan CJ, May AM, Rozek DC, Williams SR, Clemans TA, Mintz J, Leeson B, Burch TS (2018). Use of crisis management interventions among suicidal patients: Results of a randomized controlled trial. Depress Anxiety, 35(7), 619-628.

    Letter

    1. Bryan CJ, Rozek DC, Burch TS, Leeson B, Clemans TA (2018). Therapeutic Alliance and Intervention Approach Among Acutely Suicidal Patients. [Letter to the editor]. Psychiatry, 82(1), 80-82.
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