Personal profile
Research interests
Post-traumatic stress; traumatic brain injury; moral injury; animal-assisted interventions
Biography
Paula Bellini is a Maryland resident and has been working in the field of traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress research for 10 years. For the past several years, Paula has been the lead therapist on several clinical trials investigating different psychotherapeutic interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder. Currently, she is pursuing her degree in social work in order to expand her capabilities in serving the military and veteran community. Paula also serves as a facility dog handler for the Uniformed Services University's facility dog program and volunteers regularly in animal-assisted activities.
Education/Academic qualification
American University (MA in Psychology):, Bachelor
Aug 2015 → Aug 2017
James Madison University (BA in Psychology): , Master
Aug 2008 → May 2012
University of Maryland (Master of Social Work):
2024 → …
Keywords
- R Medicine (General)
- Post-traumatic stress
- traumatic brain injury
- moral injury
- animal-assisted interventions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Acoustic neuromodulation with or without micro-voltage tACS reduces post-concussive symptoms
Tegeler, C. L., Haight, T. J., Cole, W. R., Shaltout, H. A., Choi, Y. S., Harris, T. E., Rachels, N., Bellini, P. G., Roy, M. J. & Tegeler, C. H., 2025, In: Brain Injury. 39, 6, p. 496-508 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Augmented Reality 3MDR Therapy for the Treatment of PTSD and Comorbid Moral Injury: A Case Study
Raboy, A. L., Dehy, J. V., Bellini, P., Ordek, V., Sessoms, P., Vermetten, E. & Roy, M. J., Aug 2025, In: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 35, 1, p. 160-167 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linguistic Analysis of Patients’ Labels During 3MDR Psychotherapy
Vermetten, E., Barcaro, S., Espejo, E., Bellini, P., Roy, M. J. & Bremault-Phillips, S., Aug 2025, In: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 35, p. S29-S35Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Motion-Assisted, Multi-Modal Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Women with a History of Sexual Trauma
Bellini, P., Raboy, A. L., Fu, A., Haight, T., Vermetten, E. & Roy, M. J., Aug 2025, In: Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 35, p. 20-28 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Randomized, controlled clinical trial of acoustic stimulation to reduce postconcussive symptoms
Cole, W. R., Tegeler, C. L., Choi, Y. S., Harris, T. E., Rachels, N., Bellini, P. G., Haight, T. J., Gerdes, L., Tegeler, C. H. & Roy, M. J., Jan 2024, In: Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. 11, 1, p. 105-120 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations
Press/Media
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USU Study Expands Virtual Reality as a Treatment Method for PTSD
8/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Uniformed Services University Study Expands Virtual Reality As Treatment Method for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
7/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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