Jasmin Searcy-Pate, PhD
Associate Director of OAPS, Clinical Assistant Professor
Office of Applied Psychological Services
Contact
Building & Room:
3018B BSB
Address:
1007 W Harrison Street
Office Phone:
Email:
About
Dr. Jasmin Searcy-Pate is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She serves as the Associate Director of the Office of Applied Psychological Services (OAPS) and helps oversee clinic operations and the training of doctoral clinicians, providing supervision and mentorship as students deliver psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment to individuals and families in the community. She is also committed to service within the university and presently serves as the Assistant Director of Clinical Training for the Clinical Psychology doctoral program where she contributes to initiatives that support clinical training, student development, and community-engaged care.
Dr. Searcy-Pate completed both her bachelor’s and graduate degrees at Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) and Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD). Throughout her training and career, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, military settings, and community-based mental health centers, providing empirically supported treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Dr. Searcy-Pate’s research and scholarly work focus on the intersection of mental and physical health, particularly how psychosocial stressors influence health outcomes across the lifespan. Her publications and multisite collaborative work with UI Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine examine topics such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic disease disparities, and mindfulness-based approaches to improving coping and health outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular disease) among underserved populations. Her work aims to implement and disseminate evidence-based psychosocial interventions that promote mental health equity.
Her clinical and research interests include trauma-informed care, health psychology, and mindfulness-based interventions, with an emphasis on culturally responsive approaches to care. Her mentoring philosophy centers on supporting trainees in developing strong clinical skills, cultural humility, and reflective practice while fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes professional growth, ethical practice, and compassionate, evidence-based care.
**Dr. Searcy-Pate currently does not maintain an independent research laboratory and does not accept graduate students into a research lab.
Licensures and Certifications
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois, 2017 – Present
PSYPACT-Authorized, 2021 – Present
Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA)
Division 38: Health Psychology
Division 53: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Division 54: Pediatric Psychology