Debra O’Shea, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Debra.OShea.CTR@USMMA.EDU

Professional Biography

Dr. Debra O’Shea has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults
in a variety of capacities. She began her career as a School Psychologist where she had the
opportunity to advocate for children and to assist parents in finding the best possible solution
to their child’s specific educational needs. Dr. O’Shea’s background includes working as a
Neuropsychologist in major medical centers, university counseling centers and working at a
clinical psychology graduate program running the training office and teaching.
Dr. O’Shea gained valuable experience working as part of NYU Langone’s Concussion Center
and Rusk Rehabilitation with those who had experienced a brain injury (mild to severe). In this
role, Dr. O’Shea worked with adolescents, young adults and student athletes in understanding
their diagnosis, symptom management as well as assisting with their plan to return to
academics and sports.

Dr. O’Shea is a seasoned clinician who brings her vast knowledge and experience to the
Midshipman Counseling and Personal Development department at the Office of Health Services
located at Patten Hall. She specializes in treating anxiety such as performance and test anxiety,
stress management and adjustment issues. Dr. O’Shea has extensive training in treating
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, where she utilizes evidenced based treatment of Exposure and
Response Prevention (ERP).

Dr. O’Shea graduated from St. John’s University, Queens Campus with her Bachelor’s Degree in
Communication Arts. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling, School Psychology from
California State University, Sacramento. Dr. O’Shea earned her Doctorate Degree in Clinical
Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International
University, Sacramento Campus.

In her free time, Dr. O’Shea is an avid runner, skier and beach goer. You can find her spending
time with family and friends, on the slopes, or any sunny beach.