Clinical Assistant Professor, UNC Department of Psychiatry
Staff Psychologist, Charlotte TEACCH Center
Education:
B.S. University of South Florida
M.S. School Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Post Master’s Certificate Clinical Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
APA-Accredited Internship, Rochester Institute of Technology, Hillside Child Psychiatry/Family Services
Postdoctoral Fellowship, UNC TEACCH Autism Program
Discipline:
Psychology
Summary Statement:
Dr. Alexis Rhames is a Staff Psychologist at the Charlotte TEACCH Autism Center and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Rhames is passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan, addressing healthcare inequities through clinical practice and research. Additionally, Dr. Rhames’ research interests center around increasing access to knowledge and services for individuals with autism from historically marginalized backgrounds. She serves as a collaborator on the Black Families and Providers Accessing Services (BFAST) project.
