Our Work
​At Carson Valley Psychological Services, clinical excellence is grounded in both evidence-based practice and active scientific inquiry. Dr. Craig Wetterer is not only a practicing clinician but also an engaged clinical researcher committed to advancing psychological science. Through a collaborative partnership with an APA-accredited doctoral program at California Northstate University, ongoing clinical research is actively conducted in applied psychological assessment, forensic psychology, and mental health treatment. We believe that the advancement of the field depends on the continual generation of new clinical knowledge, careful evaluation of emerging practices, and rigorous examination of real-world psychological problems. Dr. Wetterer regularly engages in clinical research initiatives designed to better understand complex psychological phenomena and to translate those findings into meaningful improvements in assessment, intervention, and professional standards of care.
Click the link below or scan the QR code to participate in this study. The flyer providing additional information about eligibility is also included here.
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Currently Recruiting!
Validation of a Newly Constructed Forensic Suicide Risk Scale
Dr. Wetterer’s newly developed Forensic Suicide Risk Scale is designed to address a critical gap in suicide risk assessment within forensic and correctional settings, where clinical decision making must be both empirically grounded and legally defensible. The instrument is intended to provide a structured, practice informed framework for evaluating suicide risk in justice involved populations, integrating static, dynamic, and contextual factors that are routinely encountered by forensic clinicians. Under Dr. Wetterer's supervision, Doctoral Student Reyna Bazikian is currently in the data collection phase of the initial validation study, and they are actively inviting forensically trained, licensed mental health clinicians to participate. Broad clinician participation is essential to establishing the scale’s reliability, validity, and real-world utility across diverse forensic contexts. Please click the flyer link to access the QR code and additional study information if you are interested in contributing to this important research effort.
Study in Progress
Prolonged Grief Disorder and Mourning Via Social Media
Doctoral student Sarah Bondy is currently conducting a dissertation study examining prolonged grief disorder as it manifests through mourning and bereavement processes on social media platforms. This research explores how online memorialization, continued digital bonds, and social media engagement following loss may influence the intensity, duration, and clinical features of grief responses. The study aims to clarify potential risk and protective factors associated with technology mediated mourning and their relevance to prolonged grief symptomatology. Data collection is nearing completion, with analysis underway, and results from this work are expected to be published in early 2026.
Memory Study Recruiting Participants!
We are currently recruiting participants for a brief, online research study examining how individuals learn, retain, and retrieve information. This study explores key aspects of memory and learning and is designed to contribute to a deeper scientific understanding of cognitive processes. Participation involves completing a short eligibility screener, followed by a 10 to 15 minute virtual study that includes viewing a brief video and responding to a questionnaire. Individuals who are eligible will receive the study link via email. If you are interested in contributing to ongoing psychological research, please scan the QR code to participate.
New Research Studies Coming Soon
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