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.
Data Analysis Underway
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 analysis phase of this study, and we expect to have preliminary results provided here in early April 2026
Study Completed
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 analysis is completed, and Sarah will be defending her dissertation on April 3, 2026. A MS Teams link will be provided soon for those that would like to join.
Memory Study Now in Final Data Analysis Phase
We are no longer recruiting participants for this study. Data collection has been completed, and the research team is currently engaged in final data analysis. This study examines how individuals learn, retain, and retrieve information, with the goal of advancing scientific understanding of core cognitive processes.
A summary of preliminary findings and key results will be posted on this website in the near future. Please check back soon for updates on the outcomes of this research.
New Research Studies Coming Soon
Dr. Wetterer maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of psychological science, clinical behavioral science, and forensic assessment. Stay tuned for upcoming studies and findings to be announced soon.
