Katherine M. Iverson, PhD

Associate Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Iverson is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Clinical Research Psychologist in the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System. In addition, she is a Core Investigator at the VA Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center for Healthcare Optimization and Implementation Research. Dr. Iverson obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2008, subsequently completing post-doctoral training in clinical psychology at the VA Boston Healthcare System/Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine.

Dr. Iverson’s program of research aims to identify and effectively implement best practices for the detection, treatment, and prevention of intimate partner violence (IPV) within VA and other health care settings. Her work evaluates the clinical utility of IPV screening and counseling interventions and their effective implementation into routine care. Dr. Iverson also has interest in improving enhancing the reach of effective psychosocial treatments into care, particularly for individuals who have experienced traumatic events such as interpersonal violence and traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Iverson is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her IPV research that informed policy and practice in VA. Her research is currently funded by a contract with the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute to compare the effectiveness of two brief counseling interventions healthcare patients who experience IPV (RISE: Recovering from IPV through Strengths and Empowerment vs. Advocacy-based Enhanced Care as Usual). Dr. Iverson is also funded by VA's IPV Assistance Program to lead the RISE D&I Team, which supports the dissemination and implementation of RISE in VA.

Publications

  • Published 6/1/2026

    Taverna E, Barden E, Iverson KM, Thompson-Hollands J, Shepherd-Banigan M, Noorbaloochi S, Polusny MA, Spoont M, Eftekhari A, Rosen CS, Hagel Campbell E, Meis LA. Involving Intimate Partners in Trauma-Focused Treatment: Veteran and Intimate Partner Perspectives. Couple Family Psychol. 2026 Jun 01. PMID: 42232244.

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  • Published 5/4/2026

    Mandavia AD, Coppola EC, Maloney M, Portnoy GA, Presseau C, Iverson KM, Adams RS, Livingston NA. Differences in Intimate Partner Violence Screening, Violence Exposure, and Risk of Lethality Among Veterans with Substance Use Disorders. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 May 04. PMID: 42082854.

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  • Published 1/20/2026

    Vogt D, Borowski S, Hoffmire CA, Maguen S, Iverson KM, Pugh MJ, Galovski T. Impact of veterans' military-to-civilian transition experiences on their longer-term mental health. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2026 Jan 20. PMID: 41559196.

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  • Published 12/2/2025

    Dichter ME, Iverson KM, Makaroun LK, Bruce L, Portnoy GA. Clinician Experiences and Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence Screening for Older Patients: Implications for Research and Practice. J Appl Gerontol. 2025 Dec 02; 7334648251406344. PMID: 41329996.

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  • Published 12/1/2025

    Portnoy GA, Coppola EC, Iverson KM, Dichter ME, Campbell JC, Bruce LE, Brandt CA, Relyea MR. Sex Differences in Intimate Partner Violence Lethality Risk Screening Administration and Outcomes. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Dec 01; 8(12):e2545519. PMID: 41335441.

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Other Positions

  • Clinical Research Psychologist, National Center for PTSD
    VA Boston Healthcare System

Websites

Education

  • University of Nevada, Reno, PhD
  • University of Nevada, Reno, MA
  • University of Notre Dame, BA

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