Bio

Dr. Lisa Post, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders in adults. She has been a practicing clinician at Stanford Hospital and Clinics since 1993. Since 2000, she has been Director of a clinical program for Stanford Varsity Athletes and for nine years has been the Team Clinician for the San Francisco 49ers. Her primary interest are in the treatment of high performing individuals and in stress management.

Clinical Focus

  • Wellness Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Psychology

Academic Appointments

Administrative Appointments

  • Director, Interpersonal Problems Clinic, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (1996 - Present)
  • Chief, Sports Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2000 - Present)
  • Director, Health Connect: Resident and Fellow Mental Health Program, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford Hospital and Clinic (2010 - Present)

Professional Education

  • Internship: Stanford University School of Medicine (1994) CA
  • PhD Training: CA School of Prof Psychology (1991) CA

Contact

  • Academic
    lpost@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: Psych/General Psychiatry and Psychology (Adult) Position: Clinical Professor
    • 401 Quarry Road
    • Stanford,  California  94305-5722 
  • Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 401 Quarry Rd MC 5795 Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 724-9900 (fax)

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 5722

Links

2022-23 Courses

All Publications

  • A Facilitated-Group Approach to Wellness in Surgical Residency. JAMA surgery Mueller, C. M., Buckle, M., Post, L. 2018

    View details for PubMedID 30267058

  • Exercise restrictions trigger psychological difficulty in active and athletic adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Open heart Luiten, R. C., Ormond, K., Post, L., Asif, I. M., Wheeler, M. T., Caleshu, C. 2016; 3 (2)

    Abstract

    We examined the extent and nature of the psychological difficulty experienced by athletic adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), correlates of that difficulty and coping mechanisms.A survey assessed athletic history and psychological impact of exercise restrictions. LASSO penalised linear regression identified factors associated with psychological difficulty. Semistructured interviews provided deeper insight into the nature and origins of psychological difficulty.54 individuals (33% female, mean age 55.9) completed the survey. The majority were recreational athletes at the time of restriction (67%). There was a drop in athleticism after diagnosis, including time spent exercising (p=0.04) and identification as an athlete (p=0.0005). Most respondents (54%) found it stressful and/or difficult to adjust to exercise restrictions. Greater psychological morbidity was associated with history of elite or competitive athletics, athletic identity and decrease in time spent exercising. 16 individuals (44% female, mean age 52.4) were interviewed. Long-term effects included weight gain and uncertainty about exercising safely. The role of exercise in interviewees' lives contracted significantly after restriction, from multiple functions (eg, social, stress relief, fitness) to solely health maintenance. Interviewees reported a unique form of social support: having family and friends participate with them in lower intensity exercise. Lack of understanding from family or friends and avoiding exercise completely were detrimental to coping.Athletic adults with HCM experience multifaceted, lasting difficulty adjusting to exercise recommendations. These data can guide clinicians in identifying patients at highest risk for distress and in helping to bolster coping and adaptation.

    View details for PubMedID 27843566

  • Psychologist-Facilitated Group Sessions for Residents: A Worthwhile Investment? Lin, D. T., Qiu, W., Lai, C., Post, L. I., Merrell, S., Lau, J. N., Salles, A., Mueller, C. M. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. 2018: E53–E54

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.08.138

    View details for Web of Science ID 000447772500120