Rhiannon Adams, Psy.D.
Dr. Adams is a licensed psychologist in Missouri. She graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Washington D.C. campus. Dr. Adams completed her postdoctoral training at CBM. She is the Director of Treatment Services and manages the hospital’s competency enhancement/treatment services. Professional interests include CBT, competency assessment and restoration, treatment of severe and persistent mental illness, and supervision. In her free time, Dr. Adams enjoys watching and playing sports as well as exploring the Kansas City area.
Ecem Demirli, Ph.D.
Dr. Demirli is a licensed psychologist in Missouri. She is the Psychology Training Director and functions as a staff psychologist at CBM. Dr. Demirli obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Forest Institute and her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. She completed her doctoral internship at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, a state hospital in NY, and her postdoctoral SMI fellowship at Kansas City VA Medical Center. Her professional interests include severe mental illness, psychosis, self-continuity, and recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches. She spends her personal time engaging in activities related to art and advocacy, watching sci-fi and fantasy, and reading non-fiction books on social and systemic issues.
Matthew Fowler, Psy.D.
Dr. Fowler is a licensed psychologist in Missouri. He is the Forensic Outpatient Coordinator for the doctoral internship program. Prior to receiving a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Saint Thomas (Twin Cities) in 2016, Dr. Fowler completed practicums within the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a private forensic practice, as well as a pre-doctoral internship at CBM. He subsequently completed postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at CBM and has been a staff member in the Psychology Department and a Certified Forensic Examiner since 2016. Outside of CBM, Dr. Fowler engages in private practice conducting mental evaluations and providing testimony within criminal proceedings. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and watching sports.
Christopher Robertson, Ph.D.
Dr. Robertson obtained his doctoral degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a Certified Forensic Examiner at the Center for Behavioral Medicine and will serve as the Postdoctoral Training Director. He enjoys golfing, fishing, and snowboarding; these are activities in which his performance ranges from terrible to mediocre. Mostly, he watches movies, reads true crime books, and does crossword puzzles; these are activities in which he excels.
Kathleen Smith, Ph.D.
Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist in Missouri and a Certified Forensic Examiner. She graduated with her master’s in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Idaho State University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and her postdoctoral fellowship in forensic psychology at CBM. Dr. Smith is the Director of Forensic Services and coordinates CBM’s outpatient competency restoration evaluations through consultation with the Missouri DMH’s Forensic Mobile Team. Her professional interests include psycholegal evaluations, assessment of sexual violence risk, and the management of competency restoration waitlists. Dr. Smith enjoys watching and playing sports, rom-coms, board games, and spending time with family.
Katherine Sterling, Psy.D.
Dr. Sterling is a licensed psychologist in Missouri and Colorado. She graduated from Pacific University with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship at CBM and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Denver Forensic Institute for Research, Service, and Training (Denver FIRST). Dr. Sterling conducts forensic evaluations. Her professional and research interests include delusional disorder, juvenile justice topics, and personality pathology. In her personal time, she enjoys accumulating books to add to an already extensive to be read pile and occasionally being a burdensome member of a trivia team.
Brooke Stettler, Ph.D.
Dr. Stettler is a licensed psychologist in Missouri and works as a Certified Forensic Examiner. She received her degree from Montclair State University, completed her internship at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, and was a postdoctoral resident at CBM prior to joining as staff. Her professional interests include psycholegal evaluations, severe and persistent mental illness populations, and military/veteran topics. In her free time, Dr. Stettler enjoys exploring Kansas City, being a bandwagon sports fan, and fair-weather outdoor activities.
Xiaonan Zhang, Ph.D.,
Dr. Zhang is a licensed psychologist in Missouri. She received her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Marquette University. She completed her predoctoral internship and treatment-focused postdoctoral fellowship at CBM. Dr. Zhang currently works as a unit psychologist on unit 3D. Her clinical interests primarily include working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses from various theoretical orientations. She is also interested in conducting research on psycho-legal topics and effectiveness of treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. In her free time, Dr. Zhang enjoys exploring coffee shops, brainstorming ideas to develop potential hobbies, and hanging out with friends.