Current Position:

Associate Professor of Psychology

Incoming Director of Clinical Training (starting July, 2013)

Description:

My primary area of research interest is in the health correlates of being part of a stigmatized minority group. Specifically, I have studied substance use disorders and other mental health conditions among LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals and homeless adolescent populations. My work is framed within a contextual model that takes into account the unique experiences of identifying as part of a marginalized segment of society. I also study aspects of psychotherapy process, including the reciprocal experiences of psychotherapy “burnout” among high utilizers of services and their providers. A recent study investigates the experience of clients encountering their therapists unexpectedly outside of the therapy setting. As a practitioner, I work with adult clients who present with a variety of behavior disorders as well as problems in living. I am a relationship-oriented therapist who draws upon evidence-based approaches when applicable to the particular client’s problem.

 

Information Regarding Current Graduate Students:

My current research lab consists of four graduate students: Robert Enoch is a doctoral candidate who is currently working on his dissertation and applying for internship next year. Nick Livingston is a third-year graduate student at UM, and Katie Oost is a second-year graduate student. Our newest lab member, Hillary Gleason, will be starting this fall. In the presentation and publication list below, graduate students co-authors and co-presenters are in bold, and undergraduate students in italics.

Notice to Applicants for the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology:

At this point, I do plan on taking a graduate student for the 2014 admissions cycle. We will begin reviewing applications shortly after the application deadline next January. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions at bryan.cochran@umontana.edu. 

Office Hours:

For Spring, 2013: Mondays 10:30-12, Thursdays 2:30-4 (in SB#364), or by appointment

Field Of Study:

Substance abuse and dependence; prescription drug misuse; LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) issues; psychotherapy process; cognitive behavioral treatment; relationship-oriented psychotherapy

Courses:

Psychology 340 – Abnormal Psychology; Psychology 378 - Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology; Psychology 510 - Trends in Psychological Research; Psychology 532 – Advanced Psychopathology; Psychology 534 - Advanced Clinical Practicum; Psychology 631 - Interventions: Substance Misuse; Psychology 631 - Interventions: LGBT Issues; WGS 463 - Women and Gender Studies Capstone

Spring 2013: Psyx 340, Psyx 534

Education:

Ph.D., University of Washington, 2003 (clinical internship at the VA Medical Affairs - Seattle division completed 2003)
M.S., University of Washington, 2000
B.S., Furman University, 1996

Affiliations:

American Psychological Association

Montana Psychological Association

American Public Health Association

The Rockway Institute

The Trevor Project, Mental Health Advisory Board Member

Specialized Skills:

Current Editorial Board Member:

Journal of LGBT Youth

Peer Reviewer (regular or recent reviewer of manuscripts for the following journals):

Addiction, American Journal of Public Health, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Criminal Justice, Journal of LGBT Health Research, Journal of LGBT Youth, Psychological Bulletin, Psychology and Aging, Sex Roles, Traumatology

Professional Experience:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (MT #970)

Selected Publications:

Flentje, A., Heck, N. C., & Cochran, B. N. (in press). Sexual reorientation therapy interventions: Perspectives of ex-ex-gay individuals. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health.

Simpson, T. L., Balsam, K., Cochran, B. N., Lehavot, K., & Gold, S. (in press). Veterans healthcare administration utilization among sexual minority veterans. Psychological Services.

Flentje, A., Heck, N. C., & Cochran, B. N. (in press). Experiences of ex-ex-gay individuals in sexual reorientation therapy: Reasons for seeking treatment, perceived helpfulness and harmfulness of treatment, and post-treatment identification. Journal of Homosexuality.

Cochran, B. N., Balsam, K., Flentje, A., Malte, C. A., & Simpson, T. (2013). Mental health characteristics of sexual minority veterans. Journal of Homosexuality, 60, 419-435.

Heck, N. C., Lindquist, L., Stewart, B., Brennan, C., & Cochran, B. N. (2013). To join or not to join: Gay-straight student alliances and the high school experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 25, 77-101. 

Heck, N. C., Flentje, A., & Cochran, B. N. (2013). Intake interviewing with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients: Starting from a place of affirmation. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 43(1), 23-32..

Heck, N. C., Flentje, A., & Cochran, B. N. (2011). Offsetting risks: High school gay-straight alliances and sexual minority youth. School Psychology Quarterly, 26, 161-174.

Peavy, K. M., Cochran, B. N., & Wax, J. (2010). What they want: Motivation and treatment choice in non-treatment seeking substance abusers. Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment, 9, 150-157.

Cochran, B. N., Stewart, A. J., Kiklevich, A., Flentje, A., & Wong, C. (2009). The impact of extratherapeutic encounters: Individual reactions to both hypothetical and actual incidental contact with the therapist. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40, 510-517.

Santa, A. F., & Cochran, B. N. (2008). Does the impact of anti-drinking and driving public service announcements differ based on message type and viewer characteristics? Journal of Drug Education, 38, 109-129.

Cochran, B. N., Pruitt, L., Fukuda, S., Zoellner, L. A., & Feeny, N. C. (2008). Reasons underlying treatment preference: An exploratory study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23, 276-291.

Cochran, B. N., Peavy, K. M., & Santa, A. F. (2007). Differentiating LGBT individuals in substance abuse treatment: Analyses based on sexuality and drug preference. Journal of LGBT Health Research, 3, 63-75.  

Cochran, B. N., Peavy, K. M., & Cauce, A. M. (2007). Substance abuse treatment providers’ explicit and implicit attitudes regarding sexual minorities. Journal of Homosexuality, 53, 181-207.

Cochran, B. N., Peavy, K. M., & Robohm, J. S. (2007). Do specialized services exist for LGBT individuals in substance abuse treatment? A study of available treatment programs. Substance Use & Misuse, 42, 161-176.

Cochran, B. N., & Cauce, A. M. (2006). Characteristics of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals entering substance abuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 30, 135-146.

Stewart, A. J., Steiman, M., Cauce, A. M., Cochran, B. N., Whitbeck, L. B., & Hoyt, D. R. (2004). Victimization and posttraumatic stress disorder among homeless adolescents. Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 43, 325-331.

Ginzler, J. A., Cochran, B. N., & Domenech-Rodriguez, M. (2003). Sequential progression of substance use among homeless adolescents: An empirical investigation of the gateway theory. Substance Use & Misuse, 38, 727-760.

Zoellner, L. A., Feeny, N. C., Cochran, B. N., & Pruitt, L. (2003). Treatment choice for PTSD. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 41, 879-886.

*Cochran, B. N., Stewart, A., Ginzler, J. A., & Cauce, A.M. (2002). Challenges faced by homeless sexual minorities: Comparison of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender homeless adolescents with their heterosexual counterparts. American Journal of Public Health, 92, 773-777.

*see related story at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/17/us/17homeless.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Cauce, A. M., Domenech-Rodriguez, M., Paradise, M., Shea, M., Cochran, B. N., Srebnik, D., & Baydar, N. (2002). Cultural and contextual influences in mental health help seeking: A focus on ethnic minority youth. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 70, 44-55.

Linehan, M. M., Cochran, B. N., Mar, C. M., Levensky, E. R., & Comtois, K. A. (2000). Therapeutic burnout among borderline personality disordered clients and their therapists: Development and evaluation of two adaptations of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 7, 329-337.

Einstein, G. O., McDaniel, M. A., Manzi, M., Cochran, B. N., & Baker, M. (2000). Prospective memory and aging: Forgetting intentions over short delays. Psychology and Aging, 15, 671-683.

Manuscripts Under Review:

Heck, N. C., Lindquist, L., Machek, G. & Cochran, B. N. (under review). School experiences and the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young adults: Implications for the school psychologist.

Cochran, B. N., Van Den Bos, J., Flentje, A., Heck, N. C., Perlman, D., Torres, J., Valuck, R., & Carter, J. (under review). Factors predicting opioid misuse among individuals who receive an initial opioid prescription: Mathematical modeling using a database of commercially-insured individuals.

Book Chapters and Book Reviews:

Enoch, R.M., & Cochran, B.N. (2011). Gender performance in the modern world [Review of the book Doing Gender Diversity]. Sex Roles, 64, 440-442.

Cochran, B.N., & Heck, N.C. (2008). A useful resource regarding an often-overlooked population [Review of the book Affirmative Psychotherapy with Bisexual Women and Bisexual Men]. Sex Roles, 58, 597-598.

Cochran, B.N., & Santa, A. F. (2008). Drugs and alcohol. In James T. Sears (Ed.), The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Love, Courtship, and Sexuality through History. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, pp. 69-72.

Cochran, B.N. (2005). Mental health. In James T. Sears (Ed.), Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia. Portsmouth, NH: Greenwood Press, pp. 550-553.

Cochran, B.N., & Peavy, K.M. (2005). Teaching of Psychology. In James T. Sears (Ed.), Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia. Portsmouth, NH: Greenwood Press, pp. 665-669.

Cauce, A. M., Stewart, A., Domenech Rodríguez, M., Cochran, B.N., & Ginzler, J. (2003). Overcoming the odds? Adolescent development in the context of urban poverty. In S. Luthar (Ed.), Resilience and vulnerability: Adaptation in the context of childhood adversities, New York: Cambridge University Press, pp. 343-363.

Linehan, M.M., Cochran, B.N., &. Kehrer, C.A. (2001). Dialectical behavior therapy for borderline personality disorder. In Barlow, Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, 3rd Edition, pp. 470-522.

 

Recent and Upcoming Presentations:

Carter, J., Heck, N.C., Livingston, N., Flentje, A., Van Den Bos, J., Valuck, R., Perlman, D., Torres, J., & Cochran, B.N. (2012, October). Detecting possible opioid abuse or dependence via mathematical modeling. Poster presented at the 140th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA. 

Livingston, N., Heck, N.C., Flentje, A., Stewart, B., Dusek, N., Brennan, C., Clark, B., & Cochran, B.N. (2012, October). Predicting alcohol misuse among sexual minority youth: Investigating the role of sensation seeking. Paper presented at the 140th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Francisco, CA. 

Habein, C., Mason, K., Heck, N.C., & Cochran, B.N. (2010, November). Experiences of sexual minority youth in relation to gay-straight student alliances. Poster presented at the 138th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.

Heck, N. C., Van Den Bos, J., Perlman, D., Torres, J., Carter, J., Valuck, R., Flentje, A. & Cochran, B. N. (2010, November). Prevalence of co-occurring mental health conditions among opioid misusers in a commercially insured population.  Poster presented at the 138th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.

Heck, N. C.,  Lindquist, L., Bushard, C., & Cochran, B. N. (2010, November).  At-school victimization mediates the relationship between school belonging and psychopathology.  Poster presented at the 138th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.

Heck, N. C., Flentje, A. & Cochran, B. N. (2010, August) High school gay-straight alliances: An environmental indicator for healthy development. Paper presented at the 118th annual convention of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA, and was selected for the Psychological Science Graduate Superstars Datablitz Presentation.

Baker, N.J., & Cochran, B.N. (2008, October). Treatment choice study regarding anxiety: Consumer factors and explanatory influences. Poster presented at the 136th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.

Carleton, A.K., Heck, N.C., & Cochran, B.N. (2008, October). Interplay between substance use and gambling behaviors among college undergraduates. Poster presented at the 136th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.

Heck, N.C., Cochran, B.N., Simpson, T.L., & Balsam, K.F. (2008, October). Outness, same-sex sexual behavior, and alcohol problems among sexual minority veterans. Poster  presented at the 136th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.

Peavy, K.M., Wax, J.W., & Cochran, B.N. (2008, October). Motivation for substance abuse treatment among offenders who have committed drug-related crimes. Poster presented at the 136th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.

Santa, A. F., & Cochran, B.N. (2008, October). Are sexual orientation and gender identity being included in substance abuse research: A survey of recent research and state treatment databases. Paper presented at the 136th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA.

Cochran, B.N., Santa, A.F., & Peavy, K.M. (2007, November). Political and policy implications of studies in LGBT mental health. Poster presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Peavy, K.M., Santa, A.F., Cochran, B.N., & Cooper, J.C. (2007, November). Treating substance abuse in sexual minorities: Providing appropriate services. Paper presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Santa, A.F., Simpson, T.L., Balsam, K.F., & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). Reflections of policy and practices: LGBT veterans’ experiences while in the military. Paper presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Peavy, K.M., & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). Barriers to substance abuse treatment: Perceptions of a non-treatment seeking sample. Poster presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Santa, A.F., & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). An examination of anti-drinking and driving public service announcements: Differences in perception based message and viewer characteristics. Poster presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Carleton, A.K., & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). Differential rates of substance use and gambling preferences in two college samples. Poster presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Peavy, K.M., & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). Methamphetamine users’ experiences with initial substance use: A qualitative exploration. Poster presented at the 135th annual convention of the American Public Health Association, Washington, DC.

Baker, N.J. & Cochran, B.N. (2007, November). Mindfulness: A treatment choice study regarding anxiety. Poster presented at the 41th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Cochran, B.N., Kimpton, T.A., Cooper, J.C., & Hilgers, J.H. (2006, November). Treatment choice for LGBT individuals in substance abuse treatment: What factors lead to choosing LGBT-specific programs? Poster presented at the 40th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Santa, A.F., Cochran, B.N., Simpson, T.L., & Balsam, K.F. (2006, November). Experiences of men and women who were forced to leave the military due to sexual orientation. Poster presented at the 40th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Carleton, A.K. & Cochran, B.N. (2006, November). Personality characteristics and gambling severity in college students: The moderating role of game preferences. Poster presented at the 40th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Peavy, K.M., Santa, A.F., Cochran, B.N., & Cooper, J.C. (2006, November). Pathways to addiction: A comparison of methamphetamine users and nonmethamphetamine substance users. Poster presented at the 40th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Balsam, K.F., Simpson, T.L., & Cochran, B.N. (2006, August). Untold stories: Experiences of transgender military veterans. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Cochran, B.N., Balsam, K.F., & Simpson, T.L. (2005, November). Service needs and mental health characteristics of LGBT veterans: Results from a national survey. Paper presented at the 39th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Kiklevich, A., Santa, A.F., Cochran, B.N., Stewart, A.J., & Wong, C.C. (2005, November). Encountering your therapist outside of therapy: The client’s perspective on a hypothetical incidental encounter. Poster presented at the 39th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Peavy, K.M., Cochran, B.N., Esposito, B., & Kimpton, T. (2005, November). Initial substance abuse treatment response for methamphetamine users. Poster presented at the 39th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Santa, A.F., Peavy, K.M., Cochran, B.N., Simmons, K., & Carson, S. (2005, November). What works in treating clients with methamphetamine use disorders? Data from “front-line” treatment. Poster presented at the 39th annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.