Dr. Nakamura’s research investigates dissemination and implementation concerns as they relate to diffusing evidence-based practices into community-based settings; youth assessment and diagnostic issues; and anxiety disorders among children and adolescents. Students interested in these topics, the scientist-practitioner training model, and working with children and adolescents are encouraged to apply to work with Dr. Nakamura in the clinical studies program.
Academic Positions
Professor of Clinical Psychology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
August 2019 – current
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
August 2013 – July 2019
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
August 2008 – July 2013
Education & Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
State of Hawaii: August 2010
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Degree awarded: December 2007
Advisor: Bruce F. Chorpita, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral Clinical Training
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Child STEPS Project
July 2007-June 2008
Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship
Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine