Chandler Broadbent, PsyD

Bio:
Chandler Broadbent, PsyD, is a postdoctoral fellow in Health Psychology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she applies her expertise in integrative treatments for overlapping chronic health conditions. She earned her PsyD from California Baptist University, receiving the Clinical Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions. Dr. Broadbent's dissertation examined the complex interplay between attachment styles, shame-proneness, and body image, and she has recently developed a group-based hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy protocol for stress management in the context of chronic illness.

In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Broadbent has served as a Behavioral Scientist Faculty member at HCA Healthcare Riverside's Family Medicine Residency Program. She has a rich background in community outreach, marketing, and professional development, previously holding leadership roles at Ruhnau Clarke Architects and Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee.

Dr. Broadbent is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association's Division 38 (Health Psychology), Division 30 (Society of Psychological Hypnosis), and Division 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women). She has presented her work at national conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. With a commitment to advancing mental health care, Dr. Broadbent continues to contribute to both the academic and clinical communities through her research, teaching, and practice. 

Personal Statement & Approach:
I'm deeply passionate about working in an integrative team because it aligns with my core values of empathy, authenticity, and understanding. My specialization in hypnosis for chronic pain and stress management allows me to bring a creative approach to complex issues, but it's the collaborative environment that truly enriches the treatment process. By working closely with other providers, I can offer patients comprehensive care that addresses their needs from multiple angles. My approach is strongly informed by mindful self-compassion and internal family systems, both of which have personally transformed my own life. This, coupled with my humanistic, person-centered philosophy, fuels my commitment to helping patients heal in a way that honors their whole selves.