Current Positions: Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Clinical Psychologist, LSU-UMC Pediatric Clinic, Lafayette, LA Clinical Director, Early Childhood Supports and Services Joseph Henry Tyler, Jr. Mental Health Center, Lafayette, LA

Education and Training:
University of Indianapolis 2001 M.A. Psychology
University of Indianapolis 2003 Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Tulane University School of Medicine 7/02 - 6/03 Psychology Internship
Tulane University School of Medicine 7/03 - 6/04 Post-Doctoral Fellow - Infant and Child Psychology

Years at Tulane:
Since 2002

Interests:
The main focus of my clinical work is on the treatment of children under the age of six with a variety of emotional, relational, and developmental problems. My primary clinical interest is in the diagnosis and treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. My current position allows for collaboration with schools and other agencies to do community trainings on important issues related to Infant Mental Health.

Selected Publications:
Zeanah, C.H., Smyke, A.T., and Settles, L.D. (2006). Orphanages as a developmental context for early childhood development. In K. McCartney and D. Phillips (Eds.) The Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development. USA : Blackwell Publishing.

Zeanah, C.H., Keyes, A., and Settles, L. (2003). Attachment relationship experiences and childhood psychopathology. In J.A. King, C.F. Ferris, and I.I. Lederhendler (Eds.) Roots of Mental Illness in Children. New York : New York Academy of Sciences.

Phone: (504) 988-5402
Fax: (504) 988-4264
E-mail:lsettles@tulane.edu

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