Baton Rouge Supervisor
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L.E. Lajos *
CURRICULUM VITA
Laura E. Lajos, Ph.D., DABSM
CONTACT INFORMATION
Longboat Key, FL 34228
225-***-**** (mobile)
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EDUCATION
2002 - 2003 Postdoctoral Fellowship
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
(APA-accredited postdoctoral program)
Concentration: Sleep Medicine/Health Psychology
2002 Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Minor Area: Behavioral Neurology
Dissertation Title: The Relation Between Electrodermal Activity in Sleep,
Negative Affect, and Stress in Patients Referred for Nocturnal
Polysomnography
(APA-accredited doctoral program)
2001 - 2002 Predoctoral Clinical Internship in Health Psychology
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
(APA-accredited predoctoral internship program)
1999 Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Thesis Title: Is There an Association Between Stress and Sleep Apnea
Syndrome?
1994 Master of Arts, Psychology
Boston University, Boston, MA.
1993 Bachelor of Arts
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University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
Major: Psychology; Minor: Health and Society
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE INFORMATION
2005 - present Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
2004 - present Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Louisiana, #963
POSITIONS HELD
Clinical Positions
9/04 – 5/09 Psychologist, Sleep Disorders Center, Ochsner Health Center
Baton Rouge, LA.
Individual therapy focusing on treatment compliance for sleep apnea,
insomnia, hypersomnia and the management of other sleep disorders.
Conducted intake interviews, generated treatment plans for patients referred
for evaluation, conducted follow-up appointments with patients referred for
polysomnogram, monitored treatment adherence, and interpreted
polysomnographic data.
4/08 – 1/09 Private Practitioner, Psychological & Psychosocial Services of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA.
Performed psychotherapy services and assessment in a private practice
setting, as well as provided services for state agencies such as the Department
of Juvenile Services, Office of Juvenile Justice, and Louisiana Rehabilitation
Services.
6/04 – 2/08 Psychologist, Alan Taylor & Associates
Baton Rouge, LA.
Assessed psychological, intellectual and academic functioning in a varied
patient population (i.e., Social Security Disability, Louisiana Rehabilitation
Services, and private patients). Provided psychotherapy services to
adolescents and adults.
3/04 - 8/04 Clinical Associate, Assessment and Psychological Services, Baton Rouge,
LA.
Conducted assessments and generated reports regarding psychological functioning, learning
disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a child/adolescent
population.
9/02 - 1/04 Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Psychology
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Concentration: Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine: Performed record review and report writing of
polysomnographic assessment and treatment data. Conducted individual
therapy focusing on treatment compliance for sleep apnea, insomnia,
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hypersomnia and management of other sleep disorders. Participated in a
weekly sleep disorders clinic with two board-certified sleep medicine
specialists. Completed data collection and analyses for a research project on
the relation between posttraumatic stress disorder and sleep apnea syndrome.
Supervisor: Paul Ingmundson, Ph.D.
Other: Conducted weekly pain assessments and psychotherapy as a member
of a chronic pain management team. Performed assessment and treatment
with individuals meeting diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder
and co-led a bimonthly Vietnam veterans group as part of a multidisciplinary
treatment team. Co-led a weekly pain management group, conducted rotating
group therapy sessions (e.g., women's issues, sleep disorders) and individual
psychotherapy with patients at a day-treatment facility. Led weekly group
therapy sessions as part of a comprehensive smoking cessation program.
Conducted psychological evaluations of organ transplant candidates.
Completed both brief and long-term treatment with veterans with a variety of
Axis I and II psychological diagnoses. Coordinated the organization of an
off-site walking group for veterans.
Supervisors: Paul Ingmundson, Ph.D., John H. Smith, Ph.D., Stephen
Getsinger, Ph.D., Stephen Holliday, Ph.D., Michele Mick, Ph.D.
8/01 – 8/02 Health Psychology Intern, South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX.
Rotations: Sleep Medicine (8/01 – 8/02), Internal Medicine Clinic (8/01 –
8/02), Health Psychology (8/01 – 12/01), Inpatient Psychiatry (12/01 – 4/01),
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team (4/02 –8/02).
Supervisors: Paul Ingmundson, Ph.D., Jill Squyres, Ph.D., Stephen Holliday, Ph.D., Marvin Abney, Ph.D., Richard
Wyrick, Ph.D., Stephen Getsinger, Ph.D.
1/00 - 8/01 Graduate Student Therapist, Adult Clinical Psychology Practicum
8/96 - 8/98 Psychological Services Center
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Conducted outpatient assessment, case formulation, report writing, and individualized psychotherapy for personality
disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders and marital conflict.
Supervisor: William F. Waters, Ph.D.
8/99 - 5/01 Graduate Student Therapist, Adult Clinical Psychology Practicum
Psychological Services Center
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Assessed and treated adolescents and adults with a broad range of
psychological diagnoses including eating, mood, anxiety, and personality
disorders, as well as pathological gambling and trichotillomania. Co-led a
16-week weight loss group and a weekly depression group.
Supervisor: Donald A. Williamson, Ph.D.
1/98 - 7/01 Sleep Medicine Extern, Sleep Medicine Practicum
Sleep Disorders Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center & Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA.
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Reviewed polysomnographic, sleep quality self-report, and medical
laboratory data of patients referred for nocturnal polysomnogram. Assisted
in polysomnographic assessment, diagnosis and report writing.
Supervisor: William F. Waters, Ph.D.
6/98 - 8/99 Graduate Student Extern, Neuropsychology Practicum
Psychological Services Center
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Assessment and report writing regarding intellectual, memory, achievement,
neuropsychological, and psychological functioning of outpatients tested for
learning disabilities and/or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Supervisor: William Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
10/95 - 7/96 Community Residence Counselor
Bipolar and Psychotic Disorders Program
McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.
Assessed daily functioning of patients in a partial hospitalization program,
counseled patients, and planned and led group therapy sessions to foster
illness management. Participated in weekly rounds meetings to discuss and
plan immediate and long-term treatment.
Supervisor: Sissy Douglas, R.N.
7/94 - 7/95 Clinical Evaluator/Research Assistant
Pediatric and Adult Psychopharmacology Clinic
McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.
Administered semi-structured interviews and neuropsychological testing to a
clinic population and research participants, generated DSM-IIIR and DSM-
IV diagnoses, and database management. Assisted with a pilot research
project on obsessive compulsive disorder.
Supervisor: Daniel Geller, M.D.
Research Positions
8/98 - 5/01 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Psychology
8/96 - 5/97 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Performed various duties to foster research in the area of sleep medicine: data
entry, statistical analyses and interpretation, preparation of manuscripts,
planning of future projects, supervision of undergraduate research assistants,
and management of a one-bedroom sleep laboratory.
Supervisor: William F. Waters, Ph.D.
8/97 - 5/98 Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Managed an on-campus research laboratory and supervised undergraduate
research assistants.
Supervisor: James Geer, Ph.D.
8/96 - 5/97 Graduate Research Assistant
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA.
Provided research support for several projects in the area of behaviorally
based weight management programs.
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Supervisors: Pamela Davis-Martin, Ph.D., Phillip J. Brantley, Ph.D.
7/95 - 7/96 Research Assistant
Sleep Disorders Center
McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.
Facilitated research projects and publications by collecting, entering, and
performing data analyses. Observed patients undergoing sleep laboratory
evaluations.
Supervisor: John Winkelman, M.D., Ph.D.
1/94 - 7/94 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Psychology
Boston University, Boston, MA.
Assisted with a pilot research project on couple conflict in intimate
relationships. Developed questionnaires, performed library research,
recruited and interviewed subjects, and aided in the preliminary interpretation
of results.
Supervisor: Kathleen Malley, Ed.D.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Carney, C. E., Lajos, L. E., & Waters, W. F. (2004). Wrist actigraph versus self-report in normal
sleepers: sleep schedule adherence and self-report validity. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 2(3), 134-
143.
Waters, W. F., Hurry, M. J., Binks, P. G., Carney, C. E., Lajos, L. E., Fuller, K. H., Betz, B.,
Johnson, J., Anderson, T., & Tucci, J. M. (2003). Behavioral and hypnotic treatments for insomnia
subtypes. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 1(2), 81-101.
Published Abstracts and Paper/Poster Presentations
Molina, P. E., Ingmundson, P., Lajos, L. E., & Im, S. S. (2004). Effect of psychiatric diagnoses and
medications on CPAP adherence in VA patients. Chest, 126 (Suppl.), 781S.
Poster presented at the 70th Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians,
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Seattle, WA. October, 2004
Lajos, L. E., Molina, P. E., Im, S. S., Gonzales, T. A., Garza, P. C., & Ingmundson, P. T. (2004).
Continuous positive airway pressure adherence among veterans with and without posttraumatic
stress disorder. Sleep, 27 (Abstract Suppl.), A228.
Poster presented at the 18th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Philadelphia, PA. June, 2004.
Lajos, L. E., Waters, W. F., Hurry, M. J., & Benton, L.G. (2003). Electrodermal activity in a sleep
clinic population: its relation to stress, sleep quality and EEG arousals. Sleep, 26 (Abstract Suppl.),
A234.
Poster presented at the 17th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Chicago, IL. June, 2003.
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Carney, C. E., Lajos, L. E., & Waters, W. F. (2002). The use of wrist actigraphy to increase
compliance to sleep hygiene instructions in undergraduates. Sleep, 25 (Abstract Suppl.), A270.
Poster presented at the 16th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Seattle, WA. June, 2002.
Lajos, L. E., & Waters, W. F. (2000). An investigation of sleep apnea variables as predictors of
sleep continuity and sleep architecture. Sleep, 23 (Suppl. 2), A272-273.
Poster presented at the 14th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Las Vegas, NV. June, 2000.
Lajos, L. E., & Waters, W. F. (1999). Is there an association between stress and sleep apnea
syndrome?. Sleep, 22 (Suppl. 1), S194.
Poster presented at the 13th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Orlando, FL. June, 1999.
Hurry, M., Waters, W. F., Binks, P., Fuller, K., Betz, B., Anderson, T., Johnson, J., Browndyke, J.,
Lajos, L., & McCabe, B. (1998). Behavioral treatments for persistent psychophysiological
insomnia, alone and combined, compared with sleep hygiene education and dalmane. Sleep, 21
(Suppl. 3), 101.
Paper presented at the 12th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, New Orleans, LA. June, 1998.
Lajos, L. E., Waters, W. F., Browndyke, J. N., Hurry, M. J., Johnson, J. A., & Anderson, T. (1998).
The relationship between subjective self-report of mood state and sleep-related respiratory events in
insomnia and control populations. Sleep, 21 (Suppl. 3), 75.
Poster presented at the 12th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, New Orleans, LA. June, 1998.
Waters, W. F., Hurry, M., Binks, P., Fuller, K., Betz, B., Anderson, T., Johnson, J., Browndyke, J.,
Lajos, L., & McCabe, B. (1998). The effect of progressive muscle relaxation can be enhanced by
pairing it with dalmane at bedtime: a classical conditioning effect. Sleep, 21 (Suppl. 3), 100.
Paper presented at the 12th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, New Orleans, LA. June, 1998.
Winkelman, J. W., & Lajos, L. (1997). Is schizophrenia a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea?
Sleep Research, 26, 305.
Poster presented at the 11th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, San Francisco, CA. June, 1997.
Winkelman, J., Chertow, G., Lajos, L., & Lazarus, J. M. (1996). Restless legs syndrome is
associated with reduced long-term survival in patients with end-stage renal disease. Sleep
Research, 25, 454.
Poster presented at the 10th Annual Convention of the Associated Professional Sleep
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Societies, Washington, DC. June, 1996.
MEDIA APPEARANCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Sleep and Sleep Disorders: A General Overview. Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (in-service
presentation), Baton Rouge, LA, December 2007.
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Sleep Disorders. Medical Minutes on WRKF Radio Station (NPR), Baton Rouge, LA, May 7-
11, 2007.
No Rest for the Weary. The Advocate Newspaper, Baton Rouge, LA, May 21, 2007 (Section D,
pg 1).
Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in a Private Practice Setting. Louisiana State
University Department of Psychology and LSU Continuing Education, Baton Rouge, LA, June
2006.
The Need for ZZZs. In Register Magazine, Baton Rouge, LA, February 2006.
Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients. National Association of Social Workers, Baton Rouge,
LA, June 2005.
Proper Sleep Hygiene. Jaguar Journal radio talk show (1550 AM), Baton Rouge, LA, April
2005.
Assessment, Treatment and Management of Sleep Disorders. 2 Your Health segment of evening
news, WBRZ Television, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2005.
Drowsy Driving. 2une in Morning Show. WBRZ Television, Baton Rouge, LA, December
2004.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Assessment, Treatment and a Case Example. Psychology Grand
Rounds, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX, January 2003.
The Relation between Electrodermal Activity in Sleep, Negative Affect, and Stress in Patients
Referred for Nocturnal Polysomnography. Psychology Grand Rounds, Audie L. Murphy
Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, TX, August 2002.
An Overview of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Common Among Older Adults. Older Adult Service
and Information System (OASIS) program, San Antonio, TX, March 2002.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2007 Guest Lecturer
Louisiana State University
Course: Psychotherapy and Behavior Change
2/04 - 3/04 Instructor, Department of Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Course: Psychological Counseling
8/97 - 5/98 Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Course: Human Sexuality
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Supervisor: James Geer, Ph.D.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2002 Clinical Scholar Research Award, Louisiana State University
2001 Art Riopelle Dissertation Award, Louisiana State University
1993 Cum Laude Graduate, University of Rochester
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2009 - present Florida Psychological Association
2005 - present Louisiana Psychological Association
1998 - present American Academy of Sleep Medicine
1993 - present American Psychological Association
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
William F. Waters, Ph.D., DABSM
Professor Emeritus Louisiana State University
Director, Sleep Disorders Center, Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge
9001 Summa Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
Stephen Holliday, Ph.D.
Department of Veterans Affairs
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ATTN: 109-MH
South Texas Veterans Health Care System Audie L. Murphy Division
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78229
Paul Ingmundson, Ph.D., DABSM
Staff Psychologist
Psychology Department (116B)
South Texas Veterans Health Care System Audie L. Murphy Division
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78229
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