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Dr Tamika Zapolski

Ph.D., HSPP

Mental Health and Wellness for Every Life and Every Journey

Educating, inspiring, and empowering individuals and communities — where wellness is honored, healing is nurtured, and growth is possible.

At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to improving mental health and wellness for people of all ages and backgrounds. Through research, clinical work, community engagement, workshops, trainings, and wellness initiatives, I strive to create spaces where healing and growth are not just possible—but realized. Whether you’re here to find resources, learn about community engagement and research studies, or explore workshop and training opportunities, you will find information and resources intentionally designed to educate, inspire and empower you through your mental health and wellness journey!

Areas of Expertise

Minority Health

  • Implementation of culturally informed clinical practices and treatment models

  • Research expertise on culturally relevant risk and protective factors for Black youth and young adults

Training

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and adaptations in clinical, community, and school settings

  • Delivery of Mental Health First Aid for teens and adults

  • Director for ECHO programming

Community Engagement

  • Expertise in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) practices

  • Development and implementation of community and youth advisory boards

  • Development and implementation of positive youth development programs

Mental Health & Substance Use

  • Clinical expertise in incorporation of DBT techniques and skills for youth/adolescent and adult clients

  • Clinical expertise in substance use treatment and recovery

  • Research expertise on sociocultural models for mental health and substance use among youth and young adults

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. I engage in a variety of professional activities including reseacenterednical services for youth and adults, community engagement, consultation, and training. The overarching goal for all my work is to engage in culturally centered and developmentally appropriate practices that are relevant and effective and meet the needs of those I serve.

Dr Tamika Zapolski
Ph.D., HSPP
Green Rolling Hills

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