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Thyra Fossum

Thyra Fossum, PhD, LP

Director of Clinical Training, PsyD Program

Dr. Fossum joined Capella in 2005 as core faculty member. She served as Associate Director of Clinical Training for the School of Psychology, then became Director of Clinical Training for the PsyD Program in 2009. She has worked in hospital inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, research, and private practice settings.

Educational Background
  • Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University
Career Highlights
  • Fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Named Director of Clinical Training in the PsyD program
Teaching Philosophy

"To succeed in this field, it’s critical to gain foundational knowledge of psychology and its research, learn and apply the tools of our field, and build self-awareness. I work with students to develop these skills.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Clinical psychology
  • Research methodology and statistics
Research Interests
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Personality

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