She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. She is a Clinical Psychologist, licensed to practice in Maryland, and specializes in behavioral medicine and spirituality and health. Dr. Pearce received her Ph.D. from Yale University, after completing an internship in medical psychology at Duke University Medical Center. She then completed two post-doctoral fellowships at Duke University Medical Center, one in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and one with the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health. Research Interests