About Me

I grew up in Georgia and have a deep love for nature and the outdoors. I love learning and dedicate my time, personally and professionally, to continued growth and curiosity. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Georgia, and I moved to Texas in 2008 when I completed a postgraduate fellowship at The Menninger Clinic. I obtained my PhD from Smith College School for Social Work, where I received in-depth training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and clinical research.

I have been studying under a Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) trained Supervisor for the last four years, and I provide integration services for those interested in pursuing experiences of non-ordinary states of consciousness.

Prior to founding Riley Psychological Services in 2017, I worked at The Menninger Clinic for ten years. There, I created and co-developed the Eating Disorders Track, which continues to exist and provides clients with evidence-based programming and meal support. I am currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Smith College School for Social Work, where I regularly teach doctoral students.

I have sought training and education in various treatment methods and modalities. These include, but are not limited to: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT); psychodynamic psychotherapy; Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and The Daring Way ™.

Below is a list of selected publications:

MacCaughelty, C. R. (in press). Community-based research. In J. Creswell Báez (Section Ed.). Issues of Equity. In J. Salvo and J. Ulmer (Eds.), Routledge Resources Online - Qualitative Research Methods. Routledge. [insert online link when available] [Invited and Peer Reviewed].  

MacCaughelty, C. R. (2023). Eating disorder mental health literacy: A national survey of clinical social workers in the United States. Journal of Social Work, 23(2), 300-316. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680173221144217

Dissertation - MacCaughelty, C. R. (2017). The eating disorder mental health literacy of clinical social workers: An examination of assessment practices and knowledge. Smith College School for Social Work.

MacCaughelty, C., Wagner, R., & Rufino, K. (2016). Does being overweight or male increase a patient's risk of not being referred for an eating disorder consult? International Journal of Eating Disorders, 49(10), 963-966. Here

Wagner, R., MacCaughelty, C., Rufino, K., Pack, T., Poplack, J., George, K., & Ruscitti, C. (2016). Effectiveness of a track-based model for treating eating disorders in a general psychiatric hospital. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 80(1), 49. Here

Wagner, R. A., & MacCaughelty, C. R. (2013). A track-based approach for treating eating disorders. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 77(3), 222. Here

Holosko, M., Skinner, J., MacCaughelty, C., & Stahl, K. M. (2010). Building the implicit BSW curriculum at a large southern state university. Journal of Social Work Education, 46(3), 411-423. Here

Holosko, M. J., & Maccaughelty, C. R. (2009). Planning evaluations of employee assistance programs using information technology. Employee Assistance Programs: Wellness/Enhancement Programming, 183.