Current Affiliation

Indiana University Northwest Pre-Health Department/Studies

Qualitification

Dr. Tammi McGill is a doctoral-level mental health professional, neuropsychotherapist, certified clinical trauma professional, published scholarly author, and behavioral disorder specialist whose expertise encompasses clinical mental health counseling, behavioral neuroscience, trauma-informed psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based behavioral interventions. Her clinical and academic interests focus on the relationship between neurological functioning, psychological health, neurotransmitter activity, emotional regulation, and human behavior. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), motivational interviewing, behavioral modification, and neuroscience-informed interventions. Dr. McGill is the author of the published clinical review article, "Tardive Dyskinesia and Akathisia: A Dopamine System Theory Clinical Review," in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Neurodisorders (2019), which examines the neurological mechanisms underlying medication-induced movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia and akathisia, with a focus on dopamine receptor activity, extrapyramidal symptoms, and the role of additional neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin and norepinephrine. As Editor-in-Chief of Acta Scientific Neurology, Dr. McGill is committed to advancing scientific integrity, rigorous scholarly inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of evidence-based research in neurology and related scientific disciplines. Her editorial interests include behavioral neuroscience, clinical neuropsychiatry, neuropsychotherapy, neuroplasticity, psychopharmacology, neurological movement disorders, and the relationship between brain functionship and psychological well-being. In addition to her clinical and scholarly contributions, Dr. McGill is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fearless Leader, an empowerment initiative dedicated to promoting emotional wellness, psychological resilience, mentorship, personal development, and leadership opportunities for girls and women of all ages. Through her clinical expertise, published scholarship, and editorial leadership, Dr. McGill remains committed to bridging neuroscience, psychological science, and evidence-based clinical practice to advance research that improves mental health outcomes and strengthens our understanding of the relationship between the brain, behavior, and human development.

Research Expertise

Neuropsychotherapy; Behavioral Neuroscience; Clinical Neuropsychiatry; Psychopharmacology; Tardive Dyskinesia; Akathisia; Extrapyramidal Movement Disorders; Dopamine Receptor Mechanisms; Neurotransmitter Functioning; Neuroplasticity; Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Behavioral Modification; Medication Safety; and Evidence-Based Mental Health Interventions.