Education
- Ph.D. Florida International University, 2016
- MSW, Touro College, 2011
- MA in Clinical Psychology, Western Carolina University, 2008
- BA in Psychology & Sociology, Salem College, 2004
Areas of Interest
Dr. Shtompel’s expertise is in Yoga and mindfulness for disease prevention and health promotion, gerontology, healthy aging and cognitive vitality, and access to healthcare in older adults.
Biography
Natalia Shtompel, Ph.D., LCSW, MA, is an Associate Professor at Barry University School of Social Work. She teaches at undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, including psychopathology, human development, neurobiology, trauma, evaluation, and research courses. Dr. Shtompel is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Informed Yoga, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). In addition to teaching and a private practice, Dr. Shtompel serves as the Chair of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Aging Section Committee and a volunteer counselor with the Alliance for Aging (Miami, FL). Dr. Shtompel regularly presents on Yoga, mindfulness, aging, and related topics at professional conferences and community events.