Stephanie Gaines, Psy.D.
Human Performance Program Manager
Stephanie Gaines, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with a diverse professional background serving over 18 years serving in law enforcement, military, and the federal government.
Dr. Gaines began her career in public service as a Police Officer for the City of Richmond, where she served in specialized units and supported undercover operations. She has worked in the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as a Research Analyst, where her focus was on Active Shooters. She has clinical experience working in a variety of mental health settings to include major medical centers, crisis care programs, inpatient units, community mental health, and correctional institutions, before being commissioned as a Naval Officer.
Dr. Gaines completed her post doctorate training at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, where she held a variety of positions within the US Navy running a multidisciplinary clinic responsible for the coordination and implementation of psychological assessments, fitness and return-to-duty evaluations, and direct clinical support to personnel, throughout the Navy Medicine, West region. Dr. Gaines managed and coordinated a psychiatric rapid intervention team for the US Navy responsible for responding to major disasters. She also has experience leading multidisciplinary teams of medical and mental health professionals responsible for delivering evidence-based services around the world.
Currently, Dr. Gaines serves as Thinkblot’s Human Performance Program Manager. She is responsible for all the development, implementation, and day-to-day operations associated with the human performance program directly supporting several law enforcement, fire, and first responder customers.
Dr. Gaines earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University, and her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Marymount University, before earning her Doctorate from the American School of Professional Psychology, with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology.