Dr. Putman focuses on child and adolescent therapy, community psychology, spirituality, and coping. She conducts research and evaluation with caregivers, such as first responders, humanitarian aid workers, and missionaries. Dr. Putman has conducted qualitative and quantitative research and provided consultation to teachers and children exposed to community violence in Guatemala and El Salvador. She has also evaluated scenario-based training methods at the Los Angeles Police Academy. Additionally, Dr. Putman maintains a private practice with