She is also a licensed psychologist. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Kansas. Dr. Rubens completed her pre-doctoral internship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a post-doctoral fellowship at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Rubens has extensive research and teaching experience at the graduate and postgraduate levels, and has served as an ad hoc reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. Her research focuses on understanding and promoting healthy sleep habits in youth, particularly those exposed to chronic and acute stressors. She is also interested in the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions to address mental and behavioral health concerns in youth.