Dr. Dobson has worked with traumatized and maltreated children for more than 10 years.  Her experiences include clinical work with children and families, program development and implementation, training, consulting and conducting research in the area of childhood trauma, abuse and neglect, secondary trauma, and the long-term effects of foster care on children and adolescents. 

Dr. Dobson is currently the Director of Programs for the ChildTrauma Academy.  In this role she oversees evolving partnership programs as the CTA's primary liaison with various state agencies.  She directs the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) which provides Secondary Trauma training and debriefings for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff who have experienced the death, or serious injury, to a child on their caseload or other traumatic event in their work. 

Dr. Dobson is responsible for coordinating the research activities within the CTA.  As part of the CTA clinical team, she participates in the assessment and treatment of children and families who have experienced some form of trauma.  Dr. Dobson is an experienced speaker having been invited to present at regional, national and international conferences.