Professor of Psychology | Mississippi State University

Michael R. Nadorff, Ph.D.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine • Suicide Prevention • Geropsychology

Researcher, licensed psychologist, and consultant with over a decade of work at the intersection of sleep and mental health. I am passionate about extending quality mental health services to rural portions of Mississippi and making evidence-based treatment accessible to those who need it most. I serve graduate students, academic partners, clinical clients, and organizations seeking expertise in some of psychology's most critical challenges.

About Me Consulting Services

Who I Serve

Something for Everyone

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Prospective Graduate Students

Interested in joining my lab at Mississippi State University? Learn about our research areas, the application process, and what to expect in our APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program.

For Students

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Organizations & Consultants

I offer expert consulting in suicide prevention, behavioral sleep medicine, and APA accreditation for clinical training programs. Trainings, site visits, and program development available.

Consulting

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Patients & Clients

I am a licensed psychologist offering therapy and psychological assessment for individuals across the lifespan. Specialties include sleep disorders, suicide prevention, and geropsychology.

Clinical Services

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Academic Colleagues

Explore the work of the Sleep, Suicide, and Aging Lab, browse publications, and learn about active research and collaboration opportunities.

Research & Lab

New Book (2025)

The Nightmare & Sleep Disorder Toolkit

Published by New Harbinger Publications, this evidence-based workbook uses Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and other proven approaches to help readers finally get some rest.

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Expert Commentary

In the News

My research on sleep, nightmares, and mental health has been featured in Scientific American, The Weather Channel, and The Clarion Ledger. I welcome media inquiries on topics including suicide prevention, sleep disorders, and behavioral health.

Media Coverage

Areas of Expertise

What I Do

APA Accreditation Consulting

Directed MSU's Clinical Psychology PhD program for 10 years through multiple APA accreditation cycles. A member of 10+ APA site visit teams and having chaired 8 APA site visits, I am available as an external consultant for programs seeking accreditation or navigating the self-study process.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine

Founding member and Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and its Past President (2023–2024). My clinical and research work focuses on nightmares, insomnia, and evidence-based treatments such as Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) and CBT-I.

Suicide Prevention

Over 15 years of research on the sleep–suicide connection. Principal Investigator on multiple SAMHSA-funded suicide prevention grants totaling millions in funding across Mississippi and beyond.

Geropsychology

Specialized training in the assessment and treatment of older adults, including those in long-term care, primary care, and outpatient settings. Internship in Geriatric Mental Health Care & Research at Baylor College of Medicine.

Psychological Assessment

Comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disorders, and fitness-for-duty assessments (law enforcement, adoption, ministerial ordination).

Training & Education

Experienced presenter at national conferences, grand rounds, and continuing education events. Topics include suicide risk assessment, nightmare treatment, gatekeeper training, and behavioral sleep medicine.