R. Lane Forsman, Ph.D, LCSW

He/They

Assistant Professor

Smiling white person with short graying hair, green geometric glasses, wearing a plaid button up shirt and blue sports coat
Location

Sabin 259

Phone
(319) 273-5690

R. Lane Forsman, Ph.D, LCSW

He/They

Assistant Professor

Dr. Forsman has experience across the practice spectrums of social work. As a direct practitioner they have worked as a substance use counselor, an Assertive Community Treatment mental health professional, and an individual therapist utilizing motivational interviewing. As a policy practitioner, Dr. Forsman worked for the Institute for Justice Research and Development on Smart Decarceration and reintegration for individuals released from prison. On a more social level you can find them watching college football or playing board games.

Education
  • PhD in Social Work Florida State University
  • MSW Florida State University
  • BSW Florida State University
Teaching Interests
  • Policy practice and advocacy
  • Practice with groups
  • Diversity and social justice
  • Queer social work
Research Interests
  • Gender and trauma
  • Sexual violence and gender identity