Dr. Isha W. Metzger
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
STAFF
Julie Nguyen
Wes Unruh
Liana Giglio
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Briana Spivey
Graduate Research Coordinator
Year: 2nd Year Doctoral Student
Major: Clinical Psychology
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Research Interests: Examining the implications of Strong Black Woman Schema (SBW) and cultural coping mechanisms on the mental health outcomes in African American women. Development of culturally-adapted interventions for African Americans.
Future Goals: Obtain my PhD in clinical psychology and have a tenure-track position at a university while working as a therapist serving women of color, specifically African American women.
Interesting Fact: I am left-handed!
Latisha Swygert
Year: 2nd Year Doctoral Student
Major: Clinical Psychology
Hometown: Clinton, Mississippi
Research Interests: I am interested in behavioral and mental health outcomes due to interpersonal and racial trauma in African American adolescents.
Future Goals: I'll be here for a while- so we'll see!
Interesting Fact: I can fall asleep anywhere!
Ashanti J. Brown
Year: 1st Year Doctoral Student
Major: Clinical-Community Psychology Hometown: Stone Mountain, Georgia Research Interests: Improving culturally-tailored interventions for racial/ethnic minorities, risk and resiliency for Black youth and women, and the impact of racial and intergenerational trauma on Black individuals PTSD outcomes.
Future Goals: Obtain my PhD in clinical-community psychology and work in mental health research centers while also serving as a practicing clinician.
Interesting Fact: I love all things pink, glittery, and Beyoncé!
Niara J. Carrenard
Year: 1st Year Doctoral Student
Major: Clinical-Community Psychology
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Research Interests: I am interested in examining the long-term effects of racial, interpersonal, and intergenerational trauma and their impact on PTSD outcomes in Black-American adults. I am also interested in reducing the stigma of mental illness in the Black community through outreach and integration as well as intervention development, modification, and adaptation that target the needs of Black individuals.
Future Goals: Obtain my PhD in clinical psychology and open a nonprofit organization that provides free access to therapy for Black people in the community and serves as a research center for Black psychology.
Interesting Fact: I am a Mixed Martial Arts fighter!
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Past & Present
Jahi Hamilton
Gifty Ayawvi
Tyquavious Kelley
Year: 4th Year
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Research Interests: I am interested in psychological outcomes in the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.
Future Goals: I plan on attending a clinical or clinical psychology Ph.D. program
Interesting Fact: I have been to London and Paris!
Deron Morrison
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Psychology (pre-med)
Hometown: Suwanee, Georgia
Research Interests: I am interested in the neurobiological impact of racial trauma across the lifespan in African Americans.
Future Goals: I plan on attending medical school and pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery.
Interesting Fact: I have a mini yorkie named Daisy.
POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
Devon Slaughter
LAB ALUMNI
Lacey Walker
Destin Mizelle
Barbara Walcot-Ceesay
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