Our Team
Dr. Elizabeth Goncy
Lab Director
Associate Professor of Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
Post-doctoral studies in Prevention Science, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Dr. Goncy joined the CSU Psychology faculty in the Fall of 2016. Within her previous position at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Goncy completed a post-doctoral research fellowship and grant funded by the National Institute of Justice on adolescent dating abuse in middle school youth. Dr. Goncy is a licensed psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. She completed her APA-accredited internship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham through the Civitan-Sparks Clinic, Alabama Children's Hospital, and the UAB Medical Center. Dr. Goncy enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, daughter, Emilia, and son, Oliver. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and baking.
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Office: Union Building 249 | Email: e.goncy@csuohio.edu | Phone: 216-687-2546
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Second Year Graduate Students
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Ashleen Pinto, B.Sc.
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Ashleen is a second-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.Sc. in Psychology in Counseling skills from Middlesex University in Dubai. Her research interests include personality disorders, interpersonal relationships, abuse, and childhood trauma.
Swanaya Gurjar, B.A.
She/her/hers
Swanaya is a graduate student working towards her M.A. Her research interests are in self-harm, abuse, trauma, and suicide. She plans to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Breanna Meadows, B.A.
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Breanna is a second-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Her research interests include integrated health care and substance use.
First Year Graduate Students
Drew Hubbard, B.A.
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Drew is a first-year graduate student working towards her M.A. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Miami University. Her research interests are in interpersonal violence, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, and substance use disorder. She plans to earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Nishka Gupta,
She/Her/Hers
Nishka is a first-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.S. Honours in Biomedical Sciences with a Minor in Psychology. Her research interests include acculturation, intergenerational trauma, and cross-cultural issues. Her goal is to become a practicing clinical psychologist.
Morgan Queen, B.A.
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Morgan is a first-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Doane University. Her research interests include personality disorders and crime. Her goal is to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and become a forensic psychologist.
Kathy Reich, B.A.
She/Her/Hers
Kathy is a first-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in criminology. Her research interests include LGBTQ+ issues, abusive behavior/relationships, and criminal behavior.
Emily Yasher, B.A.
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Emily is a first-year graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Baldwin Wallace University. Her research interests include the intersection of psychology and crime. Her goal is to pursue a Ph.D. or PsyD. in clinical psychology and become a forensic psychologist.
Honors Students
Taylor White
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
Expected graduation: Spring 2025
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Wyatt Partington
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Expected graduation: Spring 2025
Wyatt is a Junior Honors students with a Psychology major and Neuroscience minor. His research interests include LGBTQ+, internalized homophobia, and interpersonal relationships.
Taylor Stergar
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Taylor is an undergraduate Honors student working towards her B.A. in psychology with minors in chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. Taylor is also a 4+1 student and will earn her M.A. in psychological science in Spring 2025. Her interests are in adverse childhood experiences and sexual violence. She plans to attend medical school to become a psychiatrist.
Undergraduate and Post-Bac
Volunteers
Shannon Boyle
She/Her/Hers
Expected graduation: December 2024
Shannon is an undergraduate student working toward her B.A.
in psychology with a minor in neuroscience. Her research interests include MS, neurodegenerative diseases, developmental issues, and ADHD.
Megan Harris
She/Her/Hers
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
Megan is an undergraduate student working towards her B.A. in psychology. Her interests include interpersonal psychotherapy and social cognition. She plans to earn her licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Lilian Killeen
She/Her/Hers
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
Lily is an undergraduate student working toward her B.A. in psychology. Her research interests include LGBTQIA+ and women's issues, work-life quality in America, interpersonal relationships, and criminal behavior/ the criminal justice system. She plans to seek graduate education in I/O psychology.
Collin Mahoney
He/Him/His
Expected graduation: Spring 2025
Collin is an undergraduate student working toward his B.A. in psychology. His research interests include ADHD, eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ studies. Collin plans to earn a PsyD following graduation and practice therapy.
Melanie McGregor
She/Her/Hers
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
Melanie is an undergraduate student working toward her B.A. in psychology with a minor in criminology. Her research interests include interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and emotion regulation.
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Ayden Meyer
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Expected graduation: Fall 2024
Ayden is Senior majoring in Psychology. Their research interests are in adolescents, young adults, development, LQBTQ+, and identity. They plan to pursue school psychology.
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Amanda Ahn
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
Amanda (she/her) is an Honors student (advisor: Dr. Pethtel) majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. Her research interests are in PTSD, sexual violence, military personnel, and relationships. She plans to earn her PhD in clinical psychology.
Katie Frederick
Expected graduation: Spring 2024
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Katie (she/her) is an undergraduate majoring in Psychology with a minor in Art. Her research interests Autism, Personality, Relationships, and Abnormal Psychology.
Frank Bennett
Alanna Carrion
Dalton Hundt
He/Him/His
Expected graduation: Spring 2026
Dalton is an undergraduate student psychology major and a minor in statistics. His research interests include relationships, disorders, young adults, and substance abuse. He plans to pursue a career in either clinical or school psychology.
Erin Chaney
She/Her/Hers
Expected graduation: Spring 2027
Erin is an undergraduate student working towards her B.A. in psychology. Her interests include substance use, relationships, and young adults. She plans to pursue a career in substance use disorder counseling.
Undergraduate Lab Alumni
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Reem Almukdad, BA - M.A. in Legal Studies (CSU), Researcher at Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, Michael C. O'Malley
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Brittany Baker, BA
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Amber Jiang, BA
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Nicole Mahoney - Program Director at Cleveland Clinic
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Samantha McCarthy - School Psychology Program (CSU)
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Ben Mihacevich - Team Lead and Client Care Coordinator at Recovery Resources
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Marina Mlinac
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Noel Scanlon - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU), Counselor-In-Training at The Azalea Institute
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Kelly Solano
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Alison Vincent - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Alyssa Williams - School Psychologist (Graduated from University of Central Florida)
McNair Lab Alumni
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Kayla Barillas, LPC - Health Professions & Co-op Coordinator, Mount Saint Joseph University
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Sydni Davila, BA - Hot Metal Bridge program (University of Pittsburgh)
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India Matthews, BA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (University of Missouri)
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Klarissa Zeno - Student Support Coach
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Honors Student Lab Alumni
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Terrin Akstens, BA - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (University of Akron)
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Allyson Ball, BA – M.S.W. student in Social Work (Bowling Green State University)
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Katie Blase, BA
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John Cowan, BA
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Courtney Dunn, MA - Ph.D. student Clinical Child Psychology (Virginia Commonwealth University)
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Nana Frimpong, BA - Cyber Security Analyst
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Laura Garvin, BA - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Rayna Hutchinson, BA - Graduate Student (Ohio State University)
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Nick Knickerbocker, BA - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Tyler Musial, BA - Peace Corps
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Jessica Olin, BA - M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Cleveland State University)
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Paige Pasta, BA - Ph.D. student in Adult Development and Aging (Joint program: Cleveland State University, University of Akron)
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Kara Smosny, BA - M.Ed. student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Veronika Stropko-Jorgensen, BA
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Brooke Taylor, BA - Case Management Team Lead at Crossroads Health Ohio
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Gwendolyn Wheatley, BA - Instructional Assistant, Springer School and Center, M.A. School Psychology graduate student (Eastern Illinois University - starting FA2024)
Graduate Student Lab Alumni
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Carter Asnien, BA - MEd student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Evan Basting, MA - Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology (University of Tennessee Knoxville)
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Frances Bull, MA - Mental Performance Coach, Sharpens Skills Training LLC
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Elizabeth Caldera, MA –Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Emma Church, BA
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Sophia Cook, MA - MSW program Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga County Diagnostic Clinic
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Sara Conley, MA - Research Assistant Cognition and Intellectual Disability (University of Alabama)
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Marissa Dongarra, MA - Psychology assistant at McIntyre
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Kyle Eyman, MA – Psy.D. student in Clinical Psychology (University of Indianapolis)
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Eric Frazier, MA – Ph.D. student in Comparative Psychology (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)
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Ed Gorski, MA - Coordinator of Forensic Services, Premier Behavioral Health Services
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Jessica Harangozo, MA - Research coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh
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Maddie Herman, MA - Psy.D. student in Clinical Psychology (University of Hartford)
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Jennifer Ishaq, MA – Psychotherapist & Psychometrist at Sollars and Associates in Detroit, MI
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Sarah Jeppesen, LPC, MEd - Dual Diagnosis and Transitional Youth Therapist, Crossroads Health
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Joe Lancaster, MA - Ph.D. Student in Human Development and Family Studies (Penn State)
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Halle Mahoudo, MA- Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Megan Mancini, MA - Psychologist at QC PSYCHOLOGY PLLC (North Carolina)
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Angie Minnich, PhD - Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at North Dakota State University
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Ishita Munshi, MA - Ph.D. program in clinical psychology (Wayne State University)
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Kristyn Oravec, MA - Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (University of Akron)
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Maddie Reinhardt, MA - Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (Oklahoma State University)
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Kayla Scamaldo, MA - Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology (University of Toledo)
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Michaela Steiner, MA – Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (Cleveland State University)
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Caitlin Tytler, MA - Ohio Guidestone clinician