Our Team
Dr. Elizabeth Goncy (she/her)
Lab Director
Associate Professor of Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
Post-doctoral studies in Prevention Science, Virginia Commonwealth University
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.
Office: Union Building 705 | Email: e.goncy@csuohio.edu | Phone: 216-687-2546
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Clinical Psychology MA Students
Imani Allen
Imani is a graduate student working towards her M.A. in clinical psychology. She has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Toledo. Her research interests include childhood trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and racial and ethnic disparities. After graduating, Imani plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology and become a practicing child psychologist.
Makenna Rosin
Makenna Rosin is a second-year MA student in the Clinical Psychology program. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from CSU. Her research interests include childhood adversity, drinking behaviors, and dating violence. She is pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and a career supporting adolescents with ASD and developmental disabilities. She plans to work in residential treatment settings, where she hopes to apply evidence-based interventions to improve the quality of life and long-term outcomes for the individuals she serves.
Vaishnavi Varma
Vaish is a second-year MA student in the Clinical Psychology program. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the U.A.E. Her current research interests are childhood adversity, emotion regulation, and cultural factors in predicting substance use severity. She looks forward to pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a career integrating research and clinical practice.
Elli Holland
Elli Holland is a first-year MA student in the Clinical Psychology program. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Washington State University. Her current research interests include resilience in adolescents and young adults and parent-child relationships.
Graduate Research Assistants
Sarah McCartney
School Psychology Graduate Student
Sarah is a first-year student in the School Psychology program. She earned her BA in Psychology and Sociology at Cleveland State University. Her research interests focus on ADHD symptomatology and parental relationships, as well as ADHD diagnosis inequity. She plans to work as a School Psychologist and contribute to research in the field.
Kamyra Plicka
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student
Kamyra is a first-year graduate student pursuing her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She graduated with her BA in Psychology and Sociology from Cleveland State University. Her research interests include mental health, trauma, and relationships. Kamyra's future goals include earning her Ph.D. and becoming a practicing clinical psychologist.
Undergraduate Honors Students
4th year Honors Student
Annalise Kammerman (she/her)
Annalise is a fourth-year BA student in psychology. She is also minoring in neuroscience and women and gender studies. Her current research interests are sexual dating violence, reactions to trauma, pseudologia fantastica, and women’s mental health. She looks forward to pursuing a MA in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and a career integrating therapy and therapy animals.
4th year Honors Student
Ayla Koslen
Undergraduate Research Assistants
4th year
Erin Chaney (she/her)
Erin is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology with a minor in neuroscience with plans to graduate in Fall 2026. Her research interests include coping, emotion regulation, stress, and substance abuse. Erin plans to pursue a career in chemical dependency counseling.
Undergraduate Lab Alumni
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Reem Almukdad, BA - MA in Legal Studies at CSU, Researcher at Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, Michael C. O'Malley
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Brittany Baker, BA
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Peter Hochman, BA, Psy.D. student in Clinical Psychology (University of Denver)
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Amber Jiang, BA, MSW student (CSU)
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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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Altiera Meyer, BA
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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 - MEd 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 - MEd 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 at Mount Saint Joseph University
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Sydni Davila, BA - PhD Student in Developmental Psychology (University of Pittsburgh)
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Dalton Hundt, BA - MA student in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Springfield College)
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India Matthews, BA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (University of Missouri)
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Klarissa Zeno - Student Support Coach
Honors Student Lab Alumni
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Terrin Akstens, BA - MEd student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (University of Akron)
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Allyson Ball, BA – MSW student in Social Work (Bowling Green State University)
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Katie Blase, BA
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John Cowan, BA - MA Psychology student (Purdue)
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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 - MEd 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 - MEd student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Tyler Musial, BA - Peace Corps
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Jessica Olin, BA - MEd student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Paige Pasta, BA - PhD student in Adult Development and Aging (CSU)
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Kara Smosny, BA - MEd 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)
Graduate Student Lab Alumni
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Amanda Ahn, MA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (University at Buffalo)
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Carter Asnien, BA - MEd student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CSU)
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Evan Basting, MA - PhD 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 – PhD student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Emma Church, BA, PhD student Clinical Psychology (University of Toledo)
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Sophia Cook, MA - MSW program Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga County Diagnostic Clinic
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Sara Conley, MA - PhD student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Marissa Dongarra, MA - PhD student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Kyle Eyman, MA – PsyD student in Clinical Psychology (University of Indianapolis)
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Eric Frazier, MA – PhD student in Comparative Psychology (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)
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Katelynn Frederick, MA - Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Coordinator/Individual Therapist at Premier Behavioral Health Services
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Sahiba Gill, MA
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Ed Gorski, MA - Coordinator of Forensic Services, Premier Behavioral Health Services
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Nishka Gupta, MA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (Bowling Green State University)
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Swanaya Gurjar, MA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (Texas Tech University)
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Jessica Harangozo, MA - Research coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh
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Megan Harris, MEd
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Maddie Herman, MA - PsyD student in Clinical Psychology (University of Hartford)
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Drew Hubbard, MA
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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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Harmeen Kaur, MA
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Leah Kehler, MA, Psychometrician, Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Abigail Krempa, MA
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Joe Lancaster, MA - PhD Student in Human Development and Family Studies (Penn State)
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Halle Mahoudo, MA- PhD student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Megan Mancini, MA - Psychologist at QC PSYCHOLOGY PLLC
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Adelay Marks, MEd
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Melanie McGregor, MA - PhD student in Adult Development and Aging (CSU)
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Breanna Meadows, MA - PsyD student (Marshall University)
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Angie Minnich, PhD - PhD Clinical Psychology (North Dakota State University)
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Ishita Munshi, MA - PhD program in Clinical Psychology (Wayne State University)
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Kristyn Oravec, MA - PhD student in Counseling Psychology (University of Akron)
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Wyatt Partington, MA - PhD student in Clinical Psychology (Kent State University)
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Ashleen Pinto, MA
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Maddie Reinhardt, MA - Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (Oklahoma State University)
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Kathy Diane Reich, MA- Ph. D student in Clinical Psychology (Kent State)
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Kayla Scamaldo, PhD - Postdoctoral Scholar
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Michaela Steiner, MA – Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology (CSU)
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Laura Torio, MA
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Caitlin Tytler, MA - Ohio Guidestone clinician
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Morgan Queen, MA
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Emily Yasher, MA