Academic Degrees & Education
University of Louisiana Monroe
Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy – May 2024 (GPA: 4.0)
Dissertation: Let the Circle be Broken: Examining the Relationship Between Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Trauma Symptoms of Discrimination & African Americans’ Attitude & Intentions Toward Seeking Professional Help
University of Louisiana Monroe
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy – May 2017
University of Louisiana Monroe
B.A. in Psychology – May 2015
Academic Appointments & Experience
University of Louisiana Monroe
Graduate Teaching Assistant – August 2018 - August 2019
Pfeiffer University at Charlotte, NC
Guest Lecturer – 2022
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Guest Lecturer, Family Dynamics Course – 2020
Barbados Community College, St. Michael, Barbados
Guest Lecturer, Trauma & Social Work (Trauma-Informed Practice) Certification Program – February 2024
Publications & Presentations
Covid Grief and Systemic Loss – Griefology 101 Virtual International Conference (2021)
Therapy for The Therapist: Creating a Therapeutic Toolbox for Your Self-Care Needs – LAMFT Annual Conference (2020)
Talking to Teens about Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Love – Bayou Life Magazine (2021)
Courses & Training Developed
Marriage & Family Therapy with Diverse, Marginalized, and Underserved Communities – ULM Graduate Course
Skills for Marriage and Couples – Undergraduate Course, ULM
Ethical Concerns in the Transition to Online Therapy – Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
