Aggie will be reviewing applicants for our clinical psychology PhD program, for applicants hoping to begin in fall 2027! Scholars interested in trauma-focused interventions, rural health, and/or community engagement are especially encouraged to apply. 

Hi! I am a clinical and community psychologist. I lead the Community Health Outreach, Relationships, & Action Lab (CHORAL) and am the Principal Investigator/Director of the Mississippi Youth Resilience Center: https://www.psychology.msstate.edu/news/2026/09/mississippi-youth-resilience-center-serve-trauma-affected-youth-and-families

I am passionate about improving engagement in and effectiveness of trauma-focused interventions and interpersonal violence prevention, especially for youth. This requires partnering with community organizations and considering the role of settings and community-level influences. Current and upcoming projects include a focus on rural health. 

My research emphasizes community engagement and mixed methods approaches. My clinical expertise is in trauma-focused interventions for youth and caregivers (e.g., Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), socio-sexual health education for autistic youth and families (e.g., Relationships Decoded, adapted for youth), and couples therapy (e.g., Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy). 

I really enjoy working with students. All Mississippi State students are welcome at the Community Psychology Journal Club, which meets the first Wednesday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm in Rice Hall 343. Please email me to get on the mailing list. If you would like to join CHORAL, either as an undergraduate or graduate team member, please first review the CHORAL website. The website includes application tips for folks applying to work with me in our clinical psychology PhD program.