Psychology & Neuroscience

Clinical Psychology – Current Students

We are very proud of our students. They come from all over the country to study in our program; several even come from other countries. Our students have diverse professional interests and their individual professional development is facilitated in our program. Most present at professional conferences each year, most complete the program with several publications, and all receive outstanding research and clinical training.

Our students’ match rates for internships are well above the average for accredited Ph.D. programs. Our students finish our program prepared for careers in research and practice. Some elect to take research-oriented careers in tenure-track positions in research/universities, medical schools, or in teaching-oriented colleges and universities. Others successfully seek careers in more applied clinical settings. Students from our program are well prepared for both paths. Students and faculty work closely together throughout their tenure at the University of Tennessee. Students in our program enjoy a cohesive, supportive student climate in scholarly and social domains.

Clinical Psychology Students

2023

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Luz Maria Cilis MoxtheElledgelcilismo@vols.utk.edu
Asante KnowlesHulseyaknowle6@vols.utk.edu
Grace Abigail ParkerMendezgparke17@vols.utk.edu
Saul PadillaMendezspadill4@vols.utk.edu
Stella (Woojung) SonStuartwson2@vols.utk.edu

2022

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Jillian DodsonElledgejdodso18@vols.utk.edu
Mary JensenStuartmjensen7@vols.utk.edu
Jessika MashburnHulseyjmashbu5@vols.utk.edu
Zanned RodriguezBoldenzrodrigu@vols.utk.edu
Maria VetterMooremvetter2@vols.utk.edu

2021

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Maya BarrettWelshmbarre24@vols.utk.edu
Evan BastingStuartebasting@vols.utk.edu
Taylor CarpenterMooretcarpe20@vols.utk.edu
Brynn ChaviraWelshbchavira@vols.utk.edu
Caroline FowlerElledgecfowle19@vols.utk.edu
Desiree WoodleGordondwoodle@vols.utk.edu

2020

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Faye DomokosBoldenfdomokos@vols.utk.edu
Jane KimWelshjkim171@vols.utk.edu
Matthew McCallGordonmmcal15@vols.utk.edu
Alyssa MedenblikStuartamedenbl@vols.utk.edu
Jacqueline SullivanBolden/Stuartjsulli67@vols.utk.edu

2019

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Chloe CohenHulseyccohen8@vols.utk.edu
Hannah HunterBoldenhhunter4@vols.utk.edu
William KelnerElledgewkelner@vols.utk.edu
McKenzie MartinBoldenmmart117@vols.utk.edu

2018

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Zahra AmerGordonzamer@vols.utk.edu
Megan BaumgardnerBoldenmbaumga5@vols.utk.edu
Natalie BlocherMoorenblocher@vols.utk.edu
Rachel MaskinWelshrmaskin@vols.utk.edu
Gloria RomeroStuartgromero@vols.utk.edu
Alayna WatsonElledgeawatso44@vols.utk.edu

2017

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Alisa GarnerStuartExamining the motivations and functions of risky behaviors (e.g., substance misuse, casual sexual encounters, partner and sexual violence) among emerging adults; Translating research into intervention and prevention programs to prevent or reduce harmful risk-taking behaviors.Agarne21@vols.utk.edu
Andrea GorrondonaMacfieDevelopmental psychopathology; opioid use during pregnancy and it’s relation to neonatal outcomes such as preterm birth; borderline personality traits in the context of pregnancy and parenting.agorrond@vols.utk.edu
Sarah JohnsonMooreI am interested in studying the interactions between intimate partner violence and perceived stress. Relatedly, I am interested in identifying interventions to decrease stress and related intimate partner violence. Additionally, I study the effects of mindfulness, as an intervention, for individuals using opioids for pain management.Sjohn192@vols.utk.edu
Samantha NooseMacfieDevelopmental psychopathology and emotion regulation difficulties. Specifically, the risk and protective factors that contribute to the intergenerational transmission of difficulties in emotion regulation (e.g., in the context of borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression) from mothers to their children. snoose@vols.utk.edu
Taylor YounginerElledgeResearch Interests:  the implementation of interventions designed to teach coping skills and/or emotion regulation strategies to children and adolescents, youth mentoring as an intervention, development and implementation of preventative interventions, social and emotional development of children and adolescents syoungin@vols.utk.edu

2016

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Lauren FoxMoore Lfox10@vols.utk.edu
Hannah GrigorianStuartResearch interests include factors that increase the risk for intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization such as sleep quality, emotion dysregulation, and substance use.  hgrigori@vols.utk.edu
Emily MariottiBoldenNeuropsychological underpinnings of visual planning and organization; foundational components (e.g., executive functions, effortful control) of self-regulation in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); learning and academic achievement in children with ADHD; psychological assessment.emariott@vols.utk.edu
Cara McClainElledge Impact of mentoring relationships on at-risk youth; Impact of peer and teacher support on at-risk youth; Prevention and intervention researchCmcclai5@vols.utk.edu
Ashley (Morris) RussellWelshRomantic relationships in adolescence and emerging adulthood, self-compassion and mindfulness (especially in the context of romantic relationships), perceptions of romantic relationships, and relationship education approaches/interventions for adolescents and emerging adults.Amorri58@vols.utk.edu

2015

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Parks FillauerBoldenPsychological Assessment and understanding associations between attention problems, disruptive disorders, and central executive functions across the lifespan to inform evidence-based treatments & psychological science.jfillaue@vols.utk.edu
Autumn Rae FlorimbioStuartUnderstanding factors (e.g., substance use, social cognitions, attitudes supportive of violence) that increase the risk for intimate partner violence and sexual assault perpetration and victimization; Translating empirical findings into effective prevention and intervention programs.aflorimb@vols.utk.edu
Stephanie KorsMacfieThe intersection of developmental psychopathology and child maltreatment; early traumatic experiences and the development of attachmentskors@vols.utk.edu 
Katie LengerGordonRomantic relationships; long-term marital satisfaction; mindfulness, especially within the context of romantic relationships; couple-based interventions to individual psychopathology; and reaching underserved populations. klenger@vols.utk.edu
Rebecca SkadbergMooreSubstance abuse.  Barriers to care that influence health outcomes. Novel non-narcotic interventions that improve functionality in those chronic pain.skadberg@vols.utk.edu
Conner SmithNashUnconscious mental activity in psychopathology, psychotherapy theoretical integration, embodiment of emotion, psychotherapy process and outcome.csmit347@vols.utk.edu

2014

StudentAdvisorInterestsEmail
Jennifer BishopWelshIdentity development and psychological well-being in emerging adulthood with a emphasis on role balance, the transition to college, and college success.jbisho22@vols.utk.edu
Meagan BremStuartRisk and protective factors for intimate partner violence perpetration, including jealousy, cyber monitoring/abuse, and substance use; mindfulness- and acceptance-based models for intervention.mbrem@vols.utk.edu
DJ GarciaGordon  
Jenna GilmoreBoldenUnderstanding the neuropsychological correlates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, particularly the unique profile of girls with ADHD, to inform the development of valid interventions for learning, attention, memory, and behavior.jgilmor5@vols.utk.edu
Rebecca MahanMacfieMaladaptive parenting behaviors and maternal borderline personality disorder in relation to offspring development and functioning, parent-adolescent interactions, and childhood emotional/psychological trauma and abuse.rmahan1@vols.utk.edu
Megan SchmidtMooreIdentifying risk and protective factors for men’s perpetration of intimate partner violence within same and non-same sex couples.mschmi13@vols.utk.edu
Marisa WhitleyElledgeChild aggression; children’s friendship development and trajectories; child psychopathology development, course, and treatment; and Social Network Analysismwhitle3@vols.utk.edu