Amy Przeworski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
I am interested in factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders in children, adolescents and adults. These factors include interpersonal correlates of anxiety, cognitive factors, and behavioral factors. I also develop novel treatments for anxiety disorders. I mostly work with individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and separation anxiety disorder.
I’m also interested in the experiences of minority individuals, including LGBTQ individuals and racial and ethnic minorities. Minority individuals often experience discrimination, an experience that is associated with increased stress and psychological symptoms. I am interested in what factors buffer the experience of discrimination in minority individuals and are associated with resilience and adaptive coping.
The studies that we do in the lab are designed to help improve the understanding of the development and treatment of stress and anxiety disorders as well as factors associated with adaptive coping with stressors.
Please see our list of current studies about anxiety disorders and LGBTQ individuals if you may be interested in participating in some of our research studies.
Graduate Students
Elisa Borrero (she/her/hers)
Broadly, I am interested in exploring the effects of attentional and behavioral factors on the development of anxiety, and how these effects may vary or be moderated by inclusion in sexual, racial, and ethnic groups who commonly feel the distinct and profound effects of social, economic, and political marginalization. Additionally, I am interested in exploring buffering factors that may contribute to resilience and coping in minority individuals in order to develop more effective interventions.
Emily Peterson (she/her/hers)
My research interests include the development, maintenance, and treatment of internalizing disorders across the lifespan. I am especially interested in the factors that contribute to anxiety and depression in members of marginalized populations, particularly in minority and LGBTQ individuals. It is my ultimate goal to increase understanding of the unique and intersectional experiences of marginalized individuals in order to more effectively tailor interventions.
Julianne Origlio (she/her/hers) or (they/them/theirs)
My research interests are in studying mood and anxiety disorders among adolescents, particularly stress-related factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of these psychiatric conditions. Further, I am interested in adapting psychotherapy treatments to meet the needs of marginalized populations, including LGBTQ+ youth.
Katie Jacoby (she/her/hers)
My research interests focus on how identity-based stressors impact experiences of anxiety and depression, such as discrimination and the role of gender or racial/ethnic stereotypes. I also research math anxiety, with a specific interest in bridging the gaps between academic and clinical considerations of math anxiety, both in assessment and intervention.
Ana Rose (she/her/hers)
My research interests focus on culturally informed mental health assessment and treatment for marginalized children and adolescents.
Our phenomenal undergraduate/post baccalaureate research team consists of
Lily Crouch (she/her/hers)
Broadly, my interests include development of mood disorders, substance use disorders, and the environmental/social factors which influence both. I’m particularly interested in adolescent and adult populations. I am currently involved in the DRAMA Study, and I’ve assisted with the Values and Attitudes Study.
Isabella Zolikoff (she/her/hers)
I am interested in both clinical and cognitive psychology. Specifically, I am fascinated by psychological disorders of childhood. My research focus is the etiology of anxiety and schizophrenia and how symptoms manifest differently based on individual environments.
Sofia Vicenzino (she/her/hers) 
I am interested in studying how the varying experiences and backgrounds of individuals can affect their behavior, decision-making, and mental health. More specifically, I would like to research the risk factors that lead to the development of anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I am also passionate about researching accessible early-intervention methods and subsequent treatment programs. I am currently involved in the DRAMA Study.
Manasvi Guduru (she/her/hers)
I am passionate about studying mental health disparities among underrepresented groups. Particularly, I am interested in anxiety and depression and how both of these mental health disorders correlate not only with each other but also an individual’s sexuality and racial identity. Additionally, I am intrigued by research involving how adverse childhood experiences impact the development of mental health disorders in minority groups. Therefore, I find developing curated interventions based on one’s distinct experiences very important to the mental health epidemic.
Marko Enriquez (he/him/his)
My main research interests include the etiology and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Specifically, I want to study the various risk factors that contribute to the early development of these conditions as well as the use of novel treatments to manage their symptoms. I am very intrigued by how the developing mind is affected by and copes with these internal and external factors.