2019 Cohort

2019 Cohort

Hadley Brochu (hbrochu@radford.edu) earned her B.S. in Psychology from Fordham University and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University (ASU). During her Master’s program, Hadley completed practica at the ASU Counseling Center and the ASU Psychology Clinic and went on to complete her internship at these sites. These experiences included conducting psychological assessments, individual therapy, and group therapy with the ASU population and the broader community. Her current research and clinical interests include behavioral health, weight management, body image, and minority health outcomes.

Brittney Gray (bgray24@radford.edu) earned her B.S. in Psychology from Campbellsville University and her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. In her master’s program her research focused on the accessibility of mental health services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people in Kentucky. Brittney gained clinician experience at the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass where she provided psychotherapy services to children and their families in the aftermath of trauma. Brittney’s current research interests include healthcare utilization, help-seeking behaviors of underserved groups, Appalachian women’s health issues, and barriers to mental health help-seeking. She is currently completing a practicum placement at Tri-Area Community Health Center. In her spare time Brittney loves gardening, making delicious food, and spending time with her partner (Zach) and two beagles (Willy & Wally).

Amanda Pentiah (apentianh@radford.edu) earned her B.S. in Psychology and her M.A. in counseling with a concentration in couples and family therapy from East Tennessee State University. During her master’s program, Amanda gained experience working in integrative care and private practice. Her current research interests include clinical practice, integrative care, social justice, and professional identity. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Caitlyn Thelen [cthelen@radford.edu] earned her B.S. degree in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan and her M.S. degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. Caitlyn has completed a practicum experience at Eastern Michigan’s Counseling and Psychological Services and is completing her first-year practicum at Tri-Area Community Health Center. Her research interests include stress, coping, and encouragement in college students. In her free time, Caitlyn likes to watch college football and basketball (Go Blue!), practice yoga, try new restaurants with her boyfriend, and take care of her many plants.