Doctoral Practicum Student
Nia Project
Biography
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Alisa is a third-year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at University of Georgia. Her research interests center on the intersection of theology and psychology with a specific focus on spirituality as a mode of psychological liberation for people of African descent, particularly Black women. Her secondary research interests include understanding the psychological impacts of the teaching methods (pedagogy) and ways of knowing (epistemology). Alisa finds her home in womanist psychology and aims to center her work through a womanist lens.
Before pursuing her doctoral degree, Alisa worked for over seven years as a speech language pathologist with families and children in Dekalb County, GA. Her clinical interests include supporting individuals in navigating a more cohesive self as they explore and (de)construct their spiritual identity. Additionally, Alisa hopes to leverage clinical space as a sacred space for healing for individuals across the lifespan who experience chronic pain, illness and depression. In her free time, Alisa enjoys reading and spending time with family.