Doctoral Intern and Affiliated Researcher

Michael Mullarkey, M.A.​

Michael completed a BA/MA in Clinical Psychology at American University and then worked as a research assistant at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Medical School. He is currently a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at University of Texas at Austin and will begin his predoctoral internship at Stony Brook University in the Fall of 2019. His current projects are focused on translating symptom-level findings into scalable, targeted interventions for psychopathology.

E-mail: michael.mullarkey@utexas.edu
Links:  CV | Google Scholar | Twitter

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Ph.D. Students

Mallory Dobias, B.S.

Mallory is a first-year Clinical Psychology PhD student at Stony Brook University (starting Fall 2019). She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in December 2016 with a B.S. in Psychology. Her primary research interests include evaluating and improving the treatment of internalizing symptoms in youth, particularly higher-severity symptoms of self-injury and suicidality. She plans to identify treatment mediators, develop brief, scalable interventions, and implement these interventions within accessible community settings. 


E-mail: mallory.dobias@gmail.com
Links: CV 

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Jenna Sung, B.A.

Jenna is a first-year Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University (starting Fall 2019). Jenna graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Educational Studies. After graduation, she pursued a post baccalaureate position at Brown University’s Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC). Her primary research interests are: (a) identifying targetable, transdiagnostic processes underlying child internalizing disorders and applying that knowledge to develop brief, patient-centered treatments, (b) minimizing disparities in treatment access by addressing multiple level barriers to care, and (c) exploring applications of technology to better engage mechanisms of change, enhance assessment, and improve patient matching to appropriate treatment.

E-mail: ye_sung@brown.edu 
Links: CV 

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​Dr. Schleider will be reviewing applications for new clinical psychology Ph.D. students for the 2020-2021 academic year. More information about Stony Brook University's APA- and PCSAS-accredited clinical psychology doctoral program is available here.

Dr. Schleider is happy to discuss the lab's current and future research directions with prospective Ph.D. students. Please email with any questions or for more information, including a CV and a brief description of your interests.

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Masters Students

​Jacquelyn Marriott, B.S.

​​Jacquelyn is a Masters student in Psychology at Stony Brook University. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2018 with a B.S in Psychology. Jacquelyn is interested studying in anxiety and eating disorders in adolescents, particularly how the two may interact. Upon graduation, she intends to pursue a Psy.D or Ph.D in Clinical Psychology.

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​Charlotte Palmer, B.A.

​​Charlotte is a Masters student in Psychology at Stony Brook University. Her research interests include scalable treatment options for childhood psychopathology, as well as school psychology. Upon graduation, Charlotte intends to pursue a career in school psychology. 

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Post-Baccalaureate Volunteers

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​Julia Fassler, B.A.

​​Julia graduated from Hofstra University in 2018 with a B.A. in Psychology and a
minor in Disability Studies. She currently works with children with autism as a
Registered Behavior Technician. She is interested in studying the relationship
between social media and mental health in adolescents. She is also interested in studying the effects of growth mindset interventions on adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression. In the future, Julia intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

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Undergraduate Research Assistants

​Carolyn Lorenzi

Carolyn is an undergraduate studying psychology at Stony Brook University. She is a fourth year student in the B.A. program. She has a broad interest in mental illness in adolescents

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Angeles Paucar

Angeles is a sophomore at Stony Brook University on the pre-med track majoring in Biology and minoring in Studio Art. She is a member of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students. She also volunteered at a therapeutic riding center where children with mental illnesses received therapy through horseback riding. Through this involvement, Angeles gained an interest in learning about child development especially youth with mental illnesses. In the future, Angeles hopes to attend medical school and pursue a career as a physician.

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Briana Rosenberg

Briana is a senior at Stony Brook double majoring in Women's Studies and Sociology with a minor in Health, Medicine, and Society. She is interested in studying ways to develop and distribute accessible interventions to youth and adolescents affected by mental illness. After graduation she aspires to pursue a PhD and career in public health so she can help serve marginalized communities.

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​Akash Shroff

Akash is a junior at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in Business Management with a Chemistry minor while on the pre-medical track. His years of work with children and adolescents at a socio-spiritual organization has led him to be interested in the behaviors and attitudes of young people. He hopes to pursue medical school after graduation and aspires to a career in pediatric surgery.

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​Aleta Thomas

Aleta is a sophomore on the pre-medical track at Stony Brook University pursuing a major in Health Science. Her experience working with autistic children and young adults throughout high school has driven her passion for community outreach and support for youth facing mental illnesses and challenges. Aleta hopes to go to medical school after graduation and continue to volunteer within her community.  

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