The capstone project requirements require doctoral students to make an original contribution to psychological scholarship. Students may choose to do a qualitative or quantitative research project, or can choose other forms of scholarship, such as developing a case study or treatment protocol.

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Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2027

Gestalt Therapy: History, Theory, and the Freeman Developmental Model, Samuel Kohlenberg

Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2026

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Heroes at Home: Developing and Evaluating a Comprehensive Parenting Program for Expectant Parents and Parents of Young Children, Olivia Adams

Play2gether: Exploring Psychoeducational-Based Groups for Middle Childhood Child-Caregiver Dyads, Nikki Antenucci

Review of the Feasibility and Usability of the Tree of Life Narrative Therapy Method as a Trauma-Informed Tool for the US Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Field, Gbotemi Bukola Babatunde

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Trauma in Adolescents: A Doctoral-Level Clinical Psychology Course, Jasmine M. Cervantes

Bridging the Surface and the Depths: An Integrative Application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Object Relations Theory, Ana Clements-Benedict

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Promoting Developmentally Informed Justice: A Developmental Assessment Referral Framework for Juvenile Transfer Decisions, Carly F. Colman

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Adaptations of Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment with Survivors of Torture: Clinical Insights from Shareback Conversations, Samantha Correa

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ACT and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Unique Perspective on Treating PTSD in Military Veterans, Conner Cox

No ICE, Please: A Psychologist’s Roadmap to Immigration Advocacy and Safety, Nina Zavareh Dadabhoy

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Sober Curious: A Treatment Manual for a Semi-Structured Interpersonal Process Group Targeting Substance Misuse in Emerging Adults, Annalise G. Floody

Anchored Together: Family Coregulation as a Protective Factor for Military Families in the Predeployment Phase, Mario Roberto Flores Mejia

Maintaining the Human-Animal Bond: An Argument for Practicing Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Cases of Animal Maltreatment, Georgia Gardner

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Trauma Treatment with Collegiate Athletes: Navigating the Different Seasons of an Athlete with Trauma, Conner Goode

Practice Guidelines and Training Curriculum for Trauma-Informed Care in Outpatient Infusion Centers with Individuals with Trauma Histories, Noelle M. Grieco

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Trauma Processing and Sleep Inconsistencies in Firefighters: A Proposed Program to Bridge Gaps and Set Heroes Up for Success, Megan Griffin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group Treatment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Have Perpetrated a Sex Offense, Aislin Guajardo

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I Think You Overuse That Word: A Theoretical Examination from Multiple Lenses of "Why Relational Beings Have Become Hesitant to Commit.", Rafe Karen

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Structural Vulnerability and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Community-Based Supports for Immigrants and Refugee Caregivers, Mansi Vijay Lakhyani

Exploring Settled Insanity Through the Lens of Legal and Mental Health Professionals, Nicole Faith Leggio

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MotherWise in Nicaragua: The Implementation of Culturally Adapted Relationship Education for Women During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Amanda Key Correa Love

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ACT and Posttraumatic Growth in Military Veterans: Growth Through Flexibility After Adversity, Andrew J. Moller

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Understandable, Actionable, and Affirming: Clinical Recommendations for Autism Assessment Reports Which Meet the Needs of School-Age Autistic Youth and Their Caregivers, Madeline Ober

The Mat and the Frame: Understanding Relational Therapy Through the Lens of Judo, Kate O'Brien

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Lost in Loss: A Supportive Handbook for Teens Grieving the Suicide of a Loved One, Gabriella Potter

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A Brief Self-Help Intervention for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Within Correctional Settings, Genevieve L. Ray

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A Policy Analysis of Higher Education Support for Foster Youth in the Colorado Child Welfare System, Krystal Robles

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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Education at GSPP: Assessing PsyD Student and Alumni Interest, Attitudes, and Perceived Training Needs, Devon Seelig

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Clinician Experiences of Awe Within Therapeutic Dyads: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis, Jeffrey Singer

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A Narrative Study of the “Religious Dones” and Their Religious Identity, Relationship to God, and Social Connections, Michelle Suh

An Autoethnographic Reflection of Maternal Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Latinx Culture, Ernesto J. Zepeda

Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2025

Cultural Conversations in Therapy: A Case Study on What Broaching Looks Like in Session, Greg Arbogast

Proposed Treatment and Intervention Considerations for School-Based Clinicians Working with LGBTQ+ Youth Aged 14-18, Kyana Bellon

How to Survive White Supervisors: Practical Implications for Cross-Cultural Supervision, Emena C. Belt

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Playing Catch Up: A Brief Look into Modern Internet Culture and Its Impact on Adolescent Male Development, Xavier Bird

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Supporting African American Women Through Sibling Loss, Laura Loe NB Bock

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The Journey of Psychotherapy: Understanding Therapeutic Technique Through Ultralight Thru Hiking, Emma Bossier

The Utility of the Rorschach in Detecting Adolescent Thought Disorder: A Case Study, Kasia B. Burnett

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Examining Barriers to Crisis Service Use Among Black Young Adults, Emily K. Burns

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The Developmental Cohort Model of Interpersonal Process Groups: A Clinician's Guide for University Counseling Centers, Lauren Caldas

Through the Eyes of a Glass Sibling: A Journey of Grief, Hope, and Meaning, Emily Cantie-Koenig

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The Struggle to Spread Evidenced-Based Care and Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment, Kellen Crager

Cyclical Psychodynamic View on Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Christi DeSimone

Eating and Body Image Concerns for Transgender and Non-Binary Post-Collegiate Athletes, Corinne B. Duffy-Strode

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Culturally Aware Mindfulness Training for Army Leaders: A Scalable Solution to Strengthen Mental Readiness, Katherine Dutler (Skowronski)

“I’m Not a Good Victim”: Denial, Disbelief, and Betrayal: A Call to the Community to Accept Sexual Violence, Samantha Engelstad

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Overcoming Barriers to Connection Between People with Schizophrenia and Their Caregivers, Sarah G. Fernandez

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Applying Contextual Behavioral Science to Address Addictions in Monsters, Chase Hollander

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Considerations and Guidelines for Clinical Training and Professional Practice in the Area of Psychotherapy Termination, Elyssa L. Jampolsky

Understanding, Supporting and Skillfully Interfacing with Unhoused Individuals: Strategies for Non-Mental Health Workers Engaging with Unhoused Communities, Arielle Kahana

Sex Offense-Specific Relational Therapy: Exploring Power, Connection, and Boundaries, Madeleine E. Kelly

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An Examination of Early Termination from Trauma-Focused Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Literature Review and Mixed Methods Study Proposal, Laura M. Lathrop

Beyond the Playroom: A Focused Review and Composite Case Illustration of Child-Centered Play Therapy in High-Intensity Parental Disputes, Sandra Macharia

There's More to Understand: Attachment Theory, Trauma, and Neurobiology in Substance Use Disorders and Treatment, Kennedy McCarver

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A Creative Introduction to Narrative Therapy: Harnessing The Power of Stories, Art, and The Person-of-the-Therapist, Marissa Mueller

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A Clinical Pathway for Differential Diagnosis of ADHD vs Trauma: Early Childhood Recognition and Intervention, Maria Neiers

Utilizing the Crisis Wartegg System (CWS) to Assess Emotional and Cognitive Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease - A Proposal, Esha Riya Pahwa

Defense Mechanisms as Diagnostic Criteria for Personality Disorders: A Review, Marcel Rashyde

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Crece Conmigo: Creating a Group Couples Therapy Program for the Latiné Community, Elizabeth A. Rubio

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Building Media Literacy in Adolescence: A Cognitive Behavioral Clinician's Manual to Combat Misinformation and Misdiagnosis During Sessions, Patricia Sacchetti

What I Wish I Knew: A New Clinician’s Guide to Mandated Reporting, Steph Salazar

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From Solitude to Strength: Understanding an International Student’s Social Isolation and Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Devyani Sharma

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Proposed Theoretical Model of Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis and Restrictive Eating Behaviors, Anna L. Smith

Exiting the Suffering Cycle: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach to Address Moral Injury in U.S. Special Operations Servicemembers and Veterans, Ryan M. Steadman

Group Psychotherapy Treatment Manual for Limb Loss, Jack Thomas

Approaching Therapeutic Work with QTBIPOC Clients, Unnati Upadhyay

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Is She Being “Fast?”: Exploration of African American Women’s Experience with Sexual Objectification, Alaigra V.R. Usher

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There Is No Finish Line: The RAMPS Framework – An Evolving Model for Working with Racial Identities in Sport and Performance Psychology, Dylan Vas

Historical Trauma and Its Impact on Black Americans Use of Journaling to Cope, Heal, and Thrive, Alexandria Ventress-Taylor

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Supporting Healthy Siblings in Pediatric Cancer: Advancing Relational Interventions to Heal Invisible Wounds, Kristen K. Wederski

Doctoral Papers/Masters Projects from 2024

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A Box Full of Darkness: Risk and Resilience in Children of Incarcerated Parents, Hailey Allo

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I See You! Play: A Therapeutic Playgroup for Caregivers and Their Intensive Care Group Infants, Mariana Cerqueira Aokalani

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A Proposal for the Use of Motivational Interviewing in Discussion Between Oncologists and Late-Stage Cancer Patients When Discussing Next Steps, Carissa Borchardt

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A Proposal for Best Practices in Test Selection and Administration During (Mono/Bi)lingual Latine Evaluations, Nicole Bozas

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Harmony and Healing: Implementing Community Focused Music Interventions to Address Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Vicarious Trauma in Psychology Graduate Trainees, Hannah Bronson

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Sport and Performance Psychology Service Provision Needs and Preferences of Division-I Student-Athletes, Coaches, and Program Stakeholders at a Private University, Ellie Brown

The Experiences of Siblings of Incarcerated Individuals: Clinical Recommendations, Heather Burlas

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Playing with WePlay!: Adapting a Caregiver-Child Group for Caregivers of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Louisa A. Cahn-Gambino

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Fostering Awe to Enhance Public Well-Being: Proposed Interventions for a Nature and Science Museum Setting, Zach Calo

Clinical Sharebacks of Survivor of Torture Treatment Progress: A Novel Therapeutic Intervention Approach, Meghan Colpas

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‘But That’s How It’s Always Been!’ Analyzing a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program for Systems of Power and Privilege Using One Student’s Personal Account and Multicultural Feminist Psychological Theory, Alison Conner

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Experiences of Dungeons & Dragons Players, Tim Daniel

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The Transition from Military to Civilian Life: A Proposed Military Transition Psychological Skills Training Manual, Meghan E. Fitzgerald

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Parental Childhood Maltreatment History and Parenting Self-Efficacy in Mothers and Fathers During the Early Postpartum Period, Carly Girnun

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Therapist Self-Disclosure with Children and Adolescents: A Guide, Katia Goga

Psychosocial and Neurocognitive Contributors to Suicide Risk Among Persons in the Criminal Legal System, Jensen P. Greene

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Considerations for Interviewing and Intervening with Suicidal Gender Expansive Individuals, Abigail Herrold

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Empowering Providers to Empower Their Patients: One Model to Expand Knowledge, Competency, and Awareness for the Perinatal Substance Use Workforce, Jacqueline Jacobs

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Pediatric Performance Validity Testing: Examining the Performance of Children with Reading Difficulties on Stand-Alone and Embedded Measures in a Neuropsychological Research Sample, Morgan Jolliffe

Affirming Primary Care for Queer Natal Females: The Development of an Integrated Primary Care Curriculum for LGBTQ+ People Assigned Female at Birth, Brenda Kane

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A Program Evaluation of an Asynchronous Parenting Class: Assessing the Needs of Co-Parents of Children with Mental and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Breanne L. Kline

Moved By Love: A Love Letter to the Western World, Jah Rain Latchman

Reducing Epistemic Tension: How Relational Cultural Theory Can Inform the Field of Therapeutic Assessment, Emily Lauster

Understanding the Relationship Between Exposure to Violence During Childhood and/or Adulthood, Gross Cognitive Function, and Psychosocial Vulnerabilities Among Justice-Involved Adults with Brain Injuries, Cory F. Marchi

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Connecting Through Stories: Analyzing Cultural Representation and Emotions in Children's Literature to Inform the Development of a Dialogic Reading Intervention for Latine Fathers and Children, Taylar McCoy

Music Therapy and Evidence-Based Treatments: Combined Approaches for Military Populations, Einav Nahum

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The Intersection of Consensual Non-Monogamy, Black Identity, and Power Dynamics: A Review and Proposal for Therapeutic Models, Casey Nelson

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Suicidality Among Black Women: Considering Resiliency Within the Historic and Societal Context of Risk, Samantha J. North

Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Legal Vulnerabilities of Violent Versus Nonviolent Traumatic Brain Injury Among Justice-Involved Individuals, Spenser Nye

Wild Roots Wellness: A Wilderness-Based Couples Intervention Curriculum Proposal, Evelyn Ohaus