LAbDirector
Kathleen Reardon joined the Department of Psychology at Cleveland State University as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2021. She is a core faculty member in the Clinical Psychology and Psychological Sciences specializations of the Master of Arts degree.
Previously, Dr. Reardon spent two years as the Madigan Family Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Family Institute at Northwestern University, working on research with Dr. Erika Lawrence and providing clinical services for children, adolescents, and adults.
She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral clinical internship at the Stony Brook University Consortium Internship Program and graduated from the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Northwestern University under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Tackett. Before that, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
When she's not working, Dr. Reardon loves to spend time cooking, playing tennis, and figuring out how to keep things alive in her garden. She also loves spending time with her family and her dogs, Tilly and Penny.
Kathleen Reardon
Ph.D.
MAPPLab Graduate students
Andrew is a second-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Master’s Program at Cleveland State University. He earned his B.S. in Psychology with a minor in business from Louisiana State University. Andrew’s research interests include the effectiveness of certain techniques on emotional regulation, learning disabilities, and mood disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. In his free time, Andrew enjoys kickboxing, listening to music, watching sports, and hanging with his cats.
Andrew Sellers
Sydney Jackson is a second-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Master's program at Cleveland State University from Kansas City, Missouri. Her research interests include psychiatric disorders and how they appear in individuals, as well as evaluating the assessments that are used to diagnose such disorders. Outside of the program, she enjoys shopping, talking walks, and spending time with her family.
Sydney Jackson
Trisity is a second-year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology Master’s program at Cleveland State University. She earned her B.S. in psychology from Wright State University in 2025. Trisity’s research interests broadly focus on the treatment and prevention of the development of personality pathology. In her free time, Trisity enjoys painting, hiking, thrifting, and watching TV!
Trisity Carnes
Affiliate Graduate Students
Anna is a first-year graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Cleveland State University. She completed her undergraduate education at the Ohio State University, graduating with a B.S. In Psychology and minors in Dance and French. Anna's research interests include trauma, aging, health psychology, and psychopathology. In her free time, she likes dance, listening to music, and going for walks.
Anna Donsky
Nikolai earned his Bachelor's in Psychology from Cleveland State University and is currently working as an Autism Mental Health Technician (AMHT) at Lifeworks Autism Services. He is interested in the development and evolution of a person's personality throughout their life. Outside of the lab, he enjoys relaxing with his pets and going to the gym.
Nikolai Masek
Myiesha is a new research assistant in the MAPP Lab. Myiesha graduated from the University of Toledo in Fall 2022. She majored in Psychology while minoring in Criminal Justice. She currently attends Capella University, pursuing her master's degree in clinical psychology specializing in forensics. She is set to graduate this Winter 2024. She is anticipating applying to a doctorial school for her PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology this winter, hoping to start the program in Fall 2025. Her goal is to become a Forensic Psychologist for juveniles and adults. She currently works as a forensic case manager for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health disorders.
Myiesha Witherspoon
undergraduate students
Allyson Godin
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Allyson is a third-year undergraduate student at Cleveland State, majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience. Once she completes her undergraduate degree, she plans to attend graduate school, with the goal of becoming a clinical psychologist. When she is not in the classroom or lab, you can find her at the MetroHealth behavioral health inpatient unit, watching true crime, reading, or spending time with friends and family.
Ella Van Niel
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Ella Van Niel is a fourth-year student at CSU, double majoring in psychology and sociology and minoring in Spanish. She has experience in adult inpatient psychiatric care and currently works at a residential facility for children. After graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in clinical social work to become a therapist. Outside of school, Ella loves reading, swimming, and dancing with her German dance group. She is also the vice president of CSU's mountaineering club.
Jessica Cavalier
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jessica is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience. She is planning on attending graduate school to earn a master’s degree in psychological science and hopes to eventually pursue a Ph.D. in educational psychology. Her research interests include child development, personality, and emotional regulation especially regarding gifted and twice-exceptional children. Jessica loves to read, spend time with her children, and be in nature.
Cecelia Richardson
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Cecelia is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in psychology, with minors in criminology and neuroscience. Her future includes getting her Ph.D. and working as a forensic psychologist here in Cleveland. She was able to work one-on-one with forensic psychologists over the summer in the Psychiatric Clinic within the Justice Center downtown. Her research interests focus on how successful and deviant individuals share similar personality traits, and how the difference in development of those traits should be applied to future rehabilitation programs. When not in the lab you can find Cecelia reading, listening/playing music, drawing, or going on a walk.
Amelia Whitman
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Amelia is a third-year undergraduate student at Cleveland State University majoring in psychology and minoring in art and neuroscience. After she receives her bachelor’s degree, she wishes to become an art therapist in a pediatric hospital setting. Regarding psychology, she is interested in research to do with personality disorders, neurological disorders, and how art can be used to aid in the symptoms, children specifically, experience with these diagnoses. She is also interested in child development and learning about how art therapy can improve the experience of children who must spend time in the hospital. Outside of school, Amelia loves to hang out with her family, friends, & cat Iris, doing anything art related, reading, thrifting, baking, and going for walks.
