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
Ali is a first-year graduate student in the Psychology Sciences Master’s program at Cleveland State University. They completed an associate's degree in biology from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor's degree in psychology and Neuroscience from Western New England University, graduating in 2026. Ali’s research interests include effects of adverse childhood experiences, treatments for trauma related symptoms, and dissociation. In their free time, Ali enjoys rock climbing, crocheting, and hanging out with friends.
Ali Brisson
Affiliate 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
Haley is a neuroscience major and entrepreneur who owns and operates Baking for the Brain, a business focused on creating herbal-infused baked goods that promote wellness and cognitive health. She is passionate about understanding the brain and hopes to pursue a career studying PTSD, emotional trauma, and the factors that can trigger trauma-related responses. Her academic interests include neuroscience, mental health, emotional regulation, and trauma research. Outside of the classroom, Haley is actively involved in multiple organizations on campus and enjoys finding opportunities for collaboration and connection between different groups and initiatives. She combines her interests in science, innovation, and entrepreneurship by exploring how natural ingredients and holistic approaches can support overall well-being. In her free time, Haley loves reading, spending time with her cat, and playing video games with her fiancé.
Haley Bishop
Myiesha is a 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
Anton Skufca
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Julie Rivera
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Hi my name is Julie Rivera. I am a 4th year undergrad majoring in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience and a research assistant in the MAPP lab. My interests include studying class differences in emotional development and regulation, closing accessibility gaps in psychological research, and promoting social justice for underrepresented populations. In my free time I like to play pickleball, spend time with friends, and sing and dance, though I am not good at either!
Teodora Pelin
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Teodora is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Cleveland State University, where she is majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience. After completing her undergraduate degree, she hopes to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology and eventually become a clinical psychologist. Outside of her academic work, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and watching movies.
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.
