Samantha "Sammie" Lancaster
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ph.D Student in Human Development & Family Science, Couple and Family Therapy
McPhaul Center
202 Carlton St
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Florida State University | 2023 |
| Ed.S. | Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Florida State University | 2023 |
| B.S. | Psychology | Florida State University | 2021 |
| B.A. | German | Florida State University | 2021 |
Research
I am a Graduate Research Assistant in the Human Development and Family Science department working under Dr. Liz Wieling. My research interests are geared toward individuals, couples and families affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder. Specifically, I aim to clinically seek how Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) for treating OCD can be used from a systemic lens. Broadly, I aim to evaluate relationship behaviors (coupled, family, interpersonal) and how they influence relationship outcomes in a clinical setting. I am further interested in LGBTQ+ psychopathology and working with diverse populations.
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2023 |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Liz Wieling
Job Description
I am serving as a doctoral-level training therapist at UGA's ASPIRE Clinic that serves individuals, couples, and families under direct supervision of licensed clinicians in the Marriage and Family Therapy field.