Student Research and Clinical Profiles

Highlighting Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Students

	Safeyah Ashari Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student Ed.S. in Professional Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University B.S. in Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University About: Safeyah Ashari is a doctoral student in counseling psychology at Tennessee State University. She has an Ed.S. in Professional Counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling from Middle Tennessee State University. She was born and raised in Nashville Tennessee. Outside of academics, Safeyah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading works of fiction, going on hikes, and watching TV.
Hanna Benkowski (she/her) Counseling Psychology Ph. D. Student M.A. Clinical Psychology: Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Research Team: Dr. Brooke Rappaport About: Hanna Benkowski is a first-year doctoral student in the counseling psychology program. She was born and raised in North Carolina and lived in Texas for seven years. In her free time, Hanna enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and spending time with her loved ones.
	Jada Carter Counseling Psychology Ph. D. Student About: Jada Carter is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Tennessee State University. She is a New Orleans native, who has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the Illustrious Clark Atlanta University and a Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling from the University of West Alabama. Outside of her academic pursuits, Jada embraces all things health, wellness, and joy!—She spends her free time working out, connecting with family, leading yoga and breathwork classes, or inspiring others through her social media platforms
Catalina Echeverry Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology the University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. in Psychology - Georgia State University. About: Catalina Echeverry is a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program at Tennessee State University. She has an M.Ed. in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a B.A. in psychology from Georgia State University. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. During her free time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family exploring new locations in Nashville.
	Shelby Gash Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student Master of Arts in Psychology -Chatham University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Salisbury University About: Shelby Gash is a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program at Tennessee State University. She attended Chatham University for her Master of Arts in Psychology degree, and Salisbury University for her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Shelby has also given a TED talk on resilience for TEDxSalisbury. She is a member of the APA, Psi Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, and has a history of volunteering with the Red Cross. Shelby's current research interests involve trauma, the AI/AN/CI/NH and geriatric population, alongside her withstanding research interests. Shelby enjoys spending time with her friends, visiting her family in her home state of Maryland, and spoiling her dog.
Jonathan Gilbert Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student M.S in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling - Grand Canyon University B.S in Computer Science - Southern Adventist University About: Jonathan is a first year PhD student from Huntsville, Alabama. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys boxing, playing video games with friends, spending time with family. After graduation, Jonathan hopes to go back to work with the Department of Defense, and other companies to establish a corporate cultural of mental wellness and supporting workplace mental health.
	CharMayne Jackson Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student M.S., Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL, Counseling Psychology B.A., Purdue University, IUPUI – Indianapolis, IN Campus, Psychology Research Team: Dr. Brooke Rappaport About: CharMayne is a first-year doctoral student in the counseling psychology program here at Tennessee State University. While she has lived everywhere from the Midwest to the South, CharMayne was born and raised in Indiana. CharMayne is the proud pup mom of Prince and Apollonia, and in her free time enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading a good book.
Gavyn McCall Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student M.S. in Clinical Psychology - Auburn University at Montgomery B.A. in Psychology - Auburn University About: Gavyn McCall is a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program at Tennessee State University. He earned his M.S. in clinical psychology at Auburn University at Montgomery and his B.A. in psychology from Auburn University. He is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. Gavyn enjoys gaming, running, and exploring Nashville for good restaurants in his free time.
	Bradford Pippen Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student Masters in Psychology, University of Kentucky B.S. in Psychology, University of Memphis About: Bradford is a first year PhD student from Lewisburg, Tennessee. In his free time, Bradford enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his family and discovering new music. After graduation, Bradford hopes to work with the Tennessee Department of Justice to expand their restorative justice policies and practices.
Raymond Popplewell Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student M.S. Mental Health and Clinical Psychology-London South Bank University B.S., Psychology-University of the West Indies, St. Augustine About Raymond Popplewell is a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program at TSU. He is originally from Boston, MA but was raised in Trinidad & Tobago. In his free time Raymond enjoys watching tv and spending time with loved ones.
	Tayler Thomason Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student About Tayler is a first-year student in the Counseling Psychology program at Tennessee State University. She recently relocated to Tennessee from Arkansas, where she lives with her two dogs who are her whole world. In her free time Tayler enjoys spending time with her pups, outdoor activities, and attending local concerts.
Kiara Tookes-Williams Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health CounselingLaGrange College Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology -LaGrange College About: Kiara Tookes-Williamsis a doctoral student in the counseling psychology program from Atlanta, Georgia. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling both from LaGrange College. Outside of academics, Kiara is extremely family oriented and loves spending time with those that are close to her.

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