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, with a primary focus on LGBTQIA+ populations. Specifically, I aim to qualitatively explore how queer people experience OCD, having been subjected to minority stress. Further, I aim to investigate how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for treating OCD can be used from a systemic lens while navigating different relationship behaviors (coupled, family, interpersonal) and how they influence treatment outcomes in a clinical setting. Broadly, I am further interested in trauma, diverse populations, and models of therapy.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy | Member | Current |
| Chi Sigma Iota Clinical Mental Health Counseling Honor Society | President | 2022-2023 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | University of Georgia | 2023 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UGA HDFS | CFT Student-Faculty Liaison | Current | Leadership |
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.