Research Interests

·       Asexuality and relationship maintenance: exploring how romantic dyads with at least one asexual partner navigate intimacy, communication, and long-term connection.

·       Internalized minority stress and its psychological impact within the asexual community, with emphasis on identity development and resilience.

·       Development of affirming, evidence-based clinical guidelines for working with asexual individuals and mixed-orientation couples.

·       Application of queer theory and minority stress frameworks to examine systemic and interpersonal challenges faced by asexual populations.

  • 08/2024 –CURRENT

    Doctor of Philosophy,  Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)

    • School of Counseling & Counseling Psychology

    • Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

    • Advisor: Ashley K. Randall, Ph.D.

    • Current GPA: 4.0

    08/2021 – 08/2023

    Master of Science, Psychology – Research Track (Pilot)

    • New Collect of Interdisciplinary Arts & Science

    • Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ

    • Advisor: Deborah L. Hall, Ph.D.

    • GPA: 4.0 (with Distinction)

    02/2018 – 05/2020

    Bachelor of Science, Psychology

    • UMGC School of Behavioral and Social Sciences - Online

    • University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD

    • GPA: 4.0

  • Fall 2025 | ASU Doctoral

    • CED 680 Topic: Clinic

    • CPY 635: Professional Development

    • CPY 652: Individual Intellectual Assessment

    • CPY 679: History & Systems of Psychology

    • EDP: Multiple Regressions & Correlational Math

    Spring 2025 | ASU Doctoral

    • CED 577: Foundations of Counseling 2

    • CPY 635: Professional Development

    • CPY 645: Professional Issues & Ethics

    • CPY 660: Prevention & Consultation

    • CPY 671: Multicultural Counseling

    Fall 2024 | ASU Doctoral

    • CED 522 Theories of Counseling & Psychopathology

    • CED 523: Psychological Tests

    • CED 576: Foundations of Counseling 1

    • COE 503: Introduction to Qualitative Research

    • CPY 635: Professional Development

    2021 – 2023 | ASU Masters

    • PSY 550: Advanced Social Psychology

    • PSY 573: Psychopathology

    • PSY 598 Topic: Advanced Positive Psychology

    • PSY 515: Quantitative Analysis 1

    • PSY 500: Research Methods

    • PSY 598 Topic: Advanced Developmental Psychology

  • ASU | AY ‘25

    Graduate Teaching Assistant – Instructor of Record

    • Course – CED 250: Career Development

    ASU | AY ‘24 

    Graduate Research Assistant

    • Professor: Ankita Sahu, Ph.D.

    Graduate Teaching Assistant for PSY 290: Research Methods

    • Professor: Bryan Camp, M.S.

    ASU | AY ‘22 & SU ‘23

    Graduate Services Assistant (Special Appointment)

    • Professor: Karen Weston, Ph.D., Director of the Psychology BS/BA/MS Digital Immersion Programs

    ASU | SP & SU ‘22

    Graduate Course Assistant (Online) for PSY 290: Research Methods

    • Professors: Jason Frizzell, Ph.D. & Melanie MacEacheron, Ph.D.

    ASU | SP 22

    Graduate Course Assistant (Online) for PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

    • Professor: Natalie Gildar, Ph.D.

    ASU | FA 21

    Graduate Course Assistant (Online) for PSY 315: Personality Theory/Research

    • Professor: T.M. Barratt, Ph.D.

  • 2023

    Graduated with Distinction from Arizona State University

    2022 – 2023

    Student Spotlight: ASU Online MS Psychology Newsletter

    ASU Online Research Track Pilot Participant

    2022

    ASU Online MS Psychology Student Scholarship & Position Appointment ($21,879)

  • 1.     Hall, D. L., & Hall, D. L. (2024). Asexuality identity strength and age of sexual orientation identification as factors in asexual mental health and wellbeing [in review]. School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University.

    2.     Hall, D. L., & Hall, D. L. (2024, Feb 8-10). Asexual mental health and satisfaction with life: An investigation of age at identification and asexual identity strength. [Virtual pre-conference single speaker presentation]. Society of Personality & Social Psychology [SPSP]: Advancing LGBTQI+ Research Across the Globe, San Diego, CA.

    • IRB – Social & Behavioral Research (Group 2), Record ID: 53510147, Completed: 01/15/2023, Expiration: 01/15/2027

  • a.   Professional Affiliations

    2025 – present     APA Division 33: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorder, student affiliate

                                  APA Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women, student affiliate

                                   APA Division 56: Trauma Psychology, student affiliate

    2024 – Present    APA Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology, Student Affiliate

                                  APA Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, Student Affiliate

    2023 – Present    American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), Student Affiliate

    b.   Professional Service

    2025 – Present      Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    2025                       Proposal Reviewer, APA Division 51: Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities, APA 2025 Annual Convention

    (January – February 2025)

    2025 – Present      Public Policy Committee Member, APA Division 44: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    2024 – 2025         Student Advisory Board Member, APA Division 17: Counseling Psychology, Section for the Advancement of Feminist Psychology

    c.   Leadership, Advocacy, & Community Service

    2025 – Present  

    President Pro Tempore, Graduate Student Government, Arizona State University

    ·       Serve as Vice President of the Assembly, supporting governance and legislative processes.

    ·       Lead or attend meetings in the absence of the Assembly President, ensuring continuity of operations.

    ·       Manage administrative communications, maintain records, and oversee voting procedures during Assembly sessions.

    2024 – Present

    CISA Assembly Member, Graduate Student Government, Arizona State University

    ·       Represent graduate student constituents in university governance.

    ·       Participate in policy discussions, vote on legislation, and advocate for student needs and interests.

    ·       Collaborate with university leadership and fellow representatives to advance graduate student priorities.

    2023 – 2025

    Crisis Counselor, The Trevor Project

    ·       Provide support to LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

    ·       Follow the Trevor Support Model (build rapport, risk assessment, gather information, explore alternatives, closure).

    ·       Use harm reduction tactics, on-call consultations, and risk reassessments, when applicable, and complete documentation.

Professional References

  • Dr. Ashley K. Randall, Professor at Arizona State University & leads the Couples Coping with Stress Lab

    Email: Ashley.k.randall@asu.edu

    Relationship: Dr. Randall is my doctoral advisor.

  • Dr. Ankita Sahu, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University & leads the Multicultural Training & Supervision Lab

    Email: asahu6@asu.edu

    Relationship: Former research supervisor and informal mentor.

  • Dr. Deborah Hall, Associate Professor, Arizona State University

    Phone: (602) 540-8300

    Email: d.hall@asu.edu

    Relationship: Dr. Hall was one of my former professions as well as a current collaborator on a couple of research projects.