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.

    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

  • 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.

  • 2025 - Current

    Doctoral Researcher, Couples Coping with Stress Lab, ASU

    • Project coordinator, multi-nation study focusing on minority stress and dyadic coping (Ongoing)

    • Co-author, chapter on applying theory to relationships (Ongoing)

    • First author, PRISMA-systematic Literature Review (submitted)

    2024 - Current

    Research Collaborator & Lab Member, Multicultural Training and Supervision Lab, ASU

    • Co-author, Qualitative study on multicultural integration in graduate programs (Ongoing)

    2022 - 2023

    Graduate research track student, New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, ASU

    • Asexual identity strength and age of self-identification as factors in mental health (Published)

  • 1. Hall, D.L.*, Miller, N.A., Boyles, J. A. & Randall, A.K. (2026, July 8-12). Coloring outside of the lines: A systematic review of literature on asexual relationship formation and maintenance. The International Association for Relationship Research's (IARR) 2026 Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.

    2. Hall, D. L., & Hall, D. L. (2025). Asexual identity strength and age of self-identification as factors in mental health. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000874

    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.

  • Professional Affiliations

    2025 - Current

    • APA Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women, Student Affiliate

    • APA Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology, Student Affiliate

    2024 - Current

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

    • American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), Student Affiliate

    Professional Service, Leadership, & Advocacy

    2025 – Present     

    • Committee Member, SCCP Inclusion Committee, School of Counseling & Counseling Psychology, ASU (AY’ 25-26)

    • Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    • Proposal Reviewer, APA Division 51: Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities, APA 2025 Annual Convention. (Spring 2025)

    2024 - Current

    • Student Advisory Board Member, APA Division 17: Counseling Psychology - Section for the Advancement of Feminist Psychology

    2023 - 2025

    • Crisis Counselor, The Trevor Project

Professional References

  • Ashley K. Randall, PhD | Doctoral Advisor & Research Collaborator Professor & Director for the Couples Coping with Stress Lab at ASU | Ashley.k.randall@asu.edu

  • Ankita Sahu, PhD | Research Collaborator Assistant Professor & Director for the Multicultural Training & Supervision Lab at ASU | asahu6@asu.edu

  • Elisa Vasquez, PhD | Past Clinical Supervisor (Fall 2025) Clinical Assistant Professor | Elisa.Vasquez.1@asu.edu

  • Cheryl Warner, PhD | Past Clinical Supervisor (Spring 2026) Clinical Assistant Professor & Associate Director of the ASU Counselor Training Center | Cheryl.Warner@asu.edu

  • Francisco J. Sánchez, PhD | Teaching Supervisor Associate Professor & Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusive Excellence | cisco.sanchez@asu.edu