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