Dr. Kneeland (she/her/hers) is a Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Amherst College. She joined the Amherst College faculty in 2020 and graduated from the college in 2010. Dr. Kneeland grew up in Michigan and has been living in New England for a little over a decade. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2018. Her clinical training focused on treating adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mood and anxiety disorders. Her research program spans clinical, social, and health psychology to understand how to promote active emotion regulation efforts to enhance resilience and well-being. When she isn’t conducting research or teaching, she is spending time with her family (ideally outside) and chasing after her two young kids.

Mabel (she/her/hers) graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in Psychology in 2022. During her undergraduate career, she assisted with neural vitality research focused on older adults. Upon graduation, Mabel continued in neural vitality research, seeking to understand the effect of preparation on emotional processing and regulation through neuroimaging and psychophysiological methods. Mabel joined the Wellbeing and Emotion Change Lab to further her experience in emotion research. She is hoping to continue her education and earn a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology. Some of her research interests include emotions, obsessive-compulsive symptomology, and perceptual awareness. Outside of the lab, Mabel can often be found curled up with her cats reading a  good book or spending time by the ocean. 

Chéla is a junior from Maryland, majoring in Psychology and Black Studies. She is on the Wellness Team and is the Publicity Chair for the QuestBridge chapter on campus. She also serves as a freshman Community Advisor (CA) and works as a production assistant for the Theatre and Dance department. After Amherst, she intends to pursue clinical psychology in graduate school. She enjoys crocheting, painting, and graphic design in her free time. 

Isabella is a sophomore from Greenwich, Connecticut, potentially majoring in Psychology and Education, with an interest in Economics. She is member of the Amherst field hockey team, and in her free time she enjoys spending time outside, going to the beach, cooking, and traveling. While she is still exploring different career paths, Isabella is  interested in child and adolescent clinical psychology, as well as developmental psychology. 

Allie is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA and a prospective Psychology and Art Major. She is interested in further exploring clinical and social psychology. Outside of the lab, she is a tour guide for the admissions office and is involved in art and Jewish life on campus. In her free time, she loves playing any sports from tennis to rugby to dance and visiting national parks. 

Ani is a senior from Madison, WI majoring in psychology, and is undecided about her current career path. She is a member of the Law Review and Buddhist Group. In her free time, she loves to play with her 3 dogs, bike or jog on the Rail Trail, and discover new Amherst coffee shops. 

Maya is a junior from New York City double majoring in Psychology and Studio Art. She is hoping to become a pediatric Occupational Therapist after graduating Amherst, but is also exploring public health careers this coming summer. Outside of the lab, she is a member of the Women’s Basketball Team, 3D: Difference for the Developmentally Disabled club, and ABC Tutoring. In her free time, Maya enjoys watching movies, trying new foods, and making art for loved ones. 

Annika Bajaj is a junior from Massachusetts majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-medical track. She’s co-president of the Glee Club and plays violin as part of a chamber music group, and writes and edits for the Indicator literary magazine. In her free time, she writes stories and songs, and tries to teach herself guitar! She’s planning to pursue medicine, specifically primary care, and potentially clinical psychology. 

Supriya is a junior from Connecticut who is majoring in Psychology and Spanish. She is interested in pursuing a Masters in clinical psychology after Amherst. She is part of the Wellness Team on campus and works on a mental health Instagram page (@spread.love.project) in her free time. Outside of the lab, Supriya plays for the Women’s Squash Team, cuddles with her cat, and writes poetry. 

Katie was a research assistant in the WEC Lab from Long Island, New York who double-majored in psychology and Spanish while at Amherst. She was also a member of the Women’s squash team and was a tutor for A Better Chance. During her time working in the WEC Lab, she wrote a thesis with Professor Kneeland about how childhood emotional experiences relate to emotion regulation and depression in young adults. Katie now works as a clinical research assistant in the PediMIND Lab at McLean Hospital researching irritability and its implications for psychiatric conditions and treatment in 8 to 16 year olds. 

Ashley is from New York City and graduated from Amherst in 2023. At Amherst, she majored in psychology and was involved in the Amherst Symphony Orchestra and Amherst Christian Fellowship. After graduating, she is working at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease as a clinical research coordinator. In addition to her work at MGH, she is also interested in child and adolescent clinical psychology, spiritual counseling, and minority mental health, and she plans to apply to PhD programs in clinical psychology. Her favorite ways to relax and take care of her emotional wellbeing include crocheting, taking photos of the sunset, and reading historical fiction. 

Jose is from Houston, Texas and graduated from Amherst in 2023 and majored in Psychology and Computer Science.

Clara graduated in 2023 with a degree in Organic Chemistry and is from New York City. 

Gyselle graduated in 2022 with a degree in Psychology and Mathematics.