Investigating the psychological and behavioral processes that shape anxiety, well-being, and meaningful behavior change.
How contemplative practices and expectations shape anxiety and well-being.
How movement and behavioral interventions contribute to psychological health.
How flexibility, avoidance, and cognitive processes influence anxiety and behavior change.
August 2026 · Josef Kaplan begins internship
Josef started his internship at the Appalachian State University Counseling Center.
July 2026 · Gabriel Simerly begins internship
Gabriel started his internship at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.
July 2026 · Marissa Weimer begins internship
Marissa started her internship at Centra / Behavioral Health in Lynchburg, VA.
June 10, 2026 · New publication
Gabriel Simerly, Josh Broman-Fulks, Rose Mary Webb, and Lisa Emery published research on mindfulness, experiential avoidance, and psychological distress in college students in the Journal of American College Health. Read the paper.
Undergraduate and graduate students are active members of our lab at Appalachian State University. Students build skills through study preparation, data collection, analysis, and sharing findings, with training and feedback along the way.
No prior research experience is required. Explore the commitments, meet our research community, and apply to join us.