Embedded Files
Laura Gordon
Laura Gordon
Email: lgordo2@clemson.edu
Hi, my name is Laura! I am a first year Ph.D. student in Health Psychology. My research interests include the Role of Courage in Health Psychology and the efficacy of interventions on populations with comorbid trauma/ substance abuse.
Her previous degress in Law and Psychology have founded an interest in the development in intervention/ public health policy informed by health psychology research.
Info
Info
Education
Education
Current program:
1st year Ph.D. student in Health Psychology
Prior Education:
University of California, San Diego; Dual BA in Psychology & Sociology
University of San Diego; JD in Law (Specialty Practice: Tax and Corporate Law)
California School of Professional Psychology; MA in Clinical Counseling
Research/Career Goals
Research/Career Goals
Career Goals:
Academic
Areas of research experience/interest:
Role of Courage in Health Psychology (with Dr. Pury)
CAMHR team member, efficacy of interventions on populations with comorbid trauma/ substance abuse (with Dr. Zinzow)
Relevant career experiences:
Legal Aid: legal aid/ representation for underserved populations drafting claims for domestic violence, civil harassment and unlawful detainers
AOD Substance Abuse Counselor: residential and detox treatment
AMFT Therapist: specialize in PTSD treatment in first responders and military populations, legally mandated therapy for domestic violence victims and offenders
Mentoring
Mentoring
Languages:
English
Willing to mentor:
Undergraduate Students
Availability:
1-2 mentees per semester
Meeting preferences:
Once or twice a month
Communication preferences:
In Person
Comfortable topics of discussion:
Applying to graduate school
Building a personal brand
Career/industry trends
CV/resume help
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Job or internship search process
Maximizing your college education
Networking/informational interviewing
Personal experiences and lessons learned
Pursuit of advanced degree
Transitioning to life after college
Work-life balance
Organizations/Hobbies
Organizations/Hobbies
Hobbies:
Anything outdoors
Anything in the gym
Most fitness events
Dogs
Cultural immersion (not instagram traveling but REALLY diving into new places)
Cooking/ grilling
Reading for breadth of understanding
Tattoos
Organizations:
Clemson Women's Weightlifting
Page updated
Report abuse