I have been working as a psychotherapist for the past seven years at an institution that provides treatment for victims of violent crimes. Most of the clients I see experience PTSD. I am particularly interested in the manifestation, progression, and recovery of PTSD, with a special focus on how the severity of symptoms varies depending on individual characteristics. My main concern is identifying which therapeutic interventions are most effective in promoting recovery. I hope to conduct practical, academically sound research based on data gathered in the field. I believe that the observations and data accumulated through direct clinical work with clients can make meaningful contributions to the scientific understanding of PTSD.

[Enrolled in Feb 2025]

I am a Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at Sungkyunkwan University and a licensed clinical psychologist working at a public center that provides trauma-focused care for victims of violent crime. My research interests include trauma, evidence-based treatments for trauma, and the psychological and social processes that promote resilience and recovery. Grounded in my clinical work, I aim to conduct research that not only meets scientific standards but also speaks to the realities of people’s lives. I am especially interested in how empirically supported treatments can be made more effective, accessible, and sustainable in real-world settings. As both a clinician and a researcher, I strive to explore knowledge that meaningfully contributes to clients’ recovery and growth. Outside of work and study, I cherish spending time with my twin children, and I find joy and balance in everyday moments and family travels.

[Enrolled in Feb 2025]

My research is centered on transdiagnostic processes in psychopathology, with a specific focus on emotion regulation. I'm currently studying how diverse pathways of emotion dysregulation can evolve into mental disorders. Furthermore, I am exploring emotion dysregulation in adult ADHD and its potential to cause secondary mental health issues.

[Enrolled in Aug 2025]

Hi, I’m Seungryul Lee, a first-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology. My research focuses on transdiagnostic processes related to how individuals respond to and relate to their emotional experiences. I am particularly interested in how these emotion-related attitudes and processes change through psychological interventions, how they are associated with physical and somatic distress, and why individuals may follow different trajectories of change during treatment. Methodologically, I am interested in longitudinal and intensive longitudinal designs, person-centered approaches, ecological momentary assessment, and clinical intervention research. 

Outside of research, I enjoy reading, exercising, listening to music, and exploring new technologies related to psychology and mental health.

[Enrolled in Aug 2026]

My primary interest is in psychotherapy process research, with a focus on leveraging computational clinical psychology methods. In particular, I hope to examine how client language reflects constructs like psychological flexibility and tracks therapeutic change over time. Outside of research and clinical work, I enjoy learning French.

[Enrolled in Aug 2026]

Hello, everyone! I'm a master's student in clinical psychology with a particular interest in social anxiety and personality. I'm especially drawn to how core (personality) traits shape not only our thoughts and behaviors, but also how these unfold into the decisions we make and the paths our lives take. My goal is to better understand these underlying dispositions and their role in psychological vulnerability and adaptation. Outside of research, I enjoy reading and interpreting Greek mythology—stories that have endured for centuries and often reflect psychological themes that continue to resonate deeply with us today.

[Enrolled in Feb 2024]

I am broadly interested in the emotion regulation strategies individuals employ to cope with psychological distress, and how such distress may be externally expressed. My research interests also include non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidality, and borderline personality traits. Outside of my academic pursuits, I take delight in starting each day with a mellow playlist.

[Enrolled in Feb 2025]

Hello, everyone! My research interests focus on social anxiety and cognitive biases in the processing and evaluation of social threat. In particular, I am interested in how threat-related cognitive biases are associated with the development and maintenance of social anxiety. I am also interested in exploring the pathways linking adverse interpersonal experiences, such as peer victimization and childhood maltreatment, to cognitive vulnerability to social threat and social anxiety.

[Enrolled in Feb 2026]

Hello, everyone! My primary research interest is in eating disorders, particularly how interpersonal factors and processes contribute to the development and maintenance of eating pathology. I am interested in maladaptive interpersonal patterns and behaviors, as well as interpersonal and emotional experiences such as loneliness, shame, and guilt. I am also interested in how these interpersonal processes can inform the treatment of eating disorders, particularly interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). More broadly, I am interested in understanding patterns of interpersonal functioning and their links to psychological difficulties, including non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal thoughts.

[Enrolled in Feb 2026]

Hello! My research interests focus on common internalizing symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. Within this area, I particularly seek to examine how these symptoms develop and manifest, specifically by identifying dispositional vulnerability factors and their underlying processes. Through my studies, I aim to contribute to a better understanding of psychopathology and ultimately explore its implications for treatment. 

[Enrolled in Feb 2026]

Hello, everyone! I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in clinical psychology. My core research interest centers on post-traumatic growth(PTG), with a particular emphasis on the multifaceted adversities faced by crime victims. I am critically examining the phenomenon where victims are further isolated not only by the trauma of the crime itself but also by societal pressures to conform to socially constructed victimhood. I aim to uncover the underlying mechanisms that enable these individuals to navigate such compounded distress and ultimately achieve psychological growth. Furthermore, I am broadly interested in the profound effects of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and adverse childhood experiences on human development and the trajectory of psychological recovery.

[Enrolled in Aug 2026]

Hello, everyone! I'm mainly interested in how early maladaptive schemas—shaped by childhood adversity—contribute to adult interpersonal dysfunction. My specific focus is on exploring the variables that moderate this pathway in the context of borderline personality disorder.

My research interest lies in eating disorders, particularly the processes through which various sociocultural factors interact with individual internal mechanisms to shape disordered eating behaviors. I am specifically interested in identifyng how obsessive-compulsive personality traits are linked to the development of disordered eating behaviors.

Hello, I am a member of the RooT Lab. My research interests focus on self-destructive behaviors, particularly non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I am interested in understanding how individual vulnerabilities and environmental experiences interact to shape psychological processes underlying the development and maintenance of self-destructive behaviors. Through my research, I hope to advance an understanding of self-destructive behaviors and contribute to the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies for individuals at risk.