Information

Academic Interests and Expertise

Education

  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Emporia State University, 2024)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Emporia State University, 2022)

Licensure:

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist, State of Kansas, #03342

Certifications

  • Clinical Advances in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (2024)
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (2023)
  • Suspenders4Hope - WeSupportU Preventing Suicide Online Training (2023)
  • Telepsychology Best Practices 101 (2023)
  • Trauma-Informed Care (2023)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2023)
  • Military 101: Essential Knowledge (2023)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training “ASIST” (2023)
  • Mental Health First Aid (2023)
Professional Experience

Recent Conferences Attended

  • Rocky Mountain Psychological Association ; Denver, Colorado (2024)
  • Capital Graduate Research Summit; Topeka, KS (2024)
  • Ad Astra – First Generation Student Conference; Hays, KS (2023)
  • Research & Creativity Day; Emporia, KS (2022)
  • Great Plains Students Psychology Convention; Emporia, KS (2022)

Recent Presentations

  • Adams. L. (2021). Test Topic (Eating Disorder or Addiction) and College Students’ Reported Empathy. Presented at the Department of Psychology Mix n’ Mingle at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2021). Test Topic (Eating Disorder or Addiction) and College Students’ Reported Empathy. Presented at the annual regional Great Plains Psychology Convention, at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2021). Test Topic (Eating Disorder or Addiction) and College Students’ Reported Empathy. Presented at the Research and Creativity Day at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2023). Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges: Graduate School as a First-Gen. Presented at Ad Astra Conference for First Generation Students at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2023) Psychology of Homelessness. Presented at Psi Chi Chapter Meeting at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2024). Perceived Stigma of Immediate vs Distant Family Members Towards Individuals Currently Diagnosed With, In Treatment For, or Previously Treated for a Substance Use Disorder. Presented at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit at Topeka, KS.
  • Adams. L. (2024). Perceived Stigma of Immediate vs Distant Family Members Towards Individuals Currently Diagnosed With, In Treatment For, or Previously Treated for a Substance Use Disorder. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association at Denver, CO.
  • Adams. L., Aktas, E.S., Pourhussin. A., and Wade. J. (2024). Positive Ethics: Being the Therapist You Would Want to Have. Presented at the Kansas Association of Masters Level Psychologists via Zoom.

Professional Organizations

  • Psi Chi – International Psychology Honors Society
  • American Psychological Association
Clinical Experience
  • Post-Masters Psychologist – Wichita State University (August 2024 – Present)
  • Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Provider – Red Cross (July 2024 – Present)
  • Psychology Masters Level Intern – Wichita State University (August 2023 – May 2024)
Awards and Honors
  • International Honors Society in Psychology Induction – ESU (2021)
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Induction – ESU (2023)
  • 1st Place: Undergraduate Oral Presentation -Great Plains Convention (2022)
  • Graduated Undergrad - Magna Cum Laude – ESU (2022)
  • Clay Anderson Memorial Award of Excellence – ESU (2023)
  • 2023 Outstanding Leadership Award – ESU (2023)
  • Graduate Scholarships:
    • Robert J. Grover Graduate Student Scholarship – ESU (2022)
    • Jonathan Micus Professional Development Scholarship – ESU (2023)
    • David W. Leipold Memorial Scholarship – ESU (2023)
    • Laurence C. Boylan Award Scholarship – ESU (2023)
    • WSU CAPS Scholarship – ESU (2024)
    • Research & Creativity Day T-Shirt Design Contest Scholarship – ESU (2024)