Our Lab Members

Summary of Scholarship, Clinical Care, and Teaching

     My work advances clinical medicine by concentrating on ways that individual biological and psychological responses to social stress impact health and well-being. I serve as Director of the Stress Responsivity, Emotion, and Mood (StREaM) Laboratory which transdiagnostically studies ways that psychobiological stress responsivity is implicated in emerging and protracted affective symptomatology. Our team also develops and trials interventions that promote robust and adaptive responses to stress.  Our myriad projects are supported extramurally and intramurally by the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation, and the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute, among others.  Current and past projects engage diverse patient populations (e.g., pediatric oncology, pediatric mood disorders, bipolar disorders in adults), thus StREaM maintains active partnerships with the Divisions of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Pediatric Neurology and the Bipolar and Depression Research Program).  We also collaborate nationally with clinical scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and the University of Southern California on grant submissions and other scientific endeavors. StREaM has trained dozens of graduate students from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in clinical research methodology and operations, and I have served as Chair on 21 Dissertation projects that have employed StREaM data since 2014. Clinically, I am Founder and Director of the Family Therapy Clinic in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry which provides evidence-based treatments for families, strengthening resilience-building, communication, and problem solving in systems challenged by acute or prolonged environmental stressors. Since 2015, our Clinic has trained 11 predoctoral psychology practicum students and 31 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows. As an educator, I was invited in 2014 to serve as a member of a small Core Faculty of the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium where I am involved in teaching multiple graduate classes and serving as an Academic Advisor for more than a dozen students in addition to other service.  Since 2015, I have been recognized by student nominations with 6 Golden Apple teaching awards (i.e., 4 Mentor of the Year Awards; 2 Teacher of the Year Awards).        

Dr. Kristene Hossepian is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hossepian earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium after completing a predoctoral internship at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital/Children's Health Council and a fellowship at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hossepian has worked on a number of projects exploring parental and intimate partner violence and the subsequent mental health consequences for the children of these families. She has also conducted research regarding the protective and adaptive factors which aid in the adjustment, coping, and resilience of families with histories of domestic abuse and youth exposed to community violence. Dr. Hossepian's thesis investigated the relationship between community violence and parenting style and the moderating effects of a coparenting alliance. Currently, Dr. Hossepian is interested in exploring the physiological mechanisms underlying mood disorders as well as providing children and adolescents with novel emotion regulation strategies. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, hiking, and traveling.

Andrea Johnson is a first-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. She is passionate about integrating mental health services with medical care and working with children, adolescents, and families within the medical system. Her fascination with learning about the brain and past work with neurodevelopmental disorders has also made her interested in neuropsychology research and training. Spanish is her first language, so she is excited to work with bilingual folks during her time at the consortium. Andrea is originally from San Diego, CA, and received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley. Outside of school, Andrea enjoys traveling, live music, dancing, cooking, being outside at (almost) all times, and snuggling with her roommate’s cat who she co-parents.

Shauna received her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and is currently a strategic advisor for the StREaM Lab as well as SVP of People at Talkdesk ($10B technology startup). She received her M.A. in Psychology, Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience from San Diego State University and her B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior from University of California Davis. Her research interests include exploring neuropsychological functioning in adolescents with mood disorders, examining the impact of stress on neuropsychological functioning and exploring the impact of CBT-based group therapy on ​adolescents with​ mood disorders. ​In her free time you can find her snowboarding, surfing and playing with her yellow lab Buster.

Michelle Hull (she/her) is a first-year doctoral student in clinical psychology at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Her broad interests include working with children and adolescents, spiritually integrated treatments and wellness interventions, trauma-responsive healing practices in K-12 and University education, and mindfulness-based approaches to caregiving, loss, and death. As a student at Stanford University, she completed a B.A. in American Studies with a concentration in Well-being Education and an M.A. in Sustainability Science & Practice. Prior to her training in clinical psychology, she taught at the Nueva School and served as a researcher for the Center for Educational Improvement’s Childhood-Trauma Learning Collaborative with Yale University. Outside of her work in lab, Michelle enjoys long dinner conversations around crowded tables, yoga, and spending time outdoors.

Hannah is a second-year doctoral student studying clinical psychology at the PGSP- Stanford Consortium. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Denver. Hannah’s professional aspiration is to become a Pediatric Psychologist and work with children experiencing a life-changing medical illness. Her undergraduate research was focused primarily on adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences and its impact on them. Hannah’s current research focuses on how the family system affects depression in children diagnosed with cancer. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with friends and family. You can often find Hannah at Philz Coffee with a latte in hand.

Summary of Scholarship, Clinical Care, and Teaching

    Dr. Nagel is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in anxiety, depression, parenting skills, stress and trauma. Her work is grounded in evidence-based treatment and she utilizes a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment. She received training in a number of evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and the application of Motivational Interviewing and CBT for the treatment of Substance Abuse.

Clinical Care

    Dr. Nagel works with adult individuals in Berkeley and via telemedicine across the State of California.

Scholarship

    Dr. Nagel completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai-St. Luke’s Hospital in Manhattan, where she specialized in treating co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in adolescents. Following her postdoctoral fellowship, she worked at CBT/DBT Associates, a private practice in Manhattan specializing in CBT and DBT treatments for a range of mental health issues treating both adolescents and adults. She completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and her undergraduate degree from New York University. In addition to working at the Clinic, Dr. Nagel is involved in research at Stanford where she is currently working on a study examining risk and resilience factors, psychological and biological, in pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Sophia is a second-year doctoral student in the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Her clinical and research interests include working with adolescents and caregivers around treating mood disorders and understanding the impact of trauma in families. She has a particular interest in working with adolescents who struggle with non-suicidal-self-injury, and the neurobiological impacts of stress. Sophia worked in several clinical settings before starting graduate school. She spent two years working as a Clinical Educator at McLean Hospital’s Gunderson Residence, a residential treatment program for women with borderline personality disorder. From there, Sophia worked in wilderness therapy as a field instructor. Sophia’s work in wilderness was centered around treatment of adolescents with mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, and conduct disorders. Sophia additionally works on a research study examining the impact of a parenting intervention on adolescent suicidality. 

Sophia graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in Clinical Psychology. In her freetime, Sophia is usually in motion whether it be running, hiking, or surfing. When she’s not in motion, she’s cooking, hanging with her cat Atticus, and is always ready for her next cup of coffee.

Miriam is a second-year doctoral student in clinical psychology at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Her research and clinical interests include the socioemotional functioning of children and adolescents, the bidirectional relationship between child functioning and maternal mental health, and issues related to attachment and family systems across the lifespan. Prior to graduate school, Miriam earned her B.S. in Psychology from Davidson College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, where she worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and families. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her two pups, get outside, read, and be creative!

Claire is a second-year doctoral student in clinical psychology at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Claire has a passion for working with children and their families. Her clinical and research interests include parenting and caregiver relationships, behavioral health, and pediatric health psychology. Claire earned her B.S. in Pyschology from the University of Oregon in 2016. For the five years prior to graduate school, she worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder providing evidence-based early intervention services in a variety of clinical contexts. Claire's personal interests include walking on the beach with her dog and exploring local coffee shops.

Olivia is a research assistant at the StREaM Lab.

Education

I am currently a research assistant at the StREaM Lab. I graduated from San Jose State University with my B.A. in Psychology in Fall 2022. I am a graduate student in Palo Alto University's Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I am pursuing dual licensure for my LPCC and LMFT.

Career

I am primarily interested in mood disorders and our cognitive processing of trauma. I also take great interest in the myriad counseling theories and their applications within diverse cultural backgrounds and systems.

In the past, I worked as a behavior technician with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorder's unique presentation per-client requires a special approach and creativity to properly address, which I believe highlights the importance of a rigorous multicultural approach to providing treatment interventions to all populations.

In the future, I aim to open my own clinic and offer affordable therapy services to underserved communities, both as a humanitarian service and as a proof of concept that mental health services can be offered to anyone, regardless of their background. I hope that in the coming years, I will acquire ample experience with my dual licensure and varied clinical experience to be the most efficacious counselor possible.

About Me

I'm a big fan of learning. I love to learn about most anything, especially if it can help me connect with the people around me. I'm always interested in other cultures. I try to edcuate myself about any culture whenever the opportunity presents itself- whether it's learning the language, eating the food, or learning niche cultural etiquette that is better learned sooner rather than later. I love watching movies. Stalker (1979) by Andrei Tarkovsky is my favorite film of all time, followed by Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990). In my spare time, I'm either programming video games, hiking my local trails, or baking an eggless cheesecake.