Meet the Graduate Students


Our current group of graduate students offers a great diversity to the research we are pursuing on both the basic and applied side of the house. All are interested in exploring anxiety disorders. In addition, they all have an interest in third generation behavior therapies, with a particular interest in acceptance and/or mindfulness based approaches. Find out just a bit about them below or click on their name for a longer introduction and contact information. They are always happy to heari from individuals interested in studying and/or collaborating with them!

Kristin Herzberg

Kristin is in her sixth year at UAlbany. She is performing clinical work in the community and preparing for her dissertation proposal.

Sean Sheppard

Sean has sucessfully defended his dissertation and is currently completing his APA approved pre-doctoral internship in Seattle, WA.

Amanda Russo

Amanda is completing her fourth year student at UAlbany. She is working on the Modular Online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Intervention for OIF/OEF Veterans project, preparing her dissertation, and practicing clinical work in the local community.

Chris Berghoff

Chris is a third year student at UAlbany. He is our Graduate Lab Coordinator, performing clinical work at the local VA, and working on the Modular Online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Intervention for OIF/OEF Veterans project.