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Jennifer Lynn Lovell
Dr. Jennifer L. Lovell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay. Dr. Lovell completed her Ph.D. in child clinical psychology, and her primary areas of scholarly interest focus on health disparities and cultural factors impacting child, adolescent, and family wellness. Dr. Lovell is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. Her website is www.drjenniferlovell.com
Subjects: Adolescent Studies
Biography
Dr. Jennifer L. Lovell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay. Dr. Lovell completed her Ph.D. in child clinical psychology at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and later specialized in pediatric psychology and infant mental health during postdoctoral training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She met Dr. Joseph White (co-author of The "Troubled" Adolescent) in her first year of graduate school, and his mentorship shaped her multicultural education and journey through graduate school and beyond. Her primary areas of scholarly interest focus on health disparities and cultural factors impacting child, adolescent, and family wellness. Dr. Lovell is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, and she utilizes an integrative cognitive-behavioral theoretical orientation with a focus on resilience, relationships, social justice, and multicultural contexts. Her website is www.drjenniferlovell.comEducation
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PhD Clinical Child Psychology: SIU Carbondale
MA Clinical Child Psychology: SIU Carbondale
Graduate Certificate Women's Studies: SIU Carbondale
BA Psychology: Southwestern University
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Child and adolescent psychology, multicultural psychology, behavioral health treatment, and infant mental health.
Personal Interests
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Hiking, yoga, camping/backpacking, art, and spending time with loved ones.
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