Our Research Mission
My research focuses on the lived experiences of Black and Brown communities—our stories, our relationships, and how we heal. Some of the studies here speak directly to this, while others look more broadly at how adults find healing, repair, and connection. What connects all of this work is a shared commitment: much of the research in psychology and family therapy was created without considering communities like ours, or it only looked at our struggles. My work tries to change that narrative by highlighting our resilience, complexity, and love, and by naming the systemic barriers that affect our mental health and relationships.
Why Your Voice Matters
Representation in research is not only about collecting data. It is about telling the truth and making people visible. When you take part, you are more than just a number in a spreadsheet. You are taking back the power to describe your own experience, rather than letting others make assumptions about it.
Each study here started with a real question that needed a real answer. That answer can only come from people who have lived the experience, not from theory or guesswork. When you share your thoughts, you help improve clinical training, make therapy more culturally aware, and create better resources for the next generation facing similar challenges. This is how we make sure the stories that shape care are told with care. No matter why you are here, your experience deserves to be studied with honesty and respect. That is the purpose of this space.
Find the study that's right for you
Each category below holds a different active study. Browse to see which one matches your experience.
Black Women & Resilience Study
If you are a Black woman who takes on a lot of financial responsibility at home or in your relationships, we invite you to share your story. Consider what this role has required from you and what it may have cost.
Who can participate: Black women who have primary or significant financial responsibility in their household or relationship.
