Emily Lasinsky

Emily Lasinsky, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, affiliated with the Natural Sciences Division. Her expertise spans Grief & Loss, Spirituality & Mental Health, Positive Psychology, Expressive Arts & Healing, and College Student Development. She holds a BA from Saint Francis University and a PhD from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2020).

Her research interests integrate psychological well-being with holistic healing approaches, emphasizing expressive arts and spiritual dimensions in mental health. She focuses on college student development, addressing challenges faced by young adults through innovative therapeutic modalities.