معرفی
Dr. Allura Ralston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Millersville University, where she focuses on clinical psychology and marginalized communities. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her pre-doctoral internship was completed at Yale University School of Medicine’s Pediatric Gender Program. Dr. Ralston’s research explores transgender and gender diverse communities’ experiences with marginalization stress, resilience, and affirming clinical/research spaces. She emphasizes mental health services for underserved populations, including LGBTQ+, rural, and LGB communities. Her teaching includes undergraduate clinical courses and mentoring research projects. She actively contributes to tele-mental health initiatives and has published extensively on gender-affirming care, sociopolitical impacts on mental health, and inclusive research practices.
Education:
- B.A. Psychology, Temple University
- M.A./Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Pre-doctoral Internship: Yale University School of Medicine
Research Interests:
- Gender Minority Stress
- Healthcare Access Equity
- Sociopolitical Contexts & Mental Health
- Inclusive Research Methodologies
Professional Contributions:
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on transgender mental health and clinical practices
- Active in developing virtual reality support systems for gender expansive youth
- Advocacy for affirming psychosocial assessments in gender-affirming medical care
