Brooke Colman

Brooke Colman (PsyD '21) is an Adjunct Professor at Michigan School of Psychology (MSP), teaching Professional and Scientific Ethics in the MA program. A graduate of MSP's doctoral program and Michigan State University (undergraduate), she transitioned to psychology from marketing, driven by a passion for understanding human behavior and clinical mentorship. Her research focuses on health psychology, particularly chronic pain and weight management, with implications for self-esteem and body image. Her dissertation explored transracial adoption through parental perceptions of developmental and emotional challenges in biological and adopted children.

As an MSP alumna, Dr. Colman emphasizes the school's unique community that fosters personal and professional identity development. She encourages students to "trust the process," embrace uncertainty, and appreciate the emotional journey of their education. Her teaching philosophy integrates clinical practice and academic rigor, reflecting MSP's collaborative ethos.