Caitlin M. Mercier

Caitlin M. Mercier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical-Counseling Psychology and affiliated with the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program at Illinois State University. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and completed an APA-accredited internship at Texas Tech University Student Counseling Center. A proud HBCU alum (Xavier University), her work emphasizes cultural humility and social change.

• Education:
• PhD in Counseling Psychology, Louisiana Tech University
• APA-accredited Internship, Texas Tech University Student Counseling Center

Research Interests:

Her primary focus addresses the well-being of vegans/vegetarians amid societal stigma. She also investigates the psychological impacts of anti-Black racism and colorism on Black communities and women, advocating for intersectional approaches to equity. These areas intersect with broader themes of racial justice and gender studies.

No publications or awards are listed, though her research aligns with emerging trends in social justice and mental health advocacy.

Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details provided in the text. Her office is located in DeGarmo Hall 427.