معرفی
Emilie Lacroix is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Her research focuses on addressing systemic barriers in eating disorders care, particularly for underserved populations including gender-diverse individuals and those experiencing comorbid eating disorders with substance use disorders. Through mixed-methods research and evidence synthesis, she contributes to body image development studies across the lifespan.
Education
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary
- MSc in Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary
- BA (Honors) in Psychology and German Language, McGill University
Research Themes
Lacroix's work bridges clinical psychology with public health, examining:
- Geographic disparities in eating disorder treatment access
- Intersectionality in gender-diverse healthcare experiences
- Biopsychosocial aspects of addictive-like eating behaviors
- Developmental trajectories of body image concerns
- Integrated treatment approaches for dual diagnoses
- Systematic reviews and meta-analytic synthesis of evidence
Teaching
- Undergraduate: PSYC 4303 (Clinical Psychology - Addiction), PSYC 3151/3152 (Basic Research Seminar), PSYC 4110 (Honours Thesis Research Seminar), PSYC 3313 (Psychological Testing)
- Graduate: PSYC 6311 (Adult Therapy Skills)
Laboratory
As director of the MEALab (Mental health and Eating disorders research at UNB), she leads interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on expanding evidence-based practices for eating disorders and related conditions.
