Jessica LoPresti

Jessica LoPresti, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Suffolk University. Her academic work bridges clinical psychology and social justice frameworks to address systemic inequities in mental health care.

• PhD & MA in Clinical Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston
• BA in Psychology and American Studies, Williams College

Dr. LoPresti's research investigates:

• The intersection of racism and mental health outcomes for communities of color
• Adaptations of evidence-based therapies (CBT, mindfulness) to address racial trauma
• Structural barriers to culturally responsive mental health treatment
• Systemic oppression in clinical settings and strategies for allyship