Kellin Cavanaugh

Kellin Cavanaugh serves as Assistant Professor and Fieldwork Coordinator in the Psychology Department at the University of New Haven's College of Arts and Sciences. A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut, she specializes in clinical mental health counseling with expertise in supporting diverse student populations.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. (Expected Fall 2021) in Counseling and Counselor Education from Syracuse University
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph
• B.A. in Liberal Arts from Bennington College

Dr. Cavanaugh's research centers on LGBTQ+ mental health, with emphasis on transgender college student identity development, queer adolescent sexuality, and interventions for interpersonal violence. Her work bridges counselor education and clinical practice through qualitative methodologies, particularly narratology, advancing inclusive therapeutic approaches in higher education settings.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on marginalized student experiences using interdisciplinary frameworks. Her scholarship demonstrates strong translational value, providing concrete implications for counselors, supervisors, and educators working with LGBTQ+ youth through ecological and developmental lenses.

As Fieldwork Coordinator, she oversees practicum and internship placements for psychology students, ensuring clinical training aligns with accreditation standards while integrating her research on identity development and counselor self-care into fieldwork supervision.