Laura Stoppelbein

Laura Stoppelbein is an Adjunct Professor and Instructor in clinical child psychology, focusing on stress and coping mechanisms among children, adolescents, and families. Her research adopts a developmental psychopathology perspective, investigating post-traumatic stress in pediatric populations, psychosocial factors in childhood disorders, and stress/anxiety in autism spectrum disorders. She holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alabama.

Her work emphasizes cognitive appraisals and coping strategies as key factors influencing internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Though no specific grants or awards are noted, her research contributions address critical gaps in understanding stress dynamics across developmental stages and clinical populations.