Leora Trub

Leora Trub is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, New York City. Her work bridges clinical psychology, psychoanalysis, and digital mental health, with a focus on how technology influences emotional well-being and therapeutic processes.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York (CUNY) in 2011 and a BA in Psychology & Jewish Studies from Rutgers University.

• PhD, Clinical Psychology, CUNY, 2011
• BA, Psychology & Jewish Studies, Rutgers University, 2003

Dr. Trub's research centers on the psychological impact of digital communication and social media. Key areas include mindfulness interventions for smartphone overuse, the role of texting in self-confidence and relationships, and the potential of AI-driven tools like CBT bots in mental health treatment. She also explores therapist self-disclosure around spirituality, intersectionality in therapeutic training, and the experiences of minority educators in urban settings.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding digital behaviors—especially on platforms like Instagram and through direct messaging—as they relate to depressive symptoms, social comparison, introversion/extraversion, and identity formation. She investigates both risks and therapeutic opportunities in digital spaces.

Notable awards include the National Register of Health Service Psychologists Early Career Credentialing Scholarship (2013), an APA Division 39 Early Career Travel Award (2013), and the CUNY David Ertel Award for Work with Children (2007).

• National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Early Career Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship, 2013
• APA Division 39, Early Career Psychologist Travel Award, Couple and Family Therapy and Psychoanalysis, 2013
• CUNY Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, David Ertel Award for Work with Children, 2007

Dr. Trub has co-authored studies on texting and self-confidence and has been featured in media outlets such as HuffPost and The Bulwark for her research on social media and mental health. While she teaches a broad range of courses—from experimental psychology to trauma practicum and psychoanalytic theory—there is no public indication of formal student advising or leadership of a dedicated research lab or team. She is an active member of professional organizations including the American Psychological Association, APA Division 39 (Psychoanalysis), and the New York State Psychological Association.