Natasha A Tonge

Natasha A Tonge is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at George Mason University, focusing on minority mental health disparities, trust in patient-provider interactions, and AI applications in mental healthcare. Her work examines how marginalized groups navigate trust and self-disclosure in clinical settings.

Education includes a B.A. (Swarthmore College), M.A., and Ph.D. (Washington University in St. Louis), with clinical internship at the Minneapolis VA and postdoctoral fellowship at VISN 5 MIRECC.

Research employs quantitative methods—surveys, machine learning, and ecological momentary assessment—to study anxiety, loneliness, and healthcare access. Publications analyze depression recurrence, stigma, and comorbidity dynamics. Recent work explores digital mental health and open science education.