Dr. Jaime L. Anderson
Dr. Anderson joined the faculty in the Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Sam Houston State University in 2016. She received her B.A. in Psychology and German from the University of Dayton, her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Psychology and Law and minor in Quantitative Methods from the University of Alabama. Dr. Anderson’s primary research interests focus on the assessment and diagnosis of personality psychopathology, with a particular emphasis on dimensional measures and models of personality, the clinical utility of such models, and the use of dimensional models of personality psychopathology in understanding individual outcomes.
Dr. Anderson is actively involved in the Society for Personality Assessment, where she serves on the board of trustees in the Secretary position. She is an Associate Editor for Psychological Assessment, and also serves on the editorial boards of Assessment, the Journal of Personality Assessment, Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, and Psychological Injury and Law. At SHSU, she primarily teaches Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology in the MA and Ph.D. programs.
Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist in Texas, where she supervises both individual therapy and assessment and co-owns Anderson & Marek Psychological Assessment Services.
C.V.: anderson_jaime_cv.pdf
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ccLdio0AAAAJ&hl=en
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaime_Anderson
Dr. Anderson joined the faculty in the Department of Psychology and Philosophy at Sam Houston State University in 2016. She received her B.A. in Psychology and German from the University of Dayton, her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Psychology and Law and minor in Quantitative Methods from the University of Alabama. Dr. Anderson’s primary research interests focus on the assessment and diagnosis of personality psychopathology, with a particular emphasis on dimensional measures and models of personality, the clinical utility of such models, and the use of dimensional models of personality psychopathology in understanding individual outcomes.
Dr. Anderson is actively involved in the Society for Personality Assessment, where she serves on the board of trustees in the Secretary position. She is an Associate Editor for Psychological Assessment, and also serves on the editorial boards of Assessment, the Journal of Personality Assessment, Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment, and Psychological Injury and Law. At SHSU, she primarily teaches Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology in the MA and Ph.D. programs.
Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist in Texas, where she supervises both individual therapy and assessment and co-owns Anderson & Marek Psychological Assessment Services.
C.V.: anderson_jaime_cv.pdf
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ccLdio0AAAAJ&hl=en
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaime_Anderson
Graduate Students
Nicole Shumaker, M.A.
Nicole is a sixth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated magna cum laude with honors from the University of Notre Dame in 2020 with a B.A. in psychology, political science and Spanish. Her senior honors thesis focused on gender differences in the expression of the constructs within the Short Dark Triad. Her research interests are still developing, but she leans towards a focus on forensic application of psychopathology. This includes the study of cross-cultural and gender differences of personality constructs, with a specific interest in psychopathy. She is currently an intern at UMass Chan Medical School.
Nicole is a sixth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated magna cum laude with honors from the University of Notre Dame in 2020 with a B.A. in psychology, political science and Spanish. Her senior honors thesis focused on gender differences in the expression of the constructs within the Short Dark Triad. Her research interests are still developing, but she leans towards a focus on forensic application of psychopathology. This includes the study of cross-cultural and gender differences of personality constructs, with a specific interest in psychopathy. She is currently an intern at UMass Chan Medical School.
Hannah Benemann, M.A.
Hannah is a fifth-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology from Central Michigan University. Hannah’s research interests include the perpetration of violent crime with a particular focus on sexual aggression. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, reading, traveling, and kidnapping stray cats (for trap-neuter-release). She can be contacted at [email protected].
Hannah is a fifth-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology from Central Michigan University. Hannah’s research interests include the perpetration of violent crime with a particular focus on sexual aggression. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, reading, traveling, and kidnapping stray cats (for trap-neuter-release). She can be contacted at [email protected].
Sarah Hernandez, M. A.
Sarah Hernandez (she/her) is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in English. Her research interests include personality pathology and psychometrics. She is particularly interested in the investigation of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders especially as it pertains to underserved, minority populations and within forensic settings. Her clinical interests include therapeutic assessment, forensic assessment, and working with inpatient and forensic populations. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys crafting, reading, going to concerts, and playing video games.
Sarah Hernandez (she/her) is a fifth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in English. Her research interests include personality pathology and psychometrics. She is particularly interested in the investigation of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders especially as it pertains to underserved, minority populations and within forensic settings. Her clinical interests include therapeutic assessment, forensic assessment, and working with inpatient and forensic populations. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys crafting, reading, going to concerts, and playing video games.
Danna Ramirez, M.A.
Danna is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She was born and raised in Colombia and moved to the United States in 2011. She graduated from Baylor University in 2020 with a B.S. in neuroscience and a minor in forensic sciences. Post-graduation she worked at The Menninger Clinic for 2 years as a clinical research assistant. She is interested in the conceptualization and assessment of personality psychopathology, the role of pathological personality and other severe and persistent mental illness in forensic assessments, and psychopathic personality and decision-making.
Danna is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She was born and raised in Colombia and moved to the United States in 2011. She graduated from Baylor University in 2020 with a B.S. in neuroscience and a minor in forensic sciences. Post-graduation she worked at The Menninger Clinic for 2 years as a clinical research assistant. She is interested in the conceptualization and assessment of personality psychopathology, the role of pathological personality and other severe and persistent mental illness in forensic assessments, and psychopathic personality and decision-making.
Taylor Johnson, B.A.
Taylor is a fourth-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University. She is interested in researching predictors of trauma and sexual violence, as well as gaslighting and its personality and behavioral correlates. She is also interested in investigating medical gaslighting among individuals with gynecological disorders.
Taylor is a fourth-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. She received her Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University. She is interested in researching predictors of trauma and sexual violence, as well as gaslighting and its personality and behavioral correlates. She is also interested in investigating medical gaslighting among individuals with gynecological disorders.
Julie Miller, B.S.
Julie is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Cognitive Science. Julie’s research interests include transdiagnostic factors involved in the development and maintenance of personality pathology as well as dimensional frameworks for the assessment and treatment of personality pathology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and doing anything outdoors. She can be contacted at [email protected].
Julie is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Cognitive Science. Julie’s research interests include transdiagnostic factors involved in the development and maintenance of personality pathology as well as dimensional frameworks for the assessment and treatment of personality pathology. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and doing anything outdoors. She can be contacted at [email protected].
Jacy Murdock, M.A.
Jacy is a second-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. In 2021, she graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. In Psychology and a certification in Applied Behavioral Health, followed by her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2024. Her current research interests include conceptualization and assessment of personality pathology, forensic assessment, law enforcement psychology (i.e., preemployment and fitness-for-duty evaluations), and research involving policymaking within the legal system. Her master's thesis examined the impact of stress on a lethal force decision-making task, as moderated by psychopathology measured using the MMPI-3.
Jacy is a second-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology program. In 2021, she graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. In Psychology and a certification in Applied Behavioral Health, followed by her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in 2024. Her current research interests include conceptualization and assessment of personality pathology, forensic assessment, law enforcement psychology (i.e., preemployment and fitness-for-duty evaluations), and research involving policymaking within the legal system. Her master's thesis examined the impact of stress on a lethal force decision-making task, as moderated by psychopathology measured using the MMPI-3.
Daniel Zamora, B.S.
Daniel (he/him) is a second-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. He graduated with his B.S. in psychology from Sam Houston State University. His research interests include the assessment personality pathology, the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, and forensic assessment. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, throwing dinner parties, and playing poker.
Daniel (he/him) is a second-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology program. He graduated with his B.S. in psychology from Sam Houston State University. His research interests include the assessment personality pathology, the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders, and forensic assessment. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, throwing dinner parties, and playing poker.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Our lab includes a great group of undergraduate research assistants, including:
Lab Alumni
Kelsey Priebe, Ph.D.
Kelsey earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2025. She is interested in personality psychopathology, intimate partner violence, and broad forensic practice. She completed her predoctoral internship at Western State Hospital and will be starting her post-doctoral fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
Kelci Davis, Ph.D.
Kelci earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2025. She is interested in sexuality, the intersectionality of marginalized communities (LGBT+ populations, ethnic minorities, etc.) and personality assessment. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Kansas City VA and will be starting her post-doctoral fellowship with the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Tessa Orellana (Long), Ph.D.
Tessa earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. She is broadly interested in personality assessment, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural application of assessment. She recently completed her internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at Ben Taub Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
Stephanie Haugh, Ph.D.
Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. She is broadly interested in personality assessment, with a particular interest in forensic populations. She completed her internship at Oregon State Hospital and her post-doctoral fellowship at Lithia Forensics and Consulting.
Nicholas Kavish, Ph.D.
Nick earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. He is broadly interested in clinical neuropsychology and contemporary models of psychopathology. He completed his internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He is currently an assistant professor of neuropsychology at UNMC.
Jennifer K. Boland, Ph.D.
J.J. earned their Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. They are broadly interested in forensic psychology and personality psychopathology, particularly BPD and the role of stigma. They completed their internship at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center and post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, PA.
Brooke Tompkins, M.A.
Brooke graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2022. Her thesis examined quality of life as a moderating factor between pathological personality traits and personality impairment. Brooke is currently enrolled as Psy.D. student at Westchester University.
Maddison Schiafo, Ph.D.
Maddie earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2020. She is broadly interested in sexual offending and victimization, personality psychopathology/assessment, and risk and resilience in justice involved youth. Maddie currently runs a private practice.
Emily Sorem, M.A.
Emily graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2020. Her thesis research examined the role of self-compassion in personality psychopathology.
Amanda Kasowski, M.A.
Amanda graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2017. Her thesis research examined the association between maladaptive personality traits and sexually aggressive cognitions (e.g., rape myth acceptance, negative attitudes towards women).
Kelsey earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2025. She is interested in personality psychopathology, intimate partner violence, and broad forensic practice. She completed her predoctoral internship at Western State Hospital and will be starting her post-doctoral fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
Kelci Davis, Ph.D.
Kelci earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2025. She is interested in sexuality, the intersectionality of marginalized communities (LGBT+ populations, ethnic minorities, etc.) and personality assessment. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Kansas City VA and will be starting her post-doctoral fellowship with the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Tessa Orellana (Long), Ph.D.
Tessa earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. She is broadly interested in personality assessment, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural application of assessment. She recently completed her internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship at Ben Taub Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).
Stephanie Haugh, Ph.D.
Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. She is broadly interested in personality assessment, with a particular interest in forensic populations. She completed her internship at Oregon State Hospital and her post-doctoral fellowship at Lithia Forensics and Consulting.
Nicholas Kavish, Ph.D.
Nick earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. He is broadly interested in clinical neuropsychology and contemporary models of psychopathology. He completed his internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He is currently an assistant professor of neuropsychology at UNMC.
Jennifer K. Boland, Ph.D.
J.J. earned their Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2022. They are broadly interested in forensic psychology and personality psychopathology, particularly BPD and the role of stigma. They completed their internship at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center and post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, PA.
Brooke Tompkins, M.A.
Brooke graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2022. Her thesis examined quality of life as a moderating factor between pathological personality traits and personality impairment. Brooke is currently enrolled as Psy.D. student at Westchester University.
Maddison Schiafo, Ph.D.
Maddie earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from SHSU in 2020. She is broadly interested in sexual offending and victimization, personality psychopathology/assessment, and risk and resilience in justice involved youth. Maddie currently runs a private practice.
Emily Sorem, M.A.
Emily graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2020. Her thesis research examined the role of self-compassion in personality psychopathology.
Amanda Kasowski, M.A.
Amanda graduated from SHSU's Clinical Psychology master's program in 2017. Her thesis research examined the association between maladaptive personality traits and sexually aggressive cognitions (e.g., rape myth acceptance, negative attitudes towards women).
