Lisa F. Platt, PhD
Director of Clinical Training for Counseling Psychology
Associate Professor
Professional Highlights
- Licensed Psychologist in the state of West Virginia (#1134)
- Outstanding Researcher Award, WVU College of Education and Human Services, 2019-2020
- SPECTRUM LGBTQ+ Award, Association for Women in Psychology, 2017
Degrees
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Penn State University
- M.Ed., Couples and Family Therapy, University of Oregon
- B.A., Psychology, University of Wyoming
Awards
- SPECTRUM LGBTQ+ Award, Association for Women in Psychology, 2017
- Outstanding Researcher Award, WVU College of Education and Human Services
Areas of Expertise
- Gender Minority Individuals: Relationships and Well-Being
- Sexual Minority Individuals: Discrimination Experiences and Health Care Disparities
- Intersectional Experiences and Well-Being
Research Interests
- Diversity Science
- Collegiate mental health and wellness; a specialization with marginalized sexual and gender identity populations
- Outcomes and experiences for minoritized STEM graduate students
Biographical Sketch
Lisa F. Platt is an associate professor of counseling and counseling psychology at West Virginia University. Originally from Wyoming, Dr. Platt earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Penn State University in 2008. Her research specializes in sexual, gender, and racial minoritized individuals and the mental health implications of discrimination and oppression. She is also a licensed psychologist in the state of West Virginia. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and exercising.