
Lab Members
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Julia Ceresa (she/her)
I am an undergraduate research assistant in the POIS lab. I am majoring in psychology and minoring in studio art at the University of Louisville. I also work at UofL’s REACH center as an academic coach and am a studio professional at Paint Spot, a paint-your-own pottery studio in Louisville.
I am interested in research surrounding the effectiveness of different therapies as well as the development of new therapies for various psychological conditions.In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, practicing yoga, and painting.
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Kyler Jackson (he/they)
I graduated with my master's in social work in 2022. I currently provide therapy at River Oaks Psychology and am on the Steering Committee of the Values and Meaning-Making Special Interest Group through the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science.
I am interested in research around improving the delivery and effectiveness of psychotherapy interventions.
In my free time, I enjoy time with my dog, visiting local coffee shops, and playing board games with friends. -
Anna Novikova (she/her)
I am a research assistant in the POIS Lab with a background in data science and engineering. I hold a BA in Mathematics from Pomona College and am currently working towards a BS in Psychology from Arizona State University.
I am interested in understanding mechanisms of change in therapy and how cognitive-behavioral approaches can be adapted to meet individual needs.
In my free time, I enjoy cycling, reading, sewing, and finding great sunset spots.