Lab Director
Rachel Miller-Slough, PhD
Dr. Miller-Slough is an associate professor of psychology at ETSU. She is a clinical
psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and families.
She received her bachelor's degree at the College of William & Mary, followed by her
PhD in Clinical Psychology at Virginia Tech. She completed her clinical internship
and postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Her research focuses
on how parents and friends socialize youth socioemotional competencies and its impact
on youth mental health. Her work also focuses on implementation of emotion socialization
interventions in rural underserved communities.
Dr. Miller-Slough will be reviewing graduate applications for the Fall 2026 application cycle
Graduate Research Assistants
John Parigger
John Parigger is a fourth year clinical psychology student from Manchester, Tennessee.
He graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in 2021 with a B.S. in Psychology. John
is inspired to do research that will help parents encourage emotional regulation and
prevent the development of mental illness. In his free time, John enjoys playing sports,
hiking, and reading.
Maggie Harris
Maggie is a third year clinical psychology student from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She graduated in 2022 with a B.A. in Psychology from Clemson University. Her research interests include improving parent-child relationships and reducing youth internalizing disorders. Maggie’s hobbies include crafting, reading, and making playlists.
Madison Simounet
Madison Simounet is a first year clinical psychology student from Gray, Tennessee. She graduated in 2024 with a B.S. in Pre-Professional Psychology from Milligan University. Her research interests include parent-training strategies and strengthening parent-child relationships, with a focus on developing integrative care approaches to support families and improve child mental health outcomes. In her free time, Madison loves to spend her time painting, reading, or cooking with her friends.
Post-baccalaureate Research Assistant
Caroline Lansford
Caroline is a Post-baccalaureate Research Assistant from Rock Spring, Georgia. She
earned her B.S. in Psychology from Belmont University in 2025 and hopes to further
her education through research focused on improving mental health care for families
living in underserved areas. Caroline enjoys spending her free time drawing, experimenting
with new recipes, and kayaking.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Morgan Johnson
Mattie Wagner
Anna Young
Lab Alumni
Ellie Johnson, BA (undergraduate), Research Assistant, Virginia Tech
Daryl Parungao, PhD (graduate), Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Lauren Ross, BS (undergraduate), University of Knoxville Medical School
Cheston West, PhD (graduate), Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Minnesota
Natalie Wilson, BS (undergraduate), Research Specialist, University of South Carolina