MGT-PHD

Michelle G.

Thompson

PhD LMHC

I am an experienced researcher with a demonstrated history of working in both academia and clinical mental health. Skilled in student development, intervention and prevention clinical work, and social/sexual justice advocacy.

Research Areas

Intersections of race, gender and sexuality on minority mental health disparities
Social and political impact of discrimination and oppression on underserved groups
Community-based participatory research and interventions
Culturally congruent preventions and interventions for underserved groups
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mental Health Disparities

My research focuses on Black politics in the Americas. I examine Black public opinion and Black consciousness to determine how attitudes are influenced by the juxtaposition of national narratives of racial harmony and realities of structural racism.

Examining the compounding impact of microaggressions on psychological well-being among emerging adult sexual and gender minorities of color.

I earned my PhD in Social Welfare and both my M.S. and a B.A. in Psychology at Florida International University, and I hold a license in Mental Health Counseling with more than a decade of clinical experience working with both youth and adults in community-based research. Additionally, I have a combined nine years of experience serving as an adjunct lecturer for Florida International University in both the Department of Psychology and the School of Social Work.

Collaborative Approach

Workshops and trainings include building foundational knowledge about power and privilege, social identity, systematic oppression, social justice frameworks, and skill building for long-term cultural change.

Large and small scale community building retreats and workshops for diverse groups aimed at building community across differences within organizational or educational communities.

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