Training Coordinator,
Center for Psychological Services
Department
of Psychology
Queens Campus
Room 106, Seton Complex
152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11367
Phone: (718) 990-1607
Fax: (718) 990-1586
mcdonoue@stjohns.eduEducational
Background
Ph.D., 2009, The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School
PsychologyB.A., 1999, Emory
University, Psychology
Courses Taught atSt. John’s
University
Graduate
Courses- Internship Seminar in School
Psychology: Interventions
- Practicum in Psychological
Assessment
- Practicum in Psychological
Interventions
Clinical and Research
InterestsDr. McDonough’s
clinical interests lie in serving the mental health needs of
children and families from underprivileged backgrounds. Her past
experience includes therapeutic work with adolescents from inner
city neighborhoods who required a high level of care in residential
treatment. Currently, she acts as consulting psychologist to a
local social service agency providing preventive services to
families experiencing mental health or substance-related problems.
Dr. McDonough’s research interests include suicide risk assessment
and suicide prevention as well as academic interventions for
children with learning disabilities.