Credentials
Education
- 2022: Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Midwestern University Glendale
- GPA: 3.97
- Passed Dissertation with Distinction: “Assessment of Psychologists’ Knowledge of Autism and Autism Gender Differences”
- 2020: Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University Glendale
- GPA: 3.96
- 2018: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Villanova University
- Summa Cum Laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
Experience
- 2022 – 2023: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Penn State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, PA
- 2021 – 2022: Predoctoral Intern
- Penn State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park, PA
- 2020 – 2021: Advanced Practicum Student
- Neuropsychology Consulting Services, Scottsdale, AZ
- 2019 – 2020: Practicum Student and Behavioral Health Consultant
- Midwestern University Psychology Clinic, Glendale, AZ
Awards
- 2022: Psi Chi Platinum Medallion, Doctoral Degree Graduation Award
- 2020: Psi Chi Platinum Medallion, Master’s Degree Graduation Award
- 2018: Villanova University Class of 2018 Commencement Speech Nomination
- 2014 – 2018: Dean’s List, All Semesters, Villanova University
- 2017: Student Guest at Leadership Summit: Women Igniting Change
- 2016: Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology
- 2015: National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- 2015: Augustinian Cultural Seminar Writing Award Nomination
Presentations
- McGuigan, L. (2023, May 18). Autism and Neurodiversity-Affirming Care.[Powerpoint presentation]. Continuing education didactic training presented at The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, University Park, PA.
- McGuigan, L. (2021, September 23; 2020, August 27). Discovering your therapist self. [PowerPoint presentation]. Didactic training presented at the Midwestern University Psychology Clinic, Glendale, AZ.
- Facilitated a self-reflective didactic training presentation for incoming therapists at the Midwestern University Psychology Clinic regarding personal growth and deepened understandings of self as a new therapist.
- McGuigan, L. (2020, May 11). Autism in females. [PowerPoint presentation]. Guest lecture for Psychopathology of Children and Adolescents course, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ.
- Discussed the heterogeneity of autism and trends in gender differences.
- Provided students with reading material and resources on autism in females.
- McGuigan, L. (2019, October 31—November 2). Null worries, students: A new way to learn NHST using DSM differential diagnosis. [Conference poster presentation]. Arizona Psychological Association 2019 Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
- McGuigan, L. (2019, May 10). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): A treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. [PowerPoint presentation]. Public symposium event for the Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society, Midwestern University Chapter, Glendale, AZ.