Director: Aubrey Dueweke, Ph.D.
Dr. Aubrey Dueweke is a bilingual (English-Spanish) clinical psychologist, Assistant
Professor, and director of the EASI Lab in the Department of Psychology at ETSU. She
earned her Ph.D. in 2019 from the University of Arkansas, and completed her undergraduate
degree in Psychology and Hispanic Studies at Oberlin College. She also completed a
postdoctoral fellowship in the Mental Health Disparities and Diversity Program at
the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Dueweke’s research focuses on using
nontraditional service delivery models, like primary care behavioral health (PCBH)
integration, telehealth, and community outreach, to increase access to mental health
care for underserved populations. In addition, her research aims to understand and
address the structural and attitudinal barriers that can impede help-seeking for mental
health concerns. She has clinical expertise working with individuals experiencing
posttraumatic stress. In her free time, Dr. Dueweke enjoys baking, reading, exploring
new restaurants, and hiking with her husband and dog!
Dr. Dueweke's Contact Info:
Office: Rogers-Stout 413 (423) 439-6657 dueweke@etsu.edu
- Current Doctoral Students
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Donna Zastrow is a fourth year student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. She
earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from Northern Arizona University
in 2017. She spent the next several years working at a community behavioral health
clinic in Texas. Her primary research interests include the intersectionality of mental
and physical health, and increasing access to care using the Primary Care Behavioral
Health Model, especially in regards to interventions for trauma and suicidality. In
her spare time Donna enjoys traveling and trying local cuisine, hiking with her dog
Everest, crafting, and hanging out with friends. 
Mara Sindoni is a fourth year student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program. She
graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 2019 with a BA in Psychology and
Religious Studies. She spent the next few years as a project coordinator at the Syracuse
VA Center for Integrated Healthcare where she worked on projects that tested and implemented
interventions for PTSD in the primary care setting. Her research interests include
primary care behavioral health, PTSD and trauma informed care, and brief interventions.
In her free time, Mara enjoys playing with her dog (Archie), watching true crime documentaries
on Netflix, and spending time with friends and family. 
Nicole Buhr is a second year in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2023 with a B.S in Psychology and a minor in Art History. She spent the next year working as a post-bacc research assistant at the University of Texas at Austin and as a behavioral health intern within an integrated pediatric primary care clinic. Her research interests include pediatric primary care behavioral health, PCBH screening and pathways, and BHC/PCP working relationships. In her free time, Nicole enjoys hanging out with her dog Eddie, spending time outdoors, and going to the gym.