Lab Director
Paul F. Granello Ph.D. is an associate professor of Counselor Education in the Department of Educational Studies. He graduated with his M.S. in mental health counseling from Stetson University in 1990, and his Ph.D. in counselor education was awarded in 1995 from Ohio University. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory credentials.
Graduate Research Assistant
Riley Adleta is a second year Master’s Student in the Counselor Education program specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Riley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University.
Riley is currently working as a Graduate Research Associate through the College of Education and Human Ecology on Lectio Divina as well as working in the SMART Lab during the current academic year. Her passion areas within her academic and professional work include mental health advocacy and working with varying populations with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, as well as suicide prevention and awareness.
Doctoral Students
Sacha Cheng is currently a doctoral student in Counselor Education at OSU and working as a GTA in the OSU Suicide Prevention Program. She received her master’s in Clinical Mental Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in May 2024. Her clinical and research interests include multicultural counseling, international students, suicide prevention, and adverse childhood experiences.
Research Assistants
Conner Hicks is a second year Master’s Student in the Counselor Education program specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Conner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminology from The Ohio State University. Conner is currently working as a Research Assistant through the College of Education and Human Ecology on Lectio Divina as well as working in the SMART Lab during the current academic year. His passion areas within his academic and professional work include mental health advocacy and men’s mental health. His professional interests include presenting anxiety and trauma, as well as working with the adolescent, emerging adulthood, rural, first responder, and veteran populations.