Overview

Clinic: WSU Psychology Clinic

Education:
Wichita State University, PhD Clinical Psychology, 2023
Wichita State University, MA Clinical Psychology, 2020
Wichita State University, BA Psychology, 2016

Current Instructor: Practicum Clinical Psychology

Information

Areas of Research Interest

My research interests focus on rural mental health, access to mental health care, suicidality, dating violence, intimate partner violence, bullying, and peer relationships.

Publications

Gregus, S. J., Hernandez Rodriguez, J., Faith, M. A., & Failes, E. (2021). Parenting & children’s psychological adjustment during the COVID-19 pandemic. School Psychology Review, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2021.1880873

Gregus, S. J., Failes, E., Ramirez, E., Harrington, R. & Schwartz-Mette, R. (2020). Intervening with adults. D.W. Nangle, C.A. Erdley, R. Schwartz-Mette (Eds.), Social skills across the life-span. Elsevier.

Clinical Experience

I’ve provided therapy and assessment services in various settings, including outpatient clinics, integrated health care settings, schools, and an academic medical center. My training has included work with diverse ages and presenting concerns, though I particularly enjoy working with children, teens, and families, as well as supporting individuals struggling with high-risk behaviors such as suicidality and self-harm. I completed my internship and postdoctoral fellowship in integrated health clinics across rural Nebraska, with a focus on rural mental health and high-risk populations. Additionally, I have significant experience with outreach work, including providing psychoeducational training to school staff and community members.