My name is Marsha Akoto (she/her) and I am a rising 3rd year counseling psychology doctoral student. My research interests are ethnic mental health disparities, the intersectionality of social justice issues on the mental health of immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC communities. My clinical interests are understanding cultural factors and social factors that contribute to the development of mental health and disseminating culturally appropriate psychological services in Black, Latinx, and other communities of color.

My primary areas of clinical interest include: trauma, cultural identity issues, mood disorders, racial trauma, cultural adjustment, inter/intrapersonal issues. My passion for researching immigration and liberation stems from my background as a Ghanaian-American raised by two immigrant parents. Witnessing the barriers my parents had to overcome, and the challenges in my community, motivated me to be an advocate for immigrant populations. I believe in helping individuals find their voice, power, and unique strengths to prevail in this world. Aside from my professional and academic life, I enjoy brunching with friends, hanging out with my family, reading, traveling, cooking, listening to a sermon and indulging in The Bachelor!

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! My email is: maa821@lehigh.edu