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Personal Summary

About My Research

My ongoing lines of research focus on social determinants of health for gender and sexual minority (GSM) individuals, with a particular emphasis on the intersections of aging and rural identity. My primary goal in this work is to better understand how to promote resilient, well-resourced communities that benefit the mental health of GSM individuals and their families. 

My lab is currently in the planning and partnership phase of developing a consultation and training model for improving healthcare providers' preparedness to work with GSM ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Úns. We are actively seeking collaborations with community partners for this and forthcoming projects. I am also collaborating on an oral history project, , which establishes a public archive of LGBTQ ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Úns' experiences who move away from the state due to structural stigma. In the future, I hope to use my research program to explore the interaction between structural stigma, community stigma, self-determination, and mental health for GSM individuals across the lifespan. 

I prioritize translational research that has felt applications for my local community. I am interested in how clinical practice and the research-making process can best reflect the experiences and priorities of GSM people.

About My Clinical Practice

Clinically, I am experienced in cognitive-behavioral and third wave interventions for adults, with an emphasis on transdiagnostic applications of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also practiced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT). I am interested in modular approaches to psychological intervention that allow for personalized, culturally responsive, and practical evidence-based treatment planning.

Education

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú, 2020
M.A., Clinical Psychology, The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú, 2015
B.A., Psychology, Women's and Gender Studies, Clark University, 2011

Pre-doctoral internship, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, 2020
Post-doctoral residence, Psychology Specialists of Maine, 2022

Courses Taught

PSYX 302: Psychological Issues in LGBTQ Health and Research
PSYX 531: Principles of Clinical Intervention
PSYX 534: Applied Clinical Practicum
PSYX 640: Ethical, Professional, and Cultural Issues in Psychology

Research Interests

• LGBTQ minority stress, structural stigma, and mental health
• Provider- and community-level interventions for disrupting minority stress
• Centering understudied LGBTQ populations (such as Two Spirit individuals, asexual spectrum folks, and children of queer/trans parents)
• Rurality and affirming healthcare delivery
• Understanding gender diversity in research and its applications
• LGBTQ identity and minority stress across the lifespan
• Advocacy as a professional competency

Publications

• Powell, H. A., Lavallee, M., Harris, B., Ilac, M., & Meuser, T. (In Press). Gender and sexual minorities’ intergenerational connection: Considerations for wellness, generativity, and minority stress in older age. Translational Issues in Psychological Science.
• Powell, H. A., Stinson, R. D., & Erbes, C. (2021). Transgender and gender diverse veterans’ access to gender-related health care services: The role of minority stress. Psychological Services, 19(3), 455-462.
• Powell, H. A., & Cochran, B. (2020). Mental health providers’ biases, knowledge, and treatment decision-making with gender minority clients. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 8(4), 451-457.
• Smith, A., Hallum-Montes, R., Nevin, K., Zenker, R., Sutherland, B., Reagor, S., . . . Gleason, H. A., & Brennan, J. M. (2018). Determinants of transgender well-being, mental health and suicidality in a rural state. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 42(2), 116-132.
• Gleason, H. A., Truong, D., Biebel, K., Hobart, M., & Kolodziej, M. (2017). Perceived barriers to and facilitators of engagement in reverse integrated care. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 44(1), 1-8.
• Gleason, H. A., Livingston, N., Oost, K., Peters, M., Reeley, E., & Cochran, B. (2016). Effects of state nondiscrimination laws on gender minority individuals’ perceived community stigma and mental health. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 20(4), 350-362.
• Oost, K., Livingston, N., Gleason, H. A., & Cochran, B. (2016). Gender performance stress and risk for psychopathology: Looking beyond sexual orientation. Journal of LGBT Youth, 13(3), 1223-1248.
• Livingston, N., Heck, N., Flentje, A., Oost, K., Gleason, H. A., & Cochran, B. (2015). Sexual minority stress and suicide risk: Identifying resilience through personality profile analysis. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 2(3), 321-328.
• Gleason, H. A., Tonelli, M., Hobart, M., Bradley, L., Landers, J., Langenfeld, S., & Kolodziej, M. (2014). Gender differences of mental health consumers accessing integrated primary and behavioral care. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 19(2), 146-152.
• Gleason, H. A., Hobart, M., Jellison, M., Seward, G., & Bradley, L. (2012). Implementing tobacco education and cessation services at a large community mental health center: Lessons learned. Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 8(2), 140-147.

Affiliations

Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Executive Board

Professional Experience

Owner, Powell Psychological Services, 2024 - present
Grant Consultant, The Caregiver Foundation, 2021 - present
Staff Psychologist, Remote Team, Psychology Specialists of Maine, 2020 - 2024
Assistant Professor, The University of New England, Fall 2020 - Spring 2022
Graduate Instructor, The ÁÔÆæÖØ¿Ú, Fall 2013 - Fall 2018

Hobbies

I like to hike, garden, play cozy video games, watch anime, and marvel at the natural splendor of the Mountain West.