Dr. Pelham received her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia. She completed her doctoral internship at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. She is currently a staff psychologist at the University Counseling Center at Vanderbilt University. Prior, she was coordinator of services for BIPOC & First Generation Students at Georgetown CAPS.
Dr. Pelham has trained and worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations across the life span. She has experience working with a range of clinical concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, identity exploration, work-life balance, academic concerns, relationship issues, etc. Dr. Pelham particularly enjoys exploring intersections of identity and mental health including but not limited to experiences related to race, ethnicity, gender, and class. She considers herself to be an integrative therapist based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Pelham’s approach is also heavily influenced by multicultural, feminist, and internal family systems perspectives. She is committed to empowering her clients through a strength-based, holistic approach and creating a meaningful alliance in a space which is collaborative, brave, and authentic.