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Lauren Pittman

Lauren Pittman, Ph.D. Student in Marriage and Family Therapy

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Lauren Pittman, Ph.D. Student in Marriage and Family Therapy

Department of Human Development and Family Science
lpittman@vt.edu

Lauren (She/Her) is a first year PhD student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. She has a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her research interests primarily focus on the narratives bisexual women receive about what it means to be bisexual. She is interested in themes of internalized stigma and social support as they influence individual well-being. Lauren's research focus will mainly be in qualitative methods.

  • Minority Stress
  • Bisexuality
  • LGBTQA+ Experiences
  • Social Support
  • M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Converse University (2023)
  • B.S. Psychology, North Greenville University (2021) 
  • Converse Impact Award (2023)
  • North Greenville Excellence in Psychology Award (2021) 

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