Courtney Louis, PhD
Research Fellow
Courtney Louis, PhD
Research Fellow
Courtney Louis is a research and clinical post-doctoral fellow within the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health. She completed her Ph.D. in clinical science with a specialization in women and gender studies at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on illuminating relationships between anxiety/depression, gonadal hormones, cognitive function, and physiological processes, to inform mental health treatment targets in female populations. Courtney is dedicated to bridging psychology, medicine, and community partnerships to enhance health outcomes and research practices, with a special focus on improving mental and physical health outcomes within Black communities. She has secured several lines of funding to support her research from the National Institute of Mental Health (Diversity Supplement, F31) and Harvard Medical School (Kaplen Fellowship on Depression). Clinically, Courtney is trained in various evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She has specialized training in providing treatments for anxiety and depression-related concerns. She also works with individuals experiencing mental health concerns across reproductive health transitions (e.g., pregnancy, post-partum, menopause). Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and listening to music.
