Alexis Ferguson

Faculty Bio

Dr. Ferguson received her Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University in 2022. She is a licensed psychologist who provides neuropsychological testing and therapy services to individuals in addition to her duties as a member of the Pace University psychology department.

Awards and Honors

• Dyson College, Pace University, 2022, Graduate Student of the Year
• Psychology Department, Pace University NYC Campus, 2021, Outstanding Contribution to the Psychology Department

Licensures and Certificates

• New Jersey Board of Psychological Examiners, Licensed Psychologist

Psy.D., Pace University, New York
School-Clinical Child Psychology

MSEd, Pace University, New York
School Psychology

Research Interest

Rooted in the recognition of historical, systemic, and socio-cultural factors, Dr. Ferguson's research endeavors aim to help bridge the gap in the knowledge and acceptance of mental health in minority communities and will help contribute to the advancement of culturally sensitive and equitable mental health interventions for these populations. Dr. Ferguson's research will incorporate the use of neuropsychological assessment as well as lived or vicarious traumatic experiences to gain a better understanding about risk and protective factors in vulnerable populations.

Past Courses

PSY 112: Introduction to Psychology
PSY 612: Neuropsychology
PSY 624: Cognitive Psychology
PSY 711: Intervention Techniques I
PSY 713: Personality Assessment
PSY 713: Psychological Assessment III
PSY 720: Integrating Seminar
PSY 840: Neuropsychology I

Professional Memberships

• Association of Black Psychologists
• New Jersey Association of Black Psychologists
• American Psychological Association