Office
104 Uhler
Office Phone
724-357-2374
Office Zoom ID
853 511 9350
How I Became Interested in Psychology
As a criminology undergrad, I loved learning about what contributes to harmful behaviors and thinking patterns. Once I decided law school was not the route for me, I lucked out having some great mentors who showed me the different ways psychology can impact mental health and public safety issues simultaneously.
Areas of Interest
- Clinical decision-making in forensic settings
- Biased clinical judgment
- Practices in sexual violence prevention
Current Research
- Cognitive and legal influences on forensic clinician decision-making
- Perceptions of best practice in forensic evaluations
- Person-first language in forensic mental health
- Perceptions of sexual assault allegations
More information about Professor Perillo's research and lab
Degrees/Schools
PhD, 2014, CUNY Graduate Center: Clinical Psychology
MPhil, 2012, CUNY Graduate Center: Psychology
MA, 2010, John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Forensic Psychology
BA, 2004, University of Florida: Criminology
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
Abnormal Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Graduate
Advanced Psychopathology
Psychological Assessment II
Forensic Psychology
License and Other Credentials
Licensed for the Independent Practice of Psychology: Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Certified Forensic Interviewer: ChildFirst Pennsylvania
Certified Health Services Provider (Psychologist), North Carolina