Anese Barnett

Anese is a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at GWU. She graduated from the University of Vermont with an undergraduate degree in psychology. Following undergrad, Anese earned a master's degree in community clinical mental health counseling at George Mason University. She has served children, families, and women in the perinatal period as a therapist throughout the DC metro area. Currently, her research and clinical interest focus on the treatment and prevention of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) among new parents, NICU parent mental health, and maternal health equity. In her free time she enjoys boxing, serving as peer-mentor with Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVA), and spending quality time with her two rambunctious sons.