Current Research

I am a Counseling Psychology Psy.D. student at Angelo State. I work part-time as an LPC-Associate and currently do my doctoral practicum at Goodfellow Air Force Base, collaborating with licensed psychologists to support service members through assessments, fit-for-duty evaluations, and ongoing counseling. Since the 2023 school, I have been involved in Dr. Curtis’ research on pathological lying, where we’ve been exploring the complexities of lying and deception. Moving forward, we hope to contribute to future literature that could enhance diagnostic and treatment options for those affected by these matters and I look forward to the findings we continue to explore and discover!

I am currently a junior Psychology major at Angelo State University. After graduating with my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue a Psy.d degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Psychology and Law. After receiving a Psy.d hopefully through the Angelo State program, I plan to become a Forensic Psychologist working in the court or prison system. Angelo State has given me everything I could ever need to reach my goals, and I am so excited to continue that theme through research. I am currently assisting Dr. Curtis with research pertaining to pathological liars and deception on an international scale. I am very excited to learn more about deception and its worldwide existence. 

Abigail Ketchum is a pre-occupational therapy (OT) psychology major with a double minor in biology and music. Through her shadowing experience, she has observed many Alzheimer’s patients and has become interested in the role of OT in the treatment of this prevalent disease. Abigail is excited to be working with Dr. Curtis on this topic.

My name is Nadia Hartnauer. I am in the LPA program at UT Tyler. My goal is to pursue a Ph.D. In Forensic Psychology, with an emphasis on inmates standing trial for death row. I am excited to work with Dr. Curtis and learn more about the missing connections with research in pathological lying and our legal system.

I am a Clinical Psychology M.S. student at UT Tyler with a bachelor's degree from Baylor University. I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in the future. After attaining my Ph.D., I hope to become a Forensic Psychologist, working specifically with adolescent populations. Clinically, I have experience working with adolescent psychiatric patients as well as children affected by poverty. I am excited to assist Dr. Curtis with research on pathological lying and hope to explore how this topic intersects with my future career aspirations.

I am currently pursuing my M.S. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler, with plans to continue to a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology specializing in forensics. My research interests include deception detection, pathological lying, forensic assessment, and the intersection of psychology and the legal system. I am excited to be working with Dr. Curtis and contributing to his research on pathological lying and deception, as it closely aligns with my academic and career goals.

I earned my first master’s degree in Forensic Psychology in 2024, and I am currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology. I plan to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology at UT Tyler. I am interested in providing neuropsychological assessments and therapy for individuals navigating complex mental health challenges, as well as conducting forensic evaluations for the courts. I am currently assisting Dr. Curtis with research on pathological lying and deception, and I look forward to exploring the complexities of this topic while contributing to the growing body of research in this area.

I am a Clinical Psychology Master’s Student at the University of Texas at Tyler. I plan on pursuing my PhD in Clinical Psychology! I am interested in lies, deception, and trauma. I am looking forward to contributing to further research on pathological lying.