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LSU Anxiety and Addictive Behaviors Clinic

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LSU’s Anxiety & Addictive Behaviors Research Laboratory & Clinic specializes in research & treatme

The Anxiety and Addictive Behaviors Clinic (AABC) is committed to the development and provision of state-of-the-art treatments and assessments for individuals suffering from anxiety-related problems and problems associated with substance use (e.g., alcohol, ma*****na).

10/15/2026

We are especially proud to announce that LSU Discover - Undergraduate Research Program Distinguished Undergraduate Researcher Lan Qiu's (LSU '26) LSU Ogden Honors College thesis project manuscript was accepted for publication!

Qiu, L., Thomas, K.L., & Buckner, J. D. (in press). Imposter syndrome and cannabis-related outcomes among Black and White students at a predominantly White institution. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Way to Geaux Lan! LSU LSU Research LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

10/06/2026

We are currently accepting new patients with no waitlist!

We use evidence-based therapy for adults (18+) with a range of emotional and psychological concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD, some substance use disorders).

Because we see patients in-person or via video-conferencing, we can see people located anywhere in Louisiana.

For more info or to schedule: 225-374-0423
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10/01/2026

Big CONGRATULATIONS to graduate student, Luke Vargo, who successfully proposed his dissertation, "Momentary distress tolerance, alcohol craving, and intention to drink following laboratory-induced negative affect"! Way to GEAUX, Luke! LSU LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

09/28/2026

Big CONGRATULATIONS to graduate student, Katie Thomas, who successfully proposed her dissertation, "The impact of dyadic coping on alcohol use and related problems among undergraduate women in romantic relationships: A daily diary study"! Way to GEAUX, Katie! LSU LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

09/16/2026

Meet the Team: Carolina is a junior majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research interests include adolescent mental health disorders and their relationship with substance use. She plans to attend graduate school to obtain a PsyD in clinical psychology after graduating.

Welcome to the team, Carolina!

09/02/2026

Introducing one of our newest members, Eleanor Fester! Eleanor received her Master of Arts degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from Penn State University. Her research interests include the relationship between substance use and stigma, with a particular focus on how stigma shapes engagement with harm reduction services, and on the systemic and interpersonal factors that influence access to and outcomes of treatment. Welcome to the team!

08/24/2026

Meet the Team Monday: Welcome one of our newest team members to the lab, Ashley Ruiz!

Ashley received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Sciences from Arizona State University in 2023, after which she was a project coordinator for the RESTORE Lab at University of Houston. Her research interests include culturally relevant stressors and emotion regulation challenges that influence substance use and psychopathology among underserved populations. Welcome to Baton Rouge!
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08/17/2026

🎓 8 PhD graduates in 10 years!

Over the past decade, 8 doctoral students have graduated from the Anxiety & Addictive Behaviors Lab. We’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments, especially of the ways they continue to improve lives in their communities and beyond through their research, clinical work, and training of future psychologists.

We’re so proud to have been part of their journeys! 💜💛

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08/14/2026

Big CONGRATULATIONS to today's graduates! We are especially excited for Dr. Caroline Scherzer who graduated from our program today!

We are proud to celebrate this important milestone and Caroline’s accomplishments throughout her doctoral training. She will continue her professional development through post-doctoral training at the Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health in the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)!

Congratulations, Dr. Scherzer! We wish you all the best for this next stage of your career!
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07/13/2026

LSU grad student Katie Thomas presented data from her masters thesis project at the International Association for Relationship Research annual conference, Glasgow, Scotland! The study tested the impact of dyadic coping (how couples cope in their relationship with stress) on alcohol use and related problems among college students in romantic relationships. Way to GEAUX, Katie! LSU Research LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Address

5131 O'Donovan Drive, Suite 300
Baton Rouge, LA
70808

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

(225) 578-5778

Website

http://www.lsu.edu/psychology/aabc/

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