Kaevyn Maple, M.S.

Kaevyn is a doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at Saint Louis University. She has also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Global studies at Texas Tech University and a Master of Science in clinical psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler where she developed her enthusiasm for psychological research and clinical practice. Her research interest focuses on the lived experiences of Black individuals and communities. She is most passionate about understanding and quantifying the daily life and struggles of Black people through the lens of systemic oppression, historical contexts, and generational or cultural trauma. Kaevyn aims to understand the long-term effects of slavery and civil rights on the Black community to inform the development of culturally sensitive evidenced based practices and clinical assessments, in addition to providing statistical significance for policy change. Her ultimate goal is to become licensed as a clinical psychologist specializing in generational trauma, community mental health, and the impact of discrimination and systemic racism on minority mental health.

Date Joined: 08/07/2025