First-Gen+ Center

Keshani Perera

Title: (she/her/hers)
CAPS- Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Groups: I AM FIRST STAFF

Undergraduate Degree BSc in Psychology- Missouri University of Science and Technology
Graduate Degree MA in Counseling Psychology and Psy.D in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology– William Paterson University of New Jersey
Terminal Degree Psy.D in Clinical, Counseling, and Applied Psychology– William Paterson University of New Jersey
Ask me about…. Psychology Research
Immigration Issues
Pre/post-immigration trauma
Intergenerational trauma
Acculturation
Undocumented Issues/ Asylum Evaluation/ Finding affordable asylum related resources
Bicultural Identity Integration
Mental Health Stigma
Multicultural Issues
Pursing grad school
Pursuing a career in psychology
Other Identities Female, South Asian, Sri Lankan, Immigrant, [past] International Student, Christian, Frist language is Sinhala, country of origin is Sri Lanka, former professional athlete.