Professor Stavrianopoulos received her B.A. in Psychology from Hunter College and M.A. in School Psychology from Fordham University. Dr. Stavrianopoulos holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Fordham University. She has completed two post graduate training programs in Couple's and Family Therapy and Trauma Studies at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP). In 2011 she was awarded the Polaris Award from the New York Organ Donor Network for outstanding contribution to the College Education Program. She holds dual licenses in New York as both a Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor. She is currently researching the effects of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) in college student couples. She has recently obtained a grant to research EFT in college student veterans.