I am a neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHDer, dyslexic, PTSD), poly, 2-Spirit, mixed person (Native, Mexican, & White).
I have +7 years of clinical experience working directly with clients in rural, disabled, BIPOC, & queer communities.
I use a trauma-informed neurodiversity affirming approach.
Expected 2026 Ph.D. Counseling Psychology
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
2022 M.S. Educational Psychology
Oklahoma State University (OSU)
2021 M.S. Psychological Sciences
Focus in Personality and Social Psychology
University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
2019 B.A. Psychology
2019 B.S. Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas (UNT)
Neuropsychological Test Administrator and Coach
Research Interests: prejudice, LGBT+ topics, and autism
Research Labs:
- Development of Social Cognition Lab (Dr. Sasson)
- Aging and Aging anxiety Lab (Dr. Barnett)
- Neurocognitive Lab (Dr. Ryals)
- D.E.F.I.A.N.T.S. Lab (Dr. Madeline Brodt)
Barnett, M. D. & De La Garza, J. M. (2019). Clinging to Power, Clinging to Life: Rightwing authoritarianism, social dominance orientation, and attitudes toward life extension. Death Studies, 1–7. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2019.1699204.
Barnett, M. D. & De La Garza, J. D. (in press). Attitude towards death, not religious commitment, mediates the relationship between political ideology and attitude towards life extension. Death Studies.
I grew up near Fort Worth, TX with two conservative parents. I also did Ballet and Modern dance for 18 years. In my undergraduate I taught yoga.
I am currently perusing my PhD in Counseling Psychology and expect to complete my program by 2026.
My CV (pdf)
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