Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD, LCP

Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson is a clinical and community psychologist and Associate Professor at Columbia University. Riana was born in, raised for, and returned to Detroit and has been trained in Clinical and Community Psychology at the University of Virginia, Yale University’s School of Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania. Riana studies how racial discrimination impacts the mental health of Black adolescents and their families and develops hands-on therapeutic programs with community partners. Riana shares her knowledge and practice through media, writing, and talks.