Emily Quince, PhD

Dr. Emily Rose Quince is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania (License #PS020368) specializing in comprehensive psychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology and a Master of Science in Child Psychology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

With over four years of graduate education and two years of supervised internship experience, Dr. Quince has cultivated a versatile clinical skill set across private practice, public school systems, forensic settings, and juvenile detention centers. She is adept in a wide range of assessment and intervention techniques, including cognitive, achievement, executive functioning, social-emotional, behavioral, and personality testing, and she works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, individualized care.

Dr. Quince has extensive experience conducting special education evaluations, facilitating individual and group counseling, and consulting with parents, teachers, and administrators to implement evidence-based strategies. She has also contributed to research in areas such as trauma-informed care, juvenile justice, adverse childhood experiences, positive psychology, and mindfulness, presenting her findings at academic symposiums and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

In addition to her clinical and research expertise, Dr. Quince has served in leadership and mentorship roles, including as a graduate assistant, teaching assistant, research assistant, and cohort representative at Duquesne University. She is a dedicated member of the National Association of School Psychology, the American Psychological Association Division 16, and the Association of School Psychologists in Pennsylvania, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and the advancement of evidence-based psychological practice.

• B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida
• B.A. in Criminology, University of Florida
• M.S.Ed in Child Psychology, Duquesne University
• Ph.D. in School Psychology, Duquesne University

• Licensed Psychologist, Pennsylvania

• American Psychological Association (APA) Division 16
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Association of School Psychologists in Pennsylvania (ASPP)

Williams, C., Wuenschelle, E., Comis, M., & Hughes, T. (2021, February).

1. Increasing the use of evidence-based interventions for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
2. Presentation at Duquesne University’s Graduate Symposium.

Directed Research – Dr. Hughes:

• Literature reviews and projects on:
• Factor analyses of psychological measures
• Relational bullying
• Psychological testing with international populations
• Mandated reporting
• Adverse childhood experiences
• Trauma-informed care
• Juvenile justice
• Procedural justice
• Authored research projects for submission to peer-reviewed journals (specific journals not listed).

Directed Research – Dr. McCallum:

• Literature reviews regarding mathematics interventions, particularly for the deaf population.
• Developed independent research projects from conception to execution.

Research Assistant – Dr. Dirsmith:

• Conducted literature reviews on positive psychology, mindfulness, and gratitude interventions in schools.
• Supported research goals and prepared materials for academic dissemination.