Ally Freifeld is a research assistant with the Trauma Group, working under the mentorship of Dr. Anat Talmon. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from Duke University. Some of her research interests include the impact of childhood trauma on adolescent anxiety and depressive disorders, particularly Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In the fall, Ally will begin working with a lab at the NIMH exploring the genetic basis for mood and anxiety disorders. She hopes to eventually earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and ultimately work with children and adolescents. Ally also loves coloring, eating pasta, and spending time with her pets.