Holly Chalk Ph.D.

Professor

Psychology

I completed my doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The Ohio State University and my postdoctoral internship at the Baltimore VAMC. I teach courses in Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Couple Counseling, Writing in Psychology, The Psychology of Star Wars, and many more.

I am also a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice. I work with adults, families, and couples who are dealing with a wide variety of diagnoses; including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, adjustment, trauma, personality disorders and relationship conflict.

My research interests focus broadly on adjustment to major life transitions and the impact on mental health. My current research focuses on how young people navigate the transition to adulthood. Please contact me if you're interested in participating in my lab.

Education

2007: Ph.D., M.S., The Ohio State University

Research Interests

Emerging adulthood
Major life transitions
Disability in young adults

Recent Courses

PSY 2211: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 2337: Counseling Psychology
PSY 3204: Couple Counseling
PSY 3200: Writing in Psychology
FYS 1126: The Psychology of Star Wars

Selected Publications

Chalk, H.M., Barlett, C., & Barlett, N. (2019). Disability self-identification and well-being in emerging adults. Emerging Adulthood, doi.org/10.1177/2167696818812604
Barlett, C., Barlett, N, & Chalk, H.M. (2018) Transitioning through Emerging Adulthood and Physical Health Implications, Emerging Adulthood, doi.org/10.1177/2167696818814642
Grahe, J., Chalk, H.M., Cramblet Alvarez, L.D., Faas, C.S., Herman, A.D., & McFall, J.P. (2018). Emerging Adulthood Measured at Multiple Institutions 2: The Data. Journal of Open Psychology Data, 6(1) 4.
Raver, A.,* Murchake, H.*, & Chalk, H.M. (2018). Positive disability identity predicts sense of belonging in emerging adults with a disability. Psi Chi Journal, 23(2), 157-165.
Sanders, E. K.*, & Chalk, H. M. (2016). Predictors of psychological outcomes in nonheterosexual individuals. Psi Chi Journal, 21(2), 100-110.

* denotes McDaniel student author

Clubs and community involvement

Faculty Advisor for Active Minds on the Hill
Psychology Department Internship Coordinator
Phi Beta Kappa Member

Awards and Honors

Center for Open Science Pre-registration Challenge Grant in 2018
Boehlke Engaged Faculty Fellowship from McDaniel College in 2017
Eastern Regional Research Award from Psi Chi in 2016

"Without Dr. Chalk's guidance, I wouldn’t have made it through undergrad. She is such a great mentor and professor. Her counseling and couples counseling classes convinced me to be a therapist and she was always my biggest supporter."

Madison Bodnar, '17 Psychology

Holly Chalk Ph.D. Professor