Biography and education
Dr. McField was Born and Raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Addiction Studies from the University of Central Arkansas. After completing her Bachelor’s, she earned her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Ph.D. in Clinical Adolescent Psychology from Prairie View A&M University. After completing her pre-doctoral internship at Boys Town Behavioral Health outpatient clinic, she began her career at the University of Texas Permian Basin as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology for two years. Dr. McField is an assistant professor at Texas State University, where she teaches the Psychology of Human Diversity.
Clinically, Dr. McField has experience working with individuals between the ages of 5 and 80 in various settings (e.g., outpatient clinics, counseling centers, VA, etc.). She specializes in working with adolescents with a history of Suicidal ideations and behaviors.
Clinically, Dr. McField has experience working with individuals between the ages of 5 and 80 in various settings (e.g., outpatient clinics, counseling centers, VA, etc.). She specializes in working with adolescents with a history of Suicidal ideations and behaviors.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Shiva, T. A., Brown, J. G., McField, A. A., Osborne, R. E., & Oberle, C. D. (2025). Cultural associations with prosocial behaviors and attitudes among Asian Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000368
- Umanzor, M. J., Guerrero Reyna, D. J., Osborne, R. E., McField, A. A., & Oberle, C. D. (2024). Attitudes on affirmative action targeted to help Black and Hispanic individuals: Roles of knowledge, race, and perceived discrimination. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 24(3), 734–756. https://doi.org/10.1111/asap.12428
- Lawrence, T. I., McField, A. A., Byrne, M. M., Tarver, S. S., & Stewart, T. K. (2023). Depression and Substance Use as Consequences of Exposure to Family Violence: A Moderation Mediation and Self-Medication Hypothesis Study. Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 16(1), 69–79. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s40653-022-00464-3
- McField, A. A., Lawrence, T. I., & Okoli, I. C. (2023). Examining the Relationships Between Cyberbullying, Relational Victimization, and Family Support on Depressive Symptoms and Substance Use among Adolescents. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28(1), 224–236. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221110126
- Lawrence, T. I., Merrin, G. J., & McField, A. A. (2022). Family Violence and Adolescent Aggressive Behavior: The Direct and Indirect Effects of Depression and Substance Use. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-022-00971-2
Featured service activities
- Reviewer / Referee
American Psychological Foundation
- Member
Clinical Psychology Search Committee
- Member
PhD Proposal Committee
- Speaker
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
- Member
Belongingness and Cohesion Committee
- Speaker
Mr. Mac's Arts and Learning Center