Sara Assar, is a 4th year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate specializing in Health Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University (APA-Accredited). Prior to pursuing her doctoral degree, she successfully completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC). Her clinical and research interests include behavioral medicine (weight management, pre-surgical evaluations (i.e., bariatric surgery), chronic pain, sleep disorders), technology/mHealth applications, stress management, and mindfulness.