Mrs. Gross is a native of Zagreb, Croatia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Radford University where she was also a student athlete. She holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also from Radford University. Her clinical interests include anxiety disorders, self-compassion, women’s issues, minority mental health, and maternal mental health. Mrs. Gross has 9 years of experience in the mental health field. Prior to coming to Hampton University, she worked in community mental health as a developmental disabilities case manager serving youth from 3-18 years of age and their families and then a school-based clinician in a high school. Mrs. Gross enjoys baking, outdoors activities, and spending time with her family (including her 2 dogs) and friends.