Alexa Stern is a psychology extern in the department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. As a Health and Wellness Counselor at the Kovler Diabetes Center, Alexa meets with children, adolescents, and adults to encourage healthy adjustment, reduce distress, and address barriers to self-management of diabetes. Alexa’s research interests center on promoting psychosocial well-being and supporting development among youth with chronic health conditions.