Lab Manager
Kimberly Allen, LPC-S, LMFT is the project manager of the HABIT Laboratory, research associate at the Social Research and Evaluation Center, and owner of Kimberly Allen Counseling. At the Social Research and Evaluation Center, she leads and evaluates major statewide health initiatives, bringing a strong foundation in behavior modification and program effectiveness to each project. In her private practice, Kimberly provides marriage and family therapy, individual counseling, and clinical supervision, integrating evidence-informed strategies to promote meaningful behavior change.
Her background includes more than a decade in school counseling, where she guided systemic processes such as SBLC coordination, schedule development, testing oversight, and prevention programming. Kimberly holds an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a B.A. in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University.
Graduate Students
The HABIT Lab is actively recruiting MS/PhD in Kinesiology at LSU, please contact Dr. Li (sli40[at]lsu.edu) directly for more information.
Jabari Bennett is an incoming PhD student in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University, where he will work under the mentorship of Dr. Shiyu Li. He earned his M.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Psychology from The University of Texas at San Antonio and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Mississippi State University. He is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. His research focuses on psychophysiology, particularly how physical activity influences mental health and stress responses and how these processes inform health behavior change and habit formation. Outside of research, he enjoys spending time outdoors and weightlifting.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
I love working with students who are curious about how psychology and technology can work together to improve health. I am committed to supporting your future career by providing meaningful clinical research opportunities. If you’re interested in joining our team, please complete this form.
Kasen Sinclair is a research assistant of the HABIT Laboratory. Kasen is originally from Zachary, Louisiana. Kasen is a Sophomore currently majoring Computer Science with a concentration in Data Science. After graduating from LSU, Kasen plans to focus on applying the skills he learned to build projects that benefit society.
