Dr. Mazella Fuller (she/her) is a passionate advocate for social justice and mental health whose extensive career has focused on dismantling systems of oppression, supervision training, and community outreach. With 29 years of dedicated service at Duke University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Dr. Fuller has made significant contributions to college mental health before her retirement.
Dr. Fuller earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, MA, and completed her clinical training at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She is a Duke-trained integrative health coach and a Clinical Consultant for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp). Additionally, Dr. Fuller is certified in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program through Duke Integrative Medicine.
As a co-editor of “Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders” (Routledge, 2020) and “Antiblackness and the Stories of Authentic Allies: Lived Experiences in the Fight Against Institutionalized Racism” (Oxford Press, 2024), Dr. Fuller is committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. She is also a co-founder of the African American Eating Disorders Professionals (AAEDP) Committee and the principal of The Institute of Antiracism and Equity.
Dr. Fuller’s areas of interest include BIPOC-focused integrative wellness, social justice, anxiety, young adult development, and LGBTQ+ inclusive care, drawing from psychodynamic and feminist theories.
In her personal life, Dr. Fuller enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, exploring culinary delights as a self-proclaimed foodie, and listening to jazz music. Originally from North Carolina, she has also lived in Massachusetts, enriching her understanding of diverse communities and cultures.
