Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.
About Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.
Melissa Morrison, Psy.D., is a Staff Psychologist at Yale University, specializing in psychotherapy for young adults in higher education. She has a diverse background in mental health counseling and education, with previous roles at various institutions including Boston College and Tufts University.
Work at Yale University
Melissa Morrison has been serving as a Staff Psychologist at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she provides outreach programming aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and education within the university community. Her focus is on promoting mental well-being among students and staff, addressing various mental health concerns.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Morrison holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from William James College, which she completed from 2016 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College Lynch School between 2014 and 2016. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religion/Religious Studies from Saint Michael's College, completed from 2009 to 2013.
Background in Mental Health
Prior to her current position, Melissa Morrison gained extensive experience in various mental health roles. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Boston College from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Mental Health Clinician- Clinical Intern at Harbor Health Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Clinical Therapist- APA Pre-Doctoral Internship at Clark University from 2018 to 2020 and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tufts University from 2020 to 2021.
Clinical Experience
Melissa Morrison has specialized in psychotherapy treatment for young adults in higher education. Her clinical experience includes working as a Clinical Therapist at Emerson College and as a Clinical Therapy Intern at Boston College. Through these roles, she has addressed a variety of mental health and behavioral issues, contributing to her expertise in the field.