
Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.

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About me
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education

Boston College Lynch School
2014 - 2016Master of Arts (M.A.) Mental Health Counseling/CounselorThis program prepares its students to serve the mental health needs of individuals, groups, communities, and systems across contexts and cultures, and to promote and advocate for social change.

Saint Michael's College
2009 - 2013Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Clinical PsychologyActivities and Societies: Campus Ministry, Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts, Student Government The psychology major at Saint Michael's College exposes its students to psychology in its many forms, from neuroscience, to cognitive, to clinical. As a result, one will find oneself studying a diverse array of subjects like addiction, hunger and eating, media's effect on children, sports psychology, or psychology and the law. Students are frequently out in the field working in alternative school classrooms, mental health agencies, and crisis centers, or back in campus labs researching issues… Show more The psychology major at Saint Michael's College exposes its students to psychology in its many forms, from neuroscience, to cognitive, to clinical. As a result, one will find oneself studying a diverse array of subjects like addiction, hunger and eating, media's effect on children, sports psychology, or psychology and the law. Students are frequently out in the field working in alternative school classrooms, mental health agencies, and crisis centers, or back in campus labs researching issues such as the effects of stress on health, or of video-game playing on thinking skills.Psychology is concerned with the scientific discovery of principles underlying human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The major at St. Mike's emphasizes a thorough development of psychology's critical and analytical tools so that you will become adept at formulating meaningful questions about behavior and at devising valid strategies for answering those questions Show less

Saint Michael's College
2009 - 2013Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Religion/Religious StudiesReligious Studies is the academic study of religion from a variety of perspectives, using a variety of different disciplines. In keeping with the mission of Saint Michael's College, the Religious Studies Department offers a wide range of courses that study the broader Christian religious tradition and the Roman Catholic tradition in particular. They also offer a variety of courses in the study of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In addition, our courses tackle broader philosophical and… Show more Religious Studies is the academic study of religion from a variety of perspectives, using a variety of different disciplines. In keeping with the mission of Saint Michael's College, the Religious Studies Department offers a wide range of courses that study the broader Christian religious tradition and the Roman Catholic tradition in particular. They also offer a variety of courses in the study of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In addition, our courses tackle broader philosophical and cultural issues surrounding the phenomenon of religion. Show less

William James College
2016 - 2020Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Clinical PsychologyThis program prepares practicing clinicians through coordinated ongoing academic and applied experience. Throughout the five-year program coursework is coordinated with field placement experiences in practica and internships, providing a strong academic and experiential base for understanding and treating human problems. The curriculum is designed to provide broad and rigorous training in clinical knowledge and skills and is constructed in keeping with the requirements of the American… Show more This program prepares practicing clinicians through coordinated ongoing academic and applied experience. Throughout the five-year program coursework is coordinated with field placement experiences in practica and internships, providing a strong academic and experiential base for understanding and treating human problems. The curriculum is designed to provide broad and rigorous training in clinical knowledge and skills and is constructed in keeping with the requirements of the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP), and state licensing requirements. Show less
Experience

Boston College
Aug 2014 - May 2016* Provided brief individual counseling to Boston College undergraduate students referred through the conduct system using the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) program.* Co-facilitated 90-minute group meetings throughout the semester for 3-8 undergraduate students referred through the conduct system. * Participated in campus wide programming and community outreach.* Developed therapeutic relationships.* Taught healthy coping strategies.* Composed process notes after each session. Show less
Clinical Therapy Intern
Aug 2015 - May 2016Graduate Research Assistant
Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

Harbor Health Services, Inc.
Aug 2016 - May 2017Mental Health Clinician- Clinical Intern* Provide individual, family, and group counseling with special focus within the elderly population.* Work as part of a collaborative, medical team on case work.* Develop therapeutic relationships.* Teach healthy coping strategies.* Compose process notes after each session.

Emerson College
Aug 2017 - May 2018Clinical Therapist, Practicum Intern*Advanced Practicum Intern Level Position** Provide short-term and long-term individual counseling to transition age youth and adults.* Co-facilitate group counseling to transition age youth and adults.* Provide crisis intervention through urgent care appointments.* Participate in and plan campus wide programming and community outreach events.* Participate in clinical team meetings and case conference presentations.* Review video recordings of client sessions through group supervision presentations.* Attend monthly student affairs meetings.* Consult with outside health providers.* Provide case management appointments regarding referrals for on campus and off campus resources.* Complete documentation related to clinical work. Show less

Clark University
Aug 2018 - May 2020Clinical Therapist- APA Pre-Doctoral Intern*APA Clinical Intern Position** Provide short-term and long-term individual counseling to transition age youth and adults.* Co-facilitate group counseling to transition age youth and adults.* Provide crisis intervention through urgent care appointments.* Participate in and plan campus wide programming and community outreach events.* Participate in clinical team meetings and case conference presentations.* Supervise undergraduate seminar focused on the promotion of mental health.* Instruct the Student Support Network student education group.* Facilitate outreach programming on campus.* Attend monthly student affairs meetings.* Consult with outside health providers.* Provide case management appointments regarding referrals for on campus and off campus resources.* Complete documentation related to clinical work. Show less

Looking Glass Counseling
Jan 2020 - May 2021Clinical PsychologistI provided individual therapy to adults facing a variety of mental health and behavioral issues.

Tufts University
Aug 2020 - Aug 2021Postdoctoral FellowProvided psychotherapy treatment to young adults in higher education facing a variety of mental health and behavioral issues. I also provided outreach programming to the university's community.

Yale University
Sept 2021 - nowI provide psychotherapy treatment to young adults in higher education facing a variety of mental health concerns. I provide psychotherapy treatment to young adults in higher education facing a variety of mental health concerns.
Clinical Psychologist
Jul 2024 - nowStaff Psychologist
Sept 2021 - Jul 2024
Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Connecticut Department of Public HealthAug 2021
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Participant
Issued by Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts on Jun 2012
Associated with Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.Volunteer Participant
Issued by Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts on Mar 2011
Associated with Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.Volunteer Participant
Issued by Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts on Mar 2010
Associated with Melissa Morrison, Psy.D.
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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