The Feminist & Gender Studies Department is excited to announce Dr. Melissa L. Durland (FGS and Psychology ’15), Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington (UW), was appointed Director of Psychological Services and Training Center (PSTC) this past summer!
The PSTC offers low-cost, high-quality, time-limited, evidence-based assessment and treatment to the UW and Seattle metropolitan communities. It is also the primary training center for doctoral students in the UW Clinical Psychology Program, with mental health services provided by advanced graduate students under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals.
On her new role, Dr. Durland notes, “One of the great things about earning a clinical psychology doctoral degree is the flexibility the training gives us in our careers. I have intentionally sought a career in which I can do it all: clinical work, research, teaching/supervision, and advocacy/policy work. As the Director of the PSTC, I truly get to do it all, and I’m loving it! It has been absolutely wonderful getting to know everyone and it is an honor to train my first cohort of students.”
Congratulations, Dr. Durland! We are so proud to know you!
