Melissa J. Mason

Dr. Melissa J. Mason serves as Clinical Associate Professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, where she integrates clinical expertise with social justice principles in adolescent mental health, eating disorders, and trauma treatment. Her practice is fundamentally structured around anti-racism, anti-oppression frameworks, and intersectional analysis to advance equity in clinical and educational settings.

Her academic credentials include:

• D.S.W., Simmons University
• M.S.W., Syracuse University
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Buffalo

Dr. Mason's research examines weight stigma, systemic disparities in eating disorder treatment, and inclusive course design methodologies. She develops pedagogical approaches that dismantle barriers for marginalized populations while fostering courageous classroom environments where power dynamics and social inequities are critically examined through reflective practice.

Her teaching portfolio spans advanced clinical interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Suicide Assessment, Trauma Response, and Crisis Interventions with youth populations. Dr. Mason's supervision of M.S.W. practicum students emphasizes ethical decision-making within complex systems of oppression, preparing clinicians to address healthcare disparities through relationship-centered practice.

Through her dual focus on clinical innovation and educational transformation, Dr. Mason cultivates learning environments where theoretical knowledge merges with practical application to develop socially conscious practitioners capable of advancing equity in mental healthcare systems.