Dorothy Richardson

Dorothy Richardson is an Assistant Professor at the UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She works at the Lifeline for Families Center in Shrewsbury, MA.

Education

• B.A. in Psychobiology from Occidental College
• M.Ed. in Human Development & Counseling from Harvard University
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Boston University

Research Interests

Her academic focus spans clinical psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences, with particular attention to mental health, family therapy, and developmental psychology. Her background bridges psychobiology, counseling, and therapeutic interventions for families and adolescents.

Collaborations

She collaborates with colleagues in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, including Marc Gagnier, Maryann Davis, and Radley Sheldrick. Physical neighbors at her institution include Michelle Mullen and Kathryn Sabella.