معرفی
Dr. Melanie J. Wadkins is a Professor and Director of the School-Clinical Child Psychology Program at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. Her research focuses on anxiety disorders, particularly the role of disgust in their maintenance and development, alongside evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She is also Co-Director of Scarsdale Village Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Scarsdale, NY.
- Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Fordham University, 2009
- MA in Psychology, Fordham University, 2005
- BS in Psychology, Davidson College, 2002
Her teaching includes courses such as CBT Principles for Counseling, Practicum Child Therapy, and Evidence-Based Interventions for Youth. She leads the Ferkauf Anxiety Research Lab, exploring the intersection of emotion and psychopathology. Dr. Wadkins is an active member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and specializes in psychoeducational assessment and clinical consultation.
Her professional roles include clinical supervision, academic leadership, and contributing to both academic and community-based mental health initiatives.
