Melanie M. Wilcox

Melanie M. Wilcox is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany, School of Education. She serves as the current President of APA Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and is a licensed psychologist board certified in counseling psychology, with clinical expertise in trauma, addiction, and LGBTQ+-affirming care.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York (2015)

Dr. Wilcox's research focuses on culturally and structurally responsive mental health care, addressing racial and socioeconomic inequities in higher education, and advancing racial and social justice. Her work emphasizes integrating cultural and structural responsiveness in mental health services to promote equity, with particular attention to marginalized communities in academic settings.

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