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Melissa Hakman, Ph.D.
Chair & Director, Psy.D. program; Professor of Psychology; Clinical Faculty
Arts & Sciences
Psychology
Biography
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Research Interests
- The impact of early adverse life experiences on emotional functioning across the lifespan
- Trauma and psychological adjustment
- Interpersonal relationships and family dynamics
- Risk-related behaviors and resilience
- Child and adolescent mental health
Emphasis
- Child and adolescent clinical psychology
- Evidence-based psychological interventions
- Comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Trauma-informed assessment and treatment
- Parent-child interactions, family functioning, and caregiver support
