Melissa J. Kennedy
Employment
2007 – Current
Clinical Psychologist, Kennedy Psychological Services, P.C.
Provide assessment and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adult
individuals, couples, and families. Provide workshops and presentations to
community organizations on topics of parenting, relationships, learning, and
neuroscience.
2013 – 2014
School Psychologist, Holy Names Academy
Provide supervision and consultation for school counselors. Provide assessment
services for students receiving financial aid. Provide oversight of implementation and
administration of accommodation plans. Serve as liaison with community mental
health professionals and agencies.
2005 –2014
AP Instructor, Holy Names Academy
Proposed courses and designed curricula. Teach 10th - 12th grade students Advanced
Placement Psychology© and Advanced Placement Statistics©. Curriculums approved
by the College Board for official designations as accredited AP courses. Excellent
results from College Board AP testing with 96% average pass rate over 9 years.
2008 – 2012
AP Reader, Educational Testing Service
Served as an AP Reader at the National College Board AP Reading for
Psychology.
2010 – 2011
Supervisor and Adjunct Faculty, Antioch University Doctorate of
Psychology in Clinical Psychology Program
Served as clinical supervisor to doctoral students working in community clinic
settings, as well as serving as a dissertation committee member
2008 - 2010
Core Faculty, Antioch University Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical
Psychology Program
Taught two - three classes per quarter. Served as doctoral dissertation chair and
committee member. Served as faculty liaison to Student Government Association.
IRB Committee member, Assessment Coordinator, Curriculum Competencies
Revision Chair, Syllabus Review Committee Chair.
2007 – 2008
Visiting Professor, Antioch University Doctorate of Psychology in
Clinical Psychology Program
Taught two classes per quarter.
2005 – 2006
Research Team Member: Intervention Specialist, Development Pathways
Project, University of Washington Department of Psychiatric &
Behavioral Sciences
This National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) funded program examined the
development of emotional health in middle school students and offered evidence-based
intervention strategies with the goal of understanding and preventing depression and
other emotional health problems in childhood and early adolescence. Responsibilities
included conducting clinical interviews, leading child intervention groups, and
conducting follow-up individual sessions with participants.
Education
2002 – 2007
Seattle Pacific University
PhD. in Clinical Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology
Cognate Concentration: Organizational Psychology
Dissertation: Experiencing Interpersonal Grace: Transformation Following
Experiences of Disgrace
2000 – 2002
Seattle University
MA in Applied Psychology
1978 – 1982
Illinois Wesleyan University
BA in French; minors: Psychology and International Affairs
Publications
Kennedy, M.J. (2011). Experiences of Interpersonal Grace: Transformation following experiences of
disgrace. Saarbrucken, GM: VDM Verlang Dr. Muller.
Kennedy, M. J. (2011). Using Psychology to Learn Psychology, Visual Preface, and AP Question
Editor. In D. Bernstein’s Psychology, 9th Ed., AP Edition. New York, NY: Wadsworth
Publishing.
Barnes, A., Briscoe, B., Kennedy, M. & Leighty, A. (October 2004). Exploring the Relationship
Between Explanatory Style and Humor. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the
Washington State Psychological Association, Seattle, Washington.
Thoburn, J., Mattiano, A., Mellon, C., Kennedy, M.J., Cocoli, E. and Tandy, W.M. (August
2004). Romantic Imprinting and Secondary Attachment in Mate Selection. Paper presented at
the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Diddams, M., Kennedy, M.J., Robertson, C. & Colburn, T. (April 2004). The Content of
Character: An Implicit Theory Approach. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the
Western Psychological Association, Phoenix, Arizona.
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Invited Talks and Conference Presentations
Kennedy, M. J. (2013). Keynote Presentation: 21st Century Parenting: Raising Daughters with
Character in the Digital Age. Just for Dads Annual Breakfast and Mom’s Night Out, Holy
Names Academy, Seattle, WA.
Kennedy, M. J. (2013). 21st Century Skills: Building Character and Knowledge. Catholic Educator’s
Teacher’s Excellence Day, Seattle, WA.
Kennedy, M.J. (2013). 21st Century Thinking Skills. Guest Speaker, Holy Names Academy Fall Inservice, Seattle, WA.
Kennedy, M.J. (2010). Contributions of neuroscience to learning and the teen brain. Pacific Northwest
Association of Independent Schools Fall Educators Conference, Portland, OR.
Kennedy, M.J. (2010). Best practices for teaching statistics in the AP psychology curriculum. 2010
College Board AP National Conference, Washington, D.C.
Kennedy, M.J. (2009). Keynote Presentation: What Are They Thinking? Understanding Your Teenage
Daughter. Just For Dads Annual Breakfast, Holy Names Academy, Seattle, WA.
Kennedy, M.J. (2009). Social Cognition in Teens. Guest Speaker, Holy Names Academy Fall InService, Seattle, WA
Kennedy, M. J. (2009). A clinician’s view on teaching psychological disorders and their treatment. 2009
College Board AP National Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Kennedy, M. J. (2008). What Are They Thinking? Applications from current neuroscience to teaching
adolescents. 2008 College Board AP National Conference, Seattle, WA.
Kennedy, M.J. (2008). Experiences of interpersonal grace: Transformation following disgrace. Giving
Voice to Experience: Phenomenological Research Conference, Seattle University, Seattle,
WA.
Kennedy, M.J. (2008). The Teenage Brain: Implications for Learning. Guest Speaker, Holy Names
Academy Annual Teacher In-Service.
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Awards and Fellowships
2011
Excellence in Teaching Award, American Psychological Association (APA)
This national award recognizes outstanding teachers in psychology.
2010
Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Holy Names Academy
Students and colleagues nominate candidates for the highest teaching honor in the HNA
community. This award recognizes teachers for their academic mastery and superior
teaching, commitment to professional development, and dedication to the educational
mission of Holy Names Academy.
2003 – 2004
Dickinson Fellow, Living Well Initiative
As fellowship recipient, I participated with a multi-disciplinary team examining chronic
mental illness in patients and the impact on their families and community. Our team
provided psycho-education to the local university and Seattle area communities,
Professional Affiliations & Licenses
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Washington
American Psychological Association
Division 2: Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Division 12: Society of Clinical Psychology
Division 15: Educational Psychology
Clinical Training Experience
2005 – 2007
Graduate Student Intern, Meier Clinics
Provided individual and group therapy to clients, as well as diagnostic assessment and
psycho- education. Completed approximately 2600 clinical hours.
2004 – 2005
Graduate Student Intern, Fairfax Hospital
Provided assessment, individual and group therapy to severely mentally ill patients in this
in- patient psychiatric facility. Completed approximately 550 clinical hours with +300
direct patient contact hours.
2003 – 2004
Graduate Student Therapist, Private Practice of Alejandra Suarez, PhD.
Continued on-going, long-term therapy with clients from the 45th Street Clinic under the
supervision of Dr. Suarez.
2001 – 2003
Graduate Student Therapist, 45th St. Clinic
Provided individual and group therapy to a diverse client population in a medical setting.
Placement originated as practicum for SU Master’s Degree, but remained doing long-term
therapy with patients as a volunteer under the continued supervision of Dr. Suarez.
Completed over 1800 clinical hours with +1200 direct patient contact hours.
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Teaching
Doctoral Students
Monika Torres, 2014 (In progress). Systematic Review: Salivary Cortisol, DHEA, & Assessment in
Adult Depressive Disorders. Antioch University Seattle.
Kelley Jones, 2014. (In progress). Childhood Sexual Behavior: An Integrated, Developmental, Ecological
Assessment Approach. Antioch University Seattle.
Max Livshetz. 2013. Deliberation and Mutual Recognition in Intimate and Committed Love. Antioch
University Seattle.
Cris de la Cruz. 2012. Existential Concerns of Individuals Living with Chronic Mental Illness in Guam.
Antioch University Seattle.
Marianne Harris McGah. 2012. Instructional Practices of High School Religion Teachers in Washington
State. Seattle University.
Tricia Teneycke. 2012. Utilizing the Standard Trauma-Focused EMDR Protocol in the Treatment of
Fibromyalgia.
Richard Thomas (Chair). 2010. The Phenomenology of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from the
Perspective of the Adult Support Group Attendee. Antioch University Seattle.
Kali Kuwada (Chair). 2009. Existential Lessons on Creativity: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the
Psychology of Children’s Picturebooks. Antioch University Seattle.
Courses Taught
Doctoral Courses
Social Psychology
Psychopathology
Personality Assessment
Child & Adolescent Development
Couples Therapy
Existential-Phenomenological Theory
Existential-Phenomenological Therapy
Professional Issues
Professional Seminars
Independent Studies: Topics: Native American Youth & Clinical Services, CBT with Chronic
Mental Illness, Adlerian Psychology & Social Constructivism, Multiculturalism & Therapy,
Hypnotherapy Theories
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High School Courses
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
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