Dr. Alexa Matlack

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexa Matlack is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of School Psychology at the University of Washington. With a PhD from the University of Washington and an EdS in School Psychology, Alexa specializes in school-based mental health and culturally-responsive practices. She teaches and supervises graduate students in practicum courses, focusing on school-based social-emotional learning interventions and clinical supervision. She actively supports and mentors pre-doctoral interns in securing doctoral-level psychology internships across the country. Alexa's professional experience is rooted in advocating for culturally responsive and equitable educational and mental health practices. She plays a key role as a faculty member in the student-led Equity Caucus, which aims to bring the School Psychology community together to discuss vital issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Alexa completed her pre-doctoral internship at the APPIC/APA-accredited Boys Town Center Behavioral Health and is a licensed psychologist with a focus on a range of emotional and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Her expertise includes trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatments, certified as a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy therapist.

Research Interests

Courses

Child & Adolescent Psychopathology Schools Counseling Schools Practicum Tier 3 Interventions School Psychologists Applied Social Psychology Advanced Practicum Clinical Supervision Seminar Predoctoral Internship Preparation Tier 3 Field Study Practicum

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.