Andy Benjamin

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Director of Doctoral Psychology and
Director, Parenting Evaluation/Training Program (PETP)

Andy BenjaminSummary of Education and Relevant Experience

B.A., University of Oregon Honors College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Arizona; affiliate professor, School of Law, University of Washington.
Andy Benjamin's treatment focuses on couples, families and people who have endured trauma. While working with families engaged in high-conflict litigation and lawyers suffering from various mental health and drug abuse problems, the Washington State Bar Association's family law section named him professional of the year. He has served as president of the Washington State Psychological Association and later his colleagues created an award named after him for "outstanding and tireless contributions." He was honored by the Puyallup Indian Nation's Health Authority for serving as a "modern day warrior fighting the mental illnesses, drug-alcohol addictions" of the people served by the nation's program. Finally, the American Psychological Association has conferred the Heiser Award on him in recognition of his record of public service and advocacy in numerous areas of professional activity.

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Washington State Psychological Association
  • Washington State Bar Association

Professional Interests

Using his range of professional activities and strength of his commitment to combine the best resources of psychology and law for the benefit of adults and children enmeshed in severe psychopathology.

Contact Information

Center for Programs in Psychology
206-268-4810
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