Psychology Department
From Dr. Ozlem Ayduk, Professor and Chair

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, I extend our sincere gratitude for the generous gift you made in honor of Veda E. Jethani. We are deeply appreciative of your ongoing support for the work being conducted here and your commitment to strengthening mental health resources.

Your philanthropy directly sustains the core operations of the UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic. Our clinic delivers a profound positive impact by providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy and comprehensive assessments that are both effective and affordable for the broader Bay Area community. By offering individually tailored interventions on a sliding fee scale, the clinic removes financial barriers to vital mental health resources for adults, couples, families, and children alike. This model ensures that diverse and traditionally underserved populations gain access to critical support for a wide range of challenges—from anxiety, depression, and trauma to learning differences and ADHD evaluations. The Clinic serves as a vital resource for community mental healthcare. 

Beyond immediate patient care, your contribution serves as a powerful catalyst for broader change by shaping the next generation of mental health leaders. By funding our clinic, you enable our doctoral students to acquire the advanced clinical skills and rigorous research training necessary to understand and treat the most complex psychological challenges of our time. As these highly trained PhD clinicians graduate and enter the workforce, they carry this legacy of excellence forward into universities, hospitals, and private practices worldwide. Their subsequent decades of leadership, innovative research, and clinical practice will have a tremendous positive impact on our society.

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