THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Judith S. Antrobus, Ph.D.

January 5, 1928 – January 17, 2020

“I define myself as a psychotherapist, researcher, activist and writer.”

Clinical Psychologist. Worked as a clinical associate and later as a member of the board of trustees of the Psychological Service Center, a group that provides psychotherapy to those who cannot afford private practice. Arranged for therapists to volunteer their time to mothers and children in an experimental housing situation for the poor and disenfranchised that provided meals for all and a nursery for the young children. Became the first feminist psychotherapist to supervise doctoral candidates in the clinical  psychology program at Columbia University. Founded The Division of Women’s Issues of the New York State Psychological Association, serving as president for the first three years. Served on the Council of Representatives. Wrote a column in the NYSPA magazine. A member of the Council of Representatives of the American Psychological Association. Worked on the women’s caucus and presented a paper on the effects of abortion.