Faculty Experts: Mental Health
Kimberly Asner-Self, Ed.D.
Areas of Expertise
Group counseling, cross-cultural counseling, counselor education, trauma, and clinical mental health
Annecy Baez, Ph.D., LCSW
Areas of Expertise
College mental health, Latino mental issues, depression/anxiety, suicide prevention, trauma, domestic violence, mindfulness and spirituality in therapy
Renee Blinder, LCSW
Areas of Expertise
Addiction & Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychotherapy
Allison Bobick, LCSW
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety disorders, bereavement, depression, trauma-related issues, information and treatment for cult involvement
Susan Brot, LMSW
Areas of Expertise
Geriatric social work, field work
Carrie DiMatteo, PhD
Areas of Expertise
Social psychology, social interactions, social media, anxiety, self esteem
Nancy Gallina, Ph.D., LCSW
Areas of Expertise
Gangs, parenting, ADHD, childhood disorders, impact of nutrition on childhood disorders, autism, cyberspace, transitioning through divorce (parents and children)
Jeffrey Gardere, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology
Frank Gardner, Ph.D., ABPP
Areas of Expertise
Sport psychology, mindfulness-based interventions, anger and violence research and treatment
Maria Heim, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Multicultural counseling, crisis intervention, child development and education of children with disabilities
Steven Huberman, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Aging, parenting, changing demographics of New York City, key issues facing Jewish community, management
Naomi Klapper, M.A., L.M.H.C.
Areas of Expertise
Parenting, Marriage, Dating, Relationships, Stress Management, Addiction, Childhood Disorders, Psychology, Mental Health
Alan Perry, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Forensic Psychology
Steven Tzvi Pirutinsky, Ph.D
Areas of Expertise
Mental health, religion and spirituality, social work practice
Melech Press, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Adolescent Behavioral and Learning Disorders, Judaism and Psychological Issues
Faye Walkenfeld, Ph.D.
Areas of Expertise
Development, parenting, attachment, memory, cognitive development, Jewish, religious and cultural identity
