Faculty Experts: Mental Health
Kimberly Asner-Self, Ed.D.
Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Associate Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Areas of Expertise
Group counseling, cross-cultural counseling, counselor education, trauma, and clinical mental health
Renee Blinder, LCSW
Areas of Expertise
Addiction & Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychotherapy
Allison Bobick, LCSW
Director of Student Advancement
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety disorders, bereavement, depression, trauma-related issues, information and treatment for cult involvement
Susan Brot, LMSW
Associate Director of Field Education and Advisement
Areas of Expertise
Geriatric social work, field work
Carrie DiMatteo, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
Social psychology, social interactions, social media, anxiety, self esteem
Nancy Gallina, Ph.D., LCSW
Interim Dean and Director of MSW Program
Associate Professor
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
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Areas of Expertise
Sport psychology, mindfulness-based interventions, anger and violence research and treatment
Maria Heim, Ph.D.
Program Chair, School Counseling
Associate Professor, Education & Special Education, School Counseling, Education & Special Education, School Counseling
Areas of Expertise
Multicultural counseling, crisis intervention, child development and education of children with disabilities
Steven Huberman, Ph.D.
Dean (Academic Sabbatical 2020-2021)
Professor of Social Work Administration
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
Assistant Professor
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.
Chair, Department of Behavioral Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Associate Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Areas of Expertise
Development, parenting, attachment, memory, cognitive development, Jewish, religious and cultural identity
