Faculty and Staff

B.A. Pace University

M.S. Monmouth University

Ph.D. University of New Orleans

B.A. Jersey City State College

M.A. Caldwell University

Ms. Farina’s research experience includes electrophysiological research on the biomolecular basis of learning and memory at Rutgers University. Her professional development course experience includes extensive PhD level courses in research design, data analysis, cognition, learning, and neurophysiology.  Presently, her professional interest has centered on teaching methods that facilitate learning in the undergraduate classroom. Ms. Farina began teaching at Caldwell University in 2001, and teaches courses primarily in BioPsychology, Learning, Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and General Psychology. She is also an On-Line course developer and instructor. She has a passion for student service and takes pride in her belief that teaching is a privilege. In her “off” time, she is an adventurer at heart and spends most of her free time hiking and traveling.

B.A State University of NY at Cortland

M.A. Pace University

Ph.D. Pace University

Dr. Emma L. Kendrick is currently an Associate Professor in the Graduate Counseling program, at Caldwell University. Dr. Kendrick joined Caldwell in the fall of 2012 and teaches graduate courses specifically focused on clinical mental health counseling. In addition to teaching, she also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Graduate Counseling program, in the School of Psychology and Counseling. In her time at Caldwell, Dr. Kendrick has been honored with the “Dream Catcher” and “Graduate Faculty Mentorship” awards, both recognizing her ongoing commitment to counselor education. Dr. Kendrick is fully certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, and also holds the national certification of Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her research interests surround counselor competency, counselor screening/selection (in graduate admissions process), and counselor education pedagogy. Dr. Kendrick uses her research to provide workshops throughout the local community, in addition to presenting regularly at national and international conferences.

Patrick J. Lamy Lecturer, School of Psychology & Counseling B.A. Caldwell University M.A. Montclair State University Ph.D. Seton Hall University

B.A. Montclair State University

M.A. Montclair State University

Ph.D. Drew University

Andrew Plath holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Northern Illinois University and is a Licensed Professional Counseling in Illinois. Dr Plath’s research interests include counselor self-care, counselor wellness, domestic violence treatment/prevention, and constructivist counselor education

Nicolette Salerno, Ed.D. Part-time Lecturer, School of Psychology & Counseling B.A. Rutgers College M.A. Montclair State University Ed.D. Rutgers University

Education:

B.S. The College of New Jersey

M.S. University of California Davis

Ph.D. University of California Davis

Dr. Sitnick received her Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of California Davis. Her research focuses parenting and its relationship to the development of health-risk behaviors (e.g., obesity risk, substance use, sexual-risk behaviors) in children and adolescents as well as mediating and moderating factors in these relationships. Additionally, she is interested prevention and intervention effectiveness and longitudinal data analyses. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and cooking.

B.S. Rider University

M.A. Kean University

Ph.D. University of Virginia

Dr. Dan Summer is an assistant professor of Art Therapy in the department of Psychology and Counseling. Dan completed his master’s degree in creative arts therapy at Hofstra University in 1997. Most recently he earned a Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University and is a licensed, board-certified art therapist in New York. His previous clinical experiences include working on an inpatient psychiatric unit with adults living with chronic mental illness and most recently in an outpatient setting providing group and individual therapy to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances. Dan graduated from Institute for Arts in Psychotherapies with a certificate in the drama therapy method developmental transformations and is taking classes in New Jersey to ultimately become licensed as a professional counselor in New Jersey.

Education
BA Adelphi University
MA Hofstra University
Ph.D. Lesley University
Professional Certifications
ATR-BC, LCAT Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (New York) Board-Certified
Ph.D. Doctorate in Philosophy-Expressive Therapies

Professional Affiliations
American Art Therapy Association
New Jersey Art Therapy Association board member
New York Coalition of Creative Arts Therapists

Publications
Burch, Summer, Ward, Watt, and Feldman (2019). Qualitative data from a mixed-methods study of resilience in ENACT’s therapeutic theatre process show UP! Drama Therapy Review 5(1), 117-138.
Summer. D. (2009) An introduction to Developmental Transformations. In (Ed. Dellapietra. L.) Perspectives on Creativity. pp. 109-121. Cambridge Scholars
Summer, D. (2007). Honoring Timothy’s spirit: Mural making to express, process, and overcome grief and loss. In (Ed. Camilleri, V.A.). Healing the inner city child: Creative arts therapies with at-risk youth. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Special interests
Expressive Therapies Summit- Presenter and participant

Dr. Tsoi is an assistant professor in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Caldwell University. Dr. Tsoi received her B.A. in Neuroscience at Wellesley College and her Ph.D. in Psychology (specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience) at Boston College. She completed her postdoctoral work at Princeton University. Her research focuses on understanding cognitive and neural mechanisms that support social interactions.

Outside of work, Dr. Tsoi enjoys visiting local ice cream shops, improving her cooking skills, and exploring different neighborhoods.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
B.A. Seton Hill University
M.S. Eastern Virginia Medical School
M.S.W. New York University
Certificate in Psychoanalysis, The Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis
Ed.D. Argosy University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Art Therapy Association
New Jersey Art Therapy Association
American Counseling Association
New Jersey Counseling Association
New Jersey Association for Social Work
National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
Society of Modern Psychoanalysis

CREDENTIALS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Psychoanalyst, National and New Jersey
Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist
NASW approved Social Work Supervisor
Approved Counseling Supervisor
Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor

SPECIAL INTERESTS
Clinical Supervision, Modern Psychoanalysis, Mental Health, Family Life, Vulnerable populations, Grantwriting

B.A. University of North Texas

M.S. Simmons College

Jennifer A. Beesley Adjunct, School of Psychology & Counseling B.A. Rider University M.A. Caldwell University

M.A. Hofstra University

M.S Touro College

B.A. Binghamton University

B.S. Secondary Education, Seton Hall University (1979)

M.A. Counselor Education, Kean University (2004)

Ms. Hall is certified as a School Counselor, Student Assistance Coordinator and is employed full time as a SAC by the Township of Union BOE. She is also licensed as a professional counselor, and works in private practice in Essex County, primarily with  adolescents at risk, particularly those who struggle with the disease of addiction.

B.A., Psychology and Religion, Bucknell University
M.S., Psychology, Saint Joseph’s University
Ph.D., Psychology, Baylor University

Linda Kurre, LPC, ATR-BC

B.A. Hunter College

M.A. Caldwell University

EDUCATION

B.A. University of Maryland, College Park
M.A. University of Maryland, College Park
Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park

Through his research, teaching, and clinical work, Dr. Ling strives to create opportunities for individuals to succeed in their careers. His research interests include transitions in academic settings, the career transitions of educationally disadvantaged youth, diversity issues, and late adolescent development. Dr. Ling teaches courses on career counseling, crisis counseling, law and ethics in counseling, and research methods. Dr. Ling has authored numerous publications in counseling and developmental journals. He is the director of the Caldwell Counseling Research Lab (https://sites.google.com/site/counselingresearchlab/) and coordinates the Caldwell HelpLine, a free, anonymous, and non-judgmental telephone hotline that is provides telephone counseling to the community. In his leisure time, he enjoys running and rock climbing.

Blair Lockett is not your typical adjunct lecturer. A native of North Brunswick, New Jersey, she obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University in Hampton, VA. During her time at Hampton, she worked as a student-athletic trainer for various sports including football, men’s basketball, and track &
field. As a student athletic trainer, she traveled extensively with various Hampton teams ensuring that each athlete was game ready. She also had the opportunity to work with Kellie Wells and Yvette Lewis who would go on to become Olympic medalist recipients. Upon completion of her studies at Hampton, her love for both sports and psychology drove her to pursue her M.A. in Sports Psychology from Seton Hall University. Joining Caldwell’s Faculty in 2019, she is excited to share her knowledge and passion for sports and sports psychology with her students.

B.A. Montclair State University

M.A. Seton Hall University

Grief and loss is Dr. Parikh’s main area of interest, with a focus on understanding and increasing peer support among college students. Other areas of interest include empathy, multiculturalism, mentorship, first-generation college students, and resiliency. She is an active member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, an international, interdisciplinary professional organization for those who work with the dying or the bereaved, and has also been involved with National Students of AMF, a network of peer support groups for grieving college students. She enjoys fiction, amigurumi (crochet toys), and long leisurely walks.

Marlee Wanamaker Adjunct, School of Psychology & Counseling B.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University M.A. Montclair State University

B.S. Texas A&M University

M.S. Southern Methodist University

Ed.D. Johns Hopkins University

James Williams. LCSW, LCADC

Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology & Counseling

BA, Kean University

MSW, Rutgers University

Brittany Wolfson, LPC, ATR-BC Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology & Counseling B.A. Caldwell University M.A. Caldwell University Ph.D. Caldwell University