Fordham University            The Jesuit University of New York
 


Division of Psychological and Educational Services

Faculty - Counseling Psychology
Merle A. Keitel, PhD

Graduate School of Education
Fordham University
Division of Psychological & Educational Services 
Counseling  Psychology Program
113 West 60th Street, Room 1012C
New York, New York 10023

Phone: 212-636-6468
Email: MKeitel@fordham.edu

 

Dr. Keitel is a Professor of Counseling and Counseling Psychology in the Division of Psychological and Educational Services at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education.

Academic Background
Ph.D. Counseling Pyschology from the State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A. SUNY Binghamton
Research Interests

Health psychology, stress and coping, women’s issues, recurrent miscarriage, infertility, parenting affluent adolescents, performance anxiety, chronic disorganization, childhood obesity.

Recent Publications

Keitel, M., & Kopala, M (2000). Counseling women with breast cancer: A guide fot professionals. Thousand Okas, CA: Sage.
Osborn, T. A. (2005).

Kopala, M., & Keitel, M. (2003). Handbook of Counseling Women. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Woodring, L. A., Cancelli, A., Ponterotto, J., & Keitel, M. (2005). A qualitative investigation of adolescents' experiences with parental HIV/AIDS. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 75(4), 1-18.

Courses Taught
  • Introduction to Counseling I
  • Prepracticum in Counseling I
  • Introduction to Counseling II
  • Prepracticum in Counseling II
  • Internship in Counseling I and II
  • Advanced Practicum in Counseling I
  • Advanced Practicum in Counseling II
  • Counselor Role and Function
  • Field Experience in Counseling I
  • Field Experience in Counseling II
  • Theory and Research of Family Interaction
  • Working with Groups
  • Prepracticum in Groups
  • Supervision of Counseling Practicum
  • Issues and Trends in American Education
  • Developed Topical Seminar in Counseling

    Areas of Expertise

  • Women's Health
  • Stress and Coping
  • Balancing Work and Family
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Parenting in Affluent Communities

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