Dr. Daniel Mahoney Curriculum Vitae

Biography Dr. Mahoney is native to New Jersey he was born and raised in Hudson County. He completed his doctoral training at Columbia University, Teachers College. His doctoral dissertation examined a way to assess adult career maturity. During his doctoral work he trained as an intern at the VA Hospital in Montrose, New York. He remained at the hospital for thirteen years. At the hospital he was given a young scientist research grant and studied problem solving/CBT for depressed and hospitalized men. Dr. Mahoney returned for post-doctoral training at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity. Since 1986, he has maintained a successful psychotherapy practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In addition, he has been a psychological consultant to the Archdioceses of New York and Newark. Dr. Mahoney is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York and a certified psychoanalyst. Field of Interest Dr. Mahoney continues to be interested in self-psychology and intersubjectivity theory. He has focused on the role of culture and spirituality in

psychoanalysis. He is currently investigating the role of traditions in counseling and psychotherapy and how subtle shifts in psychoanalytic work has occurred over time. In addition, Dr. Mahoney is very active in the broader field of counselor training. He is a founding member of the Council for Masters in Counseling Training Programs (CMCTP). This is a national organization that advocates for inclusivity in counselor preparation and social justice. The focus is to reduce artificial barriers to professional cooperation. Courses taught at Felician College Dr. Mahoney currently teaches:    

PSYC 530 Marriage and Family Counseling PSYC 550 Personality and Counseling PSYC 575 Internship I PSYC 576 Internship II

Publications Presentations: Nezu, A.M., Perri, M.G., Nezu, C.M. & Mahoney, D. J. (1988, November) Social problem solving as a moderator of stressful life events among clinically depressed individuals. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA. Nezu, A.M., Mahoney, D. J. & Perri, M.G. (1989, August) Problem solving therapy with severely depressed inpatients: A clinical trial. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. Mahoney, D. J. & Noumair, D. A. (1990, April) Convergent themes in psychotherapy from a cognitive and self-psychological perspective. Paper presented at the sixth annual Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration conference, Philadelphia, PA. . Mahoney, D. J., Waterman, F.J. & Buckiewicz, J. (1990, August). Treating the homeless veteran: A comprehensive model. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Mahoney, D. J. (1992, April) Integrating cognitive and self psychological treatment: Pathways to a cohesive theory. Paper presented at the eighth annual Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration conference, San Diego, CA. Mahoney, D. J. (1994, July) Engaging the difficult patient in longer-term psychotherapy: A psychodynamic and constructivistic perspective. Paper presented at the tenth annual Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration conference, Buenos Aries, Argentina, SA. Mahoney, D. J., Roth, J. & Orange, D. M. (1997, February). Transference manifestations of attachment phenomena: Reweaving the fragile web. Panel presentation at the American Psychological Association Division 39 Spring Meeting, Denver, Colorado. Mahoney, D.J. (2003). Clinical presentation. Workshop presented to staff of Chicago Stand, Chicago, Illinois Mahoney, D.J. (2004). Clinical presentation and discussion of clinical work sample of James Masterson’s work on borderline personality disorders. Workshop presented to Bergen County Association of Licensed Psychologists. Mahoney, D.J. (2005). Themes of alienation and redemption found in the work of Bruce Springsteen. Paper presented at the Glory Days Conference September 10 2005. Mahoney, D. J. (2009) The efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions as depicted on In Treatment. Presentation to the Bergen County Psychological Association, September 13, 2009. Mahoney, D. J. (2009).Themes of psychological development depicted in the music of Bruce Springsteen. Paper presented to the Glory Days Conference, September 25, 2009. Mahoney, D.J. (2012, March). Social justice and advocacy in action: Focus on the NJ licensing challenge. Social Justice Leadership Development Project presentation at the American Counseling Association National Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Mahoney, D.J. (2012, September). A View Beneath the Mask: Springsteen's Personal Stories as a Glimpse of His Subjectivity. Paper presented to the Glory Days: A Bruce Springsteen Symposium, Monmouth University. Publications: Book Review Mahoney, D. J. (1997) Review of D. Orange’s Emotional understanding: Studies in psychoanalytic epistemology submitted to Psychotherapy: Theory, research and practice. Mahoney, D (2009) Review of K. Bingaman’s Treating the New Anxiety: A Cognitive Theological Approach submitted to Psychotherapy Theory, research, and practice. Articles Mahoney, D. J. (1997) The intersubjective experience: attachment phenomena and subjectivity. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Mahoney, D. J. (2001). Working contextually with an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy 18 #2 287-309. Mahoney, D. J. (2001). A constructivist perspective for understanding adult developmental thrusts. Paper submitted to Psychoanalytic Psychology. Mahoney, D.J. (2002). Developing personal metaphors to revisit model scenes. Paper submitted to Psychoanalytic Dialogues. Dissertation An investigation of the construct validity of a measure of adult vocational maturity. Education 1986

Columbia University, Teachers College, NY, NY Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA Approved) Dissertation Title: An investigation of the construct validity of a measure of adult vocational maturity.

1983-1984

Franklin D. Roosevelt V A Hospital, Montrose, NY Internship in Counseling Psychology (APA approved)

1980

Columbia University, Teachers College, NY, NY M.A. Psychological Counseling

1976

William Paterson College, Wayne, NJ Course for certification as a School Administer

1975

Jersey City State College, Jersey City, NJ MA in Special Education BA in English/ Education (received in 1973)

Positions held Teaching Experience Professor Director of the Masters of Arts in Counseling Program (2000 to present) Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey Developed, proposed, and directed the MACP (2008-present). Responsibilities include personally developing and gaining approval for 15 courses in the MACP, supervising the development of five other courses, recruiting and hiring of faculty, developing a budget, guiding the movement toward full accreditation serving as a liaison to the NJ Counseling Coalition, teaching a full course load, submitting a grant to the Felician Sisters; serve as member of the Graduate Studies Committee, and sit on other college wide committees. Awarded a St. Francis Fund of Felician Services, Inc. grant (2013) to provide support and training for counseling services in several Catholic schools. Prepared and wrote self-studies for the MACP in 2013 and 2014. Applied for and was granted accreditation by the MPCAC/MCAC in 2014. Named in 2015 to be a steering committee member to the Felician College Institute on Gerontology Studies. Served on the college to university task force (2015). Chaired the Psychology Department (2000-2009). Developed and implemented a Master’s Degree program in Counseling. Taught various courses and administered one of the largest department in the college. Designed and began implementation of a revitalization of the senior research project. Supervise and evaluate

professorial staff. Participated in student disciplinary hearings. Devised and developed both undergraduate and graduate level courses. Adjunct Associate Professor (2005-2010) Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education Bronx, New York Taught basic counseling skills course and a course that examines both personality development and spiritual growth and development throughout the life span in the graduate program. Faculty Member (2002 to 2012) Contemporary Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies Madison, New Jersey Anticipate teaching classes in the postdoctoral training program in psychoanalysis. In addition, I will supervise advanced clinicians. Adjunct Associate Professor (2000) Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey Taught an upper level undergraduate course ‘Theories of Personality’ Adjunct Associate Professor (1997) St. Elizabeth’s College, Convent Station, NJ Taught a graduate level psychology course, ‘Child and Adolescent Behavior’ Adjunct Clinical Supervisor (9/95-Present) Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY Supervision of graduate clinical psychology students. Clinical Instructor (7/88-10/90) New York Medical College, Department of Psychiatry, Valhalla, NY Taught and supervised residents Integrating psychotherapy and psychological treatment into medical practice. Adjunct Professor Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, NY

(1980-1984)

Courses included: Career Counseling Techniques, Career Counseling Supervision, Vocational Assessment Adjunct Faculty

(1980)

Rockland Community College, NY Courses focused on developing college life-skills. Public School Teacher (1973-1980) Special Education Teacher Developed and implemented special education programs for emotionally disturbed and learning disabled children and adolescents. Clinical Private Practice, Ridgewood, NJ (1986-Present) This is a broad-based practice of psychology that treats adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Individual and group psychotherapy is provided with an emphasis on longer-term psychoanalytic treatment. Psychodiagnostic evaluations and neuropsychological assessments are conducted. Consulting Psychologist (2012- Present) Immaculate Conception Seminary Archdiocese of Newark Complete psychological evaluations for applicants to the seminary for the Archdiocese. In addition, I also work for the Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary, Kearny, NJ whose students attend Immaculate Conception. Faculty/Consulting Psychologist (1989-Present) St. John Neumann Residence Pre-theologate Seminary Program Archdioceses of New York Complete psychological evaluations for candidates to the seminary. Individual psychotherapy and crises interventions are provided as needed. Co-teach the spiritual-life seminar, which is a requirement for all men in the pre-theology program. This seminar is taught at the graduate and undergraduate level. Consulting Psychologist

(1989-2000)

Straight and Narrow, Paterson, NJ Led on-going seminars designed to improve counseling skills of staff. Designed and implemented a seminar on psychodiagnostic techniques. Provided psychodiagnostic assessment for clients. Served as the forensic liaison for the DCI (Drug Court Initiative) Staff Psychologist Part-time (1995-1998) Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital, Wyckoff, NJ Coordinator for psychological services in a private psychiatric hospital. Duties include brief psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychological evaluations and supervision of psychology trainees. Administrative responsibilities include budget setting, utilization review documentation, and continuous quality control monitoring. Staff Psychologist (1986-1994) Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Hospital, Montrose, NY During service at this hospital a variety of functions including direct treatment, multi-disciplinary treatment team membership, psychological assessments and supervision of psychology trainees were provided. Assignments included: psychiatric admissions, substance abuse, psychiatric rehabilitation and geriatric psychiatry. Psychology Technician (1984-1986) Franklin D. Roosevelt VA Hospital Functioned as a hospital psychologist under direct supervision of the chief psychologist. My duties and responsibilities were as detailed above. Consultation Experience Consulting Psychologist (1994-1995) Guardian Elder Care, Westwood, NJ Completed psychological assessments and conducted psychotherapy for geriatric population at various nursing homes. Consulting Psychologist (1994-1995) Evaluative Medical Services, East Orange, NJ Completed psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for disability determinations.

Consulting Psychologist (1988-1990) Drake Beam Morin, Inc., Paramus, New Jersey Routinely provided psychological and vocational assessments for the outplacement clients. Crisis intervention and psychological counseling was provided as needed.