Support Your Students, Strengthen the Profession
NYMHCA’s Graduate Professional Identity Program connects graduate programs to the resources, community, and advocacy that shape the mental health counseling profession in New York.
Through this partnership, students and faculty gain access to NYMHCA membership, professional development opportunities, and a statewide network of counselors.
Who does the Graduate Professional Identity Program support?
Students
- Build professional identity beyond the classroom
- Connect with counselors across New York
- Access resources and opportunities that support early career development
Faculty & Programs
- Support student engagement in the profession
- Stay connected to advocacy and industry updates
- Strengthen program alignment with the field
What All Participants Receive
Access to NYMHCA membership and benefits
Regional chapter membership
Discounts on professional development programming
Opportunities for involvement, networking, and engagement
Specialized communication and programming for participating programs
| Student Benefits | Faculty & Staff Benefits |
|---|---|
| Regional chapter membership Discounts on professional development (CE credits not included) Access to the NYMHCA community and resources | Regional chapter membership Discounts on continuing education and professional development Full voting rights and access to all membership benefits |
| Student Membership Dues: $50 | Professional Membership Dues: $100 |
Participating programs may also receive access to exclusive programming and targeted communication for students and faculty.
How Enrollment Works
- Programs enroll through myNYMHCA
- A unique registration code is provided for students and faculty
- Individuals join NYMHCA at a discounted rate through the program
- Membership remains active as long as the program maintains participation
- Program partnerships renew every two years
Current Participating Institutions & Programs
| Institution | Contact Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University, Graduate School of Education | Eric C. Chen, Ph.D. Program Director | echen@fordham.edu |
| Hofstra University, School of Health Professions and Human Services | Laurie Johnson, PhD, LMHC, NCC Professor, Counseling & Mental Health Counseling | Laurie.Johnson@hofstra.edu |
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Psychology | Naomi Naiztat Career Advisor | nnaiztat@jjay.cuny.edu |
| Long Island University – Post, Department of Counseling and Development | Kathleen Keefe-Cooperman Associate Professor and Chair | kathleen.keefe-cooperman@liu.edu |
| Manhattan College, School of Health Professions | Corine Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Professor, Counseling and Therapy | corine.fitzpatrick@manhattan.edu |
| Marist University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Yumiko Ogawa Director, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program | yumko.ogawa@marist.edu |
| Mercy University, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Carolyn Cullen, Ph.D. Director, Mental Health Counseling | ccullen@mercy.edu |
| New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | David Del Mundo Academic Advisor | dd3343@nyu.edu |
| SUNY Brockport, School of Education, Health, & Human Services | Summer Reiner, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, Counselor Education | sreiner@brockport.edu |
