Dana Kaspereen, Ph.D., LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Faculty
Dana Kaspereen, Ph.D., LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
Assistant Professor
Education
Walden University (Clinical Psychology)
M.A. Montclair State University
B.A. Montclair State University
Contact
Biography
Dr. Dana Kaspereen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and National Certified Counselor with extensive expertise in the fields of clinical psychology and counseling. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling, Human Services & Education Leadership. Currently, she serves as the Vice Chair of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Professional Counselor Examiners Committee, where she contributes her knowledge to the advancement of the counseling profession.
Dr. Kaspereen’s professional journey began in a police department, where she honed her skills in processing police reports. Her career then progressed to an Intensive Outpatient Program, where she provided vital mental health and substance abuse services. Following her years of dedicated work in
addiction treatment, she took on roles within a hospital setting, specifically in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and as a Mental Health Screener in the Psychiatric Emergency Room.
Recognizing her passion for community engagement and support, Dr. Kaspereen successfully developed and implemented a Student Assistance Program in an urban school district, funded by a local hospital. This initiative focused on providing individual and group therapy for adolescents, along with comprehensive substance abuse prevention and intervention services. Concurrently, she established her private practice, Counseling of Life, where she offers therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a mission to assist clients in discovering peace, happiness, and comfort in their lives and relationships.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kaspereen founded FAYLA, Inc. (Family Adults & Youth Life Awareness), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness in communities regarding mental health and substance abuse issues. Her commitment to education has led her to teach in the
Department of Counseling and Psychology, a role that has reinforced her passion for shaping future professionals in the field.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Kaspereen cherishes time spent with her husband, three children, and their family pets, including a dog and a bunny.