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Michael Tursi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, where he also serves as Co-Director of the PhD in Mental Health Counseling program. He joined the faculty in 2017 and is based at the Westchester campus in Marks Hall. His work integrates clinical practice with academic scholarship, focusing on person-centered and integrative approaches to mental health counseling.
- PhD, University of Rochester, Warner School of Education and Human Development, 2016
- MS, State University of New York College at Brockport, Counselor Education, 2003
- BS, State University of New York College at Oswego, Business Administration, 1991
Dr. Tursi's research centers on qualitative methods to understand client engagement in counseling, with a particular emphasis on group counseling dynamics, experiential avoidance, and the effects of person-centered interventions on stress and mental health. His scholarly work contributes to the development of counselor training models and therapeutic integration.
His recent publications, spanning from 2004 to 2025, reflect a consistent focus on person-centered approaches, client engagement, and counselor education. The articles demonstrate expertise in qualitative research, therapeutic processes in group settings, and the application of humanistic principles in clinical practice, particularly among educators and clients with anxiety and depression.
Dr. Tursi is actively engaged in the academic community through editorial roles, serving as Associate Editor of the Journal of Humanistic Counseling and on the editorial boards of the Journal of Counseling and Development, The Person-Centered Journal, and The Professional Counselor.
He teaches a range of graduate courses including Counseling Theories, Trauma & Loss, Qualitative Methods in Counseling Research, and Doctoral Practicum and Internship courses. He advises doctoral students in the PhD program and contributes to the training of future mental health professionals. While specific grant information is not provided, his research and editorial work suggest active involvement in scholarly and professional development initiatives.
Dr. Tursi's academic and clinical work is centered within the Psychology department at Pace University, where he contributes to the Mental Health Counseling program and fosters research in humanistic and qualitative traditions.
