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Robert H. Keisner is Professor of Psychology at Long Island University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts (1965) and a Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University (1981). He is a licensed psychologist in New York State and actively contributes to clinical training, ethics education, and public interest psychology.
His research and professional interests include:
- Professional ethics and standards in psychology
- Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Climate change and its psychological implications
- Psychology in the public interest and social justice
- Critical psychology perspectives
Dr. Keisner's publications span ethics, clinical supervision, hate crime interventions, and trauma in healthcare. His work emphasizes justice, equity, and professional integrity. He has contributed significantly to training psychologists through mentorship and systemic reform.
Notable scientific recognitions include:
- American Psychological Association Presidential Citation
- Fellow of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
Dr. Keisner advises doctoral students and beginning therapists, serving as clinical supervisor at the Psychological Services Center and faculty advisor for the Safe Zone program. He has consulted for the Bureau of Health Professions (HHS) and the New York State Board for Psychology, where he was past chairperson. He conducts political asylum evaluations for Healthright International and is a member of Psychologists for Social Responsibility. His work integrates clinical practice, ethical leadership, and advocacy for human rights and environmental responsibility.
