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Terry Pertuit is an Associate Professor and Director of Counseling at Rider University in the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership and Counseling. With over 27 years of clinical experience, she holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified School Counselor, delivering services across private, university, and community settings.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, The Pennsylvania State University
- M.Ed. in Community and School Counseling, Southeastern Louisiana University
- B.M.Ed. in Music Education/Instrumental, Southeastern Louisiana University
Research Focus: Dr. Pertuit pioneers research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in educational settings, with 20+ years of expertise in OCD etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Her scholarship targets narrowing achievement gaps through comprehensive counseling services, emphasizing trauma response (informed by Hurricane Katrina survival), anxiety-related disorders, and social capital development involving families, counselors, and educators. She integrates creativity from her musical background into prevention and intervention strategies.
Publication Trends: Her recent work examines group counseling with marginalized adolescents, spirituality's role in mental health, and OCD's impact on school functioning. These studies bridge cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and educational equity, driving innovations in counselor training and student service delivery across K-12 and higher education contexts.
Scientific Recognition:
- Best in Show, Louisiana Counseling Association Conference (2003) for "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Unlocking the Brain" workshop
Academic Leadership: As Director of Counseling, she supervises clinical operations and student practicums while teaching courses in trauma counseling, psychopathology, and creative arts therapy. Her supervision extends to university-based community counseling centers and federal outreach programs (Educational Talent Search/Upward Bound), focusing on crisis response and resilience building post-disaster.
Professional Integration: Dr. Pertuit operationalizes research through Rider University's Counseling Services Wellness Workshop Series and trauma-informed supervision frameworks, actively consulting on OCD management in schools and pandemic-related student trauma. Her musician background informs creative therapeutic approaches in clinical practice.
