Karen Turner, Ph.D.
Psychologist • Author • Speaker
Education
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Ferkauf School of Psychology, Yeshiva University — 1992
M.A. Developmental Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University — 1986
M.A. Counseling Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University — 1986
Clinical & Research Experience
- Clinical Psychologist — AACP, P.A., Englewood, NJ (1992–2007)
- Training Analyst — NJ Institute for Training in Psychologists, Teaneck, NJ (1990–1993)
- Training Resident — Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lyons, NJ (1991–1992)
- Clinical Extern — Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Autistic / Asperger’s Unit (1990–1991)
- Clinical Extern — Soundview-Throgs Neck Community Mental Health Center, NY (1989–1990)
- Research Assistant — Harvard Medical School Adult-Child Research Program (1991–1992)
- Research Assistant — Cornell Medical Center Brazelton Mother/Child Center (1987)
- Extern / Research Assistant — Columbia University Mother-Infant Research Department (1985–1986)
- Clinical Extern — Roosevelt Hospital Development Disabilities Center (1978–1979)
Corporate Consulting Experience
Corporate / Psychological Consultant
Phoenix Beverages, New York (1985–2007)
Provided work-life and psychological consulting services designed to support employee wellbeing, productivity, and leadership development. Programs included stress management, parenting support, elder-care planning, executive coaching, employee assistance consultation, conflict resolution, emotional regulation training, career development guidance, and support for dual-career professionals and families.
Board Certifications & Fellowships
- Diplomate — American Board of Psychological Specialties (Psychotherapy, Trauma/PTSD, Medical Psychology)
- Senior Fellow — American Board of Disability Analysts
- Senior Fellow — American College of Forensic Examiners
- Founding Fellow — American Academy of Doctors of Psychology
- Founding Fellow — American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists
- Prescribing Psychologist’s Register
- National Register of Health Care Providers
Professional Presentation
Turner, K. & Engelhart, C.
The Relationship Between Maternal Prepartum Emotionality and Pregnancy Outcomes
Eastern Psychological Association
Memberships
- National Registry of Who’s Who (2000)
- Psi Chi — Psychology Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta — English Honor Society