My Resume

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