Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program at Molloy University

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program at Molloy University The graduate program is student friendly as it is offered part time and in the evenings, allowing students to work during the day.

The Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Molloy College is designed to provide students the professional identity, core knowledge, and necessary state-of-the- art practical skills to excel in a variety of mental health settings. Join a new and exciting graduate program at Molloy College designed to foster personal and professional growth and become an important member of

the growing group of professional counselors. Our 60-credit-program fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor established by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. The program can be completed in three years part time with summers included. The CMHC program at Molloy College has an approach based in counseling and mental health theory with a solid foundation of empirical research and practice paradigms. Courses and training are provided within a multicultural context to ensure that our graduates will be able to provide care to the traditionally underserved members of our population within a wide range of service delivery contexts. Successful graduates of the Molloy College M.S. in CMHC will be eligible for Licensure as mental health counselors in New York state upon completion of 3,000 post-Master's hours of supervised mental health counseling work and the passing of the state licensing examination. Licensed clinical mental health counselors provide solution oriented and consumer friendly services for clients. In our CMHC program, we incorporate Molloy College's vibrant tradition of "study, spirituality, service and community" to prepare expertly trained counselors to be highly effective in today's ever-changing human service field.

Dr. Varkonyi at the 2026 American Counseling Association-presenting her work and co‑presenting with Administrator Emerit...
04/16/2026

Dr. Varkonyi at the 2026 American Counseling Association-presenting her work and co‑presenting with Administrator Emerita Sue Haddad, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC. 👏🏼
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Community College Learners: Implications for Administrators and Counselor Educators- Cognella
As per Dr. V:
“Our book highlights the mental health realities facing community college students and offers clear, research‑informed strategies for building supportive, culturally responsive campus environments. Blending theory, case studies, and applied practice, it’s designed for higher education leaders, counselor educators, and student affairs professionals committed to student well‑being and success.”https://lnkd.in/eVDcKeqc

The department is pleased to share that Dr. Orsolya Várkonyi’s book is officially released today:Addressing the Mental H...
04/16/2026

The department is pleased to share that Dr. Orsolya Várkonyi’s book is officially released today:
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Community College Learners: Implications for Administrators and Counselor Educators (Cognella).
Co‑authored with Administrator Emerita Sue Haddad, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, this book highlights the complex mental health realities facing community college students and offers clear, research‑informed strategies for building supportive, culturally responsive campus environments. Blending theory, case studies, and applied practice, the text is designed for higher education leaders, counselor educators, and student affairs professionals committed to student well‑being and success.
This publication represents a significant contribution to the field and reflects Dr. Várkonyi’s ongoing commitment to advancing mental health advocacy, equity, and excellence in counselor education.
Please join us in congratulating her on this important milestone! We are extremely proud of Dr. Várkonyi’s hard work and dedication!

This past weekend was the NYMHCA conference in Albany!The CMHC program was represented at our exhibiting table where we ...
04/14/2026

This past weekend was the NYMHCA conference in Albany!
The CMHC program was represented at our exhibiting table where we networked and talked about the program and the Mental Health and Wellness Center.

Dr. Brady and Prof. Nieves’ presentation this year was titled: Growing Together: Building Resilience and Professional Identity through Supervision.

Adrianna DellaVedova & Amanda Cannarozzo, our third-year students, presented their research poster titled: Co-Occurring Contamination Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Illness Anxiety Disorder: Best Practices & Evidence-Based Treatment.

The following is a link to program for more information about this past weekend: https://nymhca.org/page/2026convention-schedule

Come see us at our table in Public Square on main campus for some information about the program! We have snacks!!
03/31/2026

Come see us at our table in Public Square on main campus for some information about the program! We have snacks!!

Thinking about life after graduation? If you’re passionate about helping others, making a difference, and building a mea...
03/09/2026

Thinking about life after graduation? If you’re passionate about helping others, making a difference, and building a meaningful career, a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling might be the perfect next step.
At Molloy, you’ll gain the skills, support, and real-world experience to become a compassionate and effective counselor. Your future in helping others starts here!

The newest edition of the CSI Exemplar has been published, and Molloy’s chapter, Mu Chi Nu, is on pages 24 and 25!Full a...
01/08/2026

The newest edition of the CSI Exemplar has been published, and Molloy’s chapter, Mu Chi Nu, is on pages 24 and 25!

Full article is linked below:

https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.csi-net.org/resource/resmgr/publications_exemplar/Fall_2025_Exemplar.pdf

Register for the info session on Wednesday, November 12th at 6pm via Zoom! Ask questions and hear from the CMHC departme...
11/07/2025

Register for the info session on Wednesday, November 12th at 6pm via Zoom! Ask questions and hear from the CMHC department about program expectations and other important information.

Our CMHC first year students will be presenting posters related to ethics in the counseling field at this year’s poster ...
11/03/2025

Our CMHC first year students will be presenting posters related to ethics in the counseling field at this year’s poster conference. The conference will be held on December 4th from 5-7pm in Hagan 239 on main campus. Come support our first years!

Welcome back CMHC students and a special welcome to COHORT 11!!!! We’re very excited for this next chapter and so glad w...
09/02/2025

Welcome back CMHC students and a special welcome to COHORT 11!!!! We’re very excited for this next chapter and so glad we’re along for the ride. Wishing all of our students a very successful and productive year!

Swipe to see our CMHC students’ research presented at the Graduate and Doctoral Research Celebration! Gina Rivieccio’s p...
04/29/2025

Swipe to see our CMHC students’ research presented at the Graduate and Doctoral Research Celebration!

Gina Rivieccio’s poster presentation is titled: Examining Weight Bias as a Precursor to Eating Disorder Development and Barrier to Treatment: An Ethical Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders Amongst Fat Adolescents and Emerging Adults.

Chelsea Thomas’s poster presentation is titled: From Fiction to Function: The Role of Books in Emotional Growth.

Congratulations!

We are honored to announce that Dr. Varkonyi has signed her second book deal!!! A message from Dr. Varkonyi “I am thrill...
03/11/2025

We are honored to announce that Dr. Varkonyi has signed her second book deal!!! A message from Dr. Varkonyi “I am thrilled to share some exciting news! I’ve officially signed a book deal with Cognella for our new project, “Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Community College Learners: Implications for Administrators and Counselor Educators.” This book delves into the complex mental health challenges faced by community college students, particularly those from immigrant and diverse backgrounds. It bridges the gap between research and practice by offering administrators, student affairs professionals, and counselor educators actionable strategies and interventions designed to enhance cultural competence, promote holistic wellness, and support inclusive campus environments.”

We are honored to announce that Dr. Varkonyi has been invited by the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Edu...
02/07/2025

We are honored to announce that Dr. Varkonyi has been invited by the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) to present her webinar on “Multicultural Counseling Strategies for Immigrant College Learners.” This is a significant opportunity to share valuable insights and strategies to support the unique needs of immigrant students in higher education. Attendees will earn NBCC credit hours for participating in the webinar.

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