Dr. Jennifer Mullan | Source

Jennifer Mullan (she/her), PsyD, is educated as a clinical psychologist and, activist-scholar, ancestral healer, and is the founder of Decolonizing Therapy, LLC, where she teaches her “Politicizing Your Practice” series, delivers internationally sought-after keynotes, and culturally and spiritually relevant retreats and workshops. She is also the creator of the popular Instagram account @decolonizingtherapy. Recipient of Essence magazine’s 2020 Essential Hero Award in the category of Mental Health, she lives in Northern New Jersey.

Dr. Mullan completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at New Jersey City University, with a certification in Elementary Education, graduating cum laude. She received her Master's degree in Counseling and Community Agencies at New York University, The Steinhardt School of Education, graduating magna cum laude. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.

Dr. Mullan is currently a Psychologist at New Jersey City University under the Division of Student Affairs in the Counseling Center. She conducts individuals and group therapy, and is the Coordinator of the nationally recognized peer education theater group the Peers Educating Peers program. She is also the founder and facilitator of the LGBTQIA Support Group on campus, and an adjunct professor in the Counseling Department. Her professional and personal interests intersect with a deep interest in how people heal. Her professional research and clinical interests include intergenerational trauma, group psychotherapy, intersectionality, mindfulness practices, child and adolescent development, racism as trauma, treatment of childhood sexual abuse and extreme self-care practices.
Dr. Mullan has over 15 years accumulated experience in clinical practice, higher education, and teaching, with a focus on social justice issues. With over 100 presentations and workshops within the private and public sectors, Dr. Mullan has recently been awarded "Best in Region" for professional organization, NACADA: The Global Community of Academic Advising in 2014 for presentation "Burn Out and Mindfulness Practices." She is actively involved in multiple organizations, including the North Jersey Anti-racist Alliance, American Psychological Association, Latino Psychological Association of NJ, American Society of Group Psychodrama and Psychotherapy, and the New Jersey Psychological Association, as well as one of the founding members of the NJCU's Undoing Racism Committee.