Dr. Brad Ahern is a Licensed Psychologist in NJ and NY and Assistant Professor in the Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology Program at Felician University, where he combines his clinical experience with a passion for training and mentoring the next generation of psychologists. A graduate of the APA-accredited Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology at Felician University, Dr. Ahern brings a unique perspective to his role as both an alumnus and faculty member. Before becoming a psychologist, he served as a police officer, an experience that deepened his understanding of first responders and the unique psychological challenges associated with public safety work. Dr. Ahern has extensive clinical experience working with couples, adults, and adolescents as well as first responders, frontline medical providers, and athletes. His clinical background also includes working in psychiatric units, where he provided care to individuals experiencing acute mental health concerns and gained experience in hospital-based psychiatric treatment. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). His clinical approach also incorporates mindfulness practices, with an emphasis on developing purpose, increasing self-awareness, and learning to observe and accept difficult experiences. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Ahern is the founder and owner of Endgame Psychotherapy LLC, where he provides psychotherapy to individuals and couples. He is also certified to provide telepsychological services across participating jurisdictions through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). His clinical work and academic experience inform one another, allowing him to bring real-world perspectives from contemporary psychological practice into the classroom and to approach clinical training with an emphasis on both evidence-based practice and meaningful therapeutic relationships.Â