Faculty: Kaitlyn Peretti, PsyD

Kaitlyn Peretti

Kaitlyn Peretti, PsyD

Associate Professor, Counseling and Behavioral Health Department

Director, Forensic and Correctional Counseling Area of Emphasis

Email
kaitlyn_​peretti@williamjames.edu
Phone
617-327-6777 x1275
Location
Work Space 314G
Pronouns
she/her
Degree Major/Emphasis Institution
PsyD Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology
MA Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology
BA Psychology and Justice Studies University of New Hampshire

Courses

  • Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Mental Health Counseling Internship I and II
  • Criminal Behavior
  • Consultation, Collaboration and Testimony
  • Assessing and Managing Risk of Sexual Violence

Research and Practice Interests

  • Evaluation and treatment of individuals with a history of sexual offending
  • Forensic psychology
  • Correctional counseling
  • Group treatment
  • Personality disorders
  • Public policy
  • Consultation

Professional Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist and Certified Health Services Provider (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed Psychologist (New Hampshire)

Awards

  • 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
  • 2011 Professional Excellence Award, Massachusetts Department of Correction
  • 2010 Professional Excellence Award, Massachusetts Department of Correction

Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities

  • Private practice - evaluations, consultation/training
  • Fellow in the Association for the Prevention and Treatment of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)

Prior Experience

  • Supervising Psychologist and Director of Training - Sex Offender Treatment Program, Massachusetts Department of Correction
  • Member, Human Rights Committee, Cardinal Cushing Center. Clinician and Evaluator - Institute for Sexual Wellness
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship - University of Massachusetts and Forensic Health Services, Brockton Court Clinic, Massachusetts Treatment Center

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
  • Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
  • Sex Offender Civil Commitment Programs Network

Community Involvement

  • Member, Executive Board for the Massachusetts Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers