Why Choose Killian Counseling Services?
- Personalized & Accessible Therapy for Individuals, Couples, & Families
- Supportive, Safe, & Non-Judgmental Counseling Spaces for Self-Exploration
- Holistic Therapeutic Approach Centered on Wellness & Personal Growth
- Empathetic, Culturally Sensitive, & Inclusive Mental Health Care
- Expert PhD-Level Counseling Professors Integrating the Latest Research
Contact us today to take your first step toward a better you in Montclair!
Tom Killian, PhD, LPC, LMHC-D, NCC
Hi, I’m Tom (he/him/his), the founder and owner of Killian Counseling Services, LLC. Alongside my private practice, I am a full-time Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counseling at Montclair State University. With over a decade of experience, I have gained valuable insights from my work in university counseling, psychological services, a university athletic department, and a residential facility. I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Outside of teaching and counseling, I enjoy traveling with my husband, exploring new restaurants and shows in the city, and spending the occasional lazy weekend.
Degrees & Credentials
PhD: Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado
MEd: Counselor Education, emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The University of Mississippi
BA: Psychology, The University of Mississippi
LPC: Licensed Professional Counselor, New Jersey
LMHC-D: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Diagnostic Privilege), New York
NCC: National Certified Counselor
Harvey C. Peters, PhD, LAC, NCC
Hello, I’m Harvey Peters (he/him/his). In addition to being a counselor, I am also an Associate Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counseling at Montclair State University. Over my years of training and practice, I have enjoyed learning, working, and growing with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals, health and wellness, liberation, and desired sense of self. Outside of counseling and the professoriate, I am an INFJ who enjoys coffee, international and domestic travel, hiking, spending time with my partner and dog, and new experiences.
Degrees & Credentials
PhD: Counseling and Counselor Education, Syracuse University
MS: Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, California State University, Fresno
BA: Liberal Studies, California State University, Fresno
LAC: Licensed Associate Counselor, New Jersey
NCC: National Certified Counselor
Supervised by: Tom Killian, PhD, LPC, LMHC-D, NCC
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