About Us

Why Killian Counseling Services is a Trusted Choice for Therapy in New Jersey:

  • Personalized & Accessible Therapy for Individuals, Couples, & Families in New Jersey
  • Supportive, Safe, & Non-Judgmental Counseling for Mental Health & Self-Exploration
  • Holistic Therapy Focused on Wellness, Personal Growth, & Emotional Healing
  • Empathetic, Culturally Sensitive, & Inclusive Counseling for All Backgrounds
  • Expert PhD-Level Counseling Professors Integrating the Latest Research in Therapy

Start your journey toward a better you with therapy, based in Montclair and available virtually!

Tom Killian, PhD, LPC, LMHC-D, NCC

Hi, I’m Tom (he/him/his), the founder and owner of Killian Counseling Services, LLC. In addition to my private practice, I serve as a full-time Assistant Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counseling at Montclair State University. With over a decade of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to work in various settings, including two university counseling and psychological services centers, a university athletic department, and a residential facility. This has allowed me to work with individuals, couples, and families across all age groups. Outside of my professional life, I love traveling abroad with my husband, discovering new restaurants and shows in the city, and enjoying a relaxing weekend at home.

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