About Us

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