Columbia University Health Services
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Alyson Nelson
Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services, Eating Disorders
Alyson Nelson joined Health Services at Columbia in 2006. Prior to joining HSC, Alyson worked as a psychologist in the counseling center at Barnard College . She holds a bachelors degree from Cornell University and earned her PhD at Columbia University . Alyson also holds a masters degree from the London School of Economics. Alyson completed an internship in clinical psychology at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center and then went on to do further training at North Central Bronx Hospital , the Jewish Childcare Association and Trinitas Hospital .
Alyson’s professional interests include late adolescent development and transition to adulthood, the coming out and being out process for LGBTQ students and the relationship between identity development and intimacy. She is also the co-author of Making Contact: The Therapists Guide to Conducting a Successful First Interview ( Allyn & Bacon, 2006).
Her professional memberships include the New York State Psychological Association and the New Jersey Psychological Association.
Alyson Nelson is licensed to practice psychology in the state(s) of New York and New Jersey .
Education
- PhD, Columbia University
- Masters degree from London School of Economics
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the states of New York and New Jersey
Professional Experience
- Barnard College
- Trinitas Hospital
- Jewish Childcare Association
- North Central Bronx Hospital
Professional Memberships
- New York State Psychological Association
- New Jersey Psychological Association
Published Articles
- Making Contact:The Therapists Guide to Conducting a Succesful First Interview (Allyn&Bacon, 2006)
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Important Phone Numbers
| General Information | 212 854 2284 |
| After-hours urgent health concerns | 212 854 9797 |
| CAVA (Ambulance) | 212 854 5555 |
| Rape Crisis/Anti-Violence Support Center | 212 854 WALK |
| Uptown Campus Public Safety |
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| - On-Campus | 7-7979 |
| - Off-Campus | 212-305-8100 |