School Counselor From Bloomfield Earns ‘Excellence’ Award From Caldwell University

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — An experienced school counselor from Bloomfield has earned an award for “excellence” from Caldwell University.

Nicole Christian – a Caldwell University graduate – was named an “Excellence in Counseling for Diverse and Marginalized Populations” awardee.

Here’s what earned Christian an award this year, the university said:

“Dr. Nicole Christian ‘05/M.A. ’08 is a school counselor with over 14 years of experience and an adjunct professor in graduate counseling programs at Montclair State University and the University of Denver. She also provides counseling services through Ambrosius Counseling and Wellness LLC in Montclair, where she specializes in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Dr. Christian is passionate about creating a safe environment for diverse populations to receive mental health care. She has presented at national and international conferences on multicultural counseling, identity development, and counseling diverse populations. Her research and professional work focus on promoting culturally responsive, identity-affirming care while addressing the unique challenges faced by historically underserved communities.”

The Bloomfield resident will be presented with the award at the 39th June Dwyer Castano Veritas Awards Luncheon, an annual event run by Caldwell University to honor professional excellence among its alumni.

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