Lori Nixon

Dr. Lori M. Nixon- Bethea

Associate Professor
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School:

School of Arts, Sciences, and Education

Department:

Psychology & Counseling

Office Location:

Farley Center, 110

Office Hours:

Tuesday: (virtual) 9-10:30AM Wednesday: (virtual) 4:30-6 PM Thursday: 11:30-12:30PM

Educational Background

  • Barry University, Miami, FL
    • PH.D, Counseling with a Specialization in Marital & Family counseling, 2016
  • Monmouth University, West Long branch, NJ
    • Post Master’s Certificate in Professional Counseling, 2008
  • Monmouth University, West Long branch, NJ
    • MA, Psychological Counseling, 2007
  • Monmouth University, West Long branch, NJ
    • BA, Psychology, 2005

Professional Experience

Licenses/Certifications:
  • NJ Licensed Professional Counselor
  • NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
  Georgian Court University (2016-present)
  • Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling (Tenured), 2026-Present – Core Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program
  • Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling, 2019-Present – Core Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program
  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology & Counseling, 2017-2019
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology & Counseling, 2016-2017
Intentional Hearts Counseling Services, Oakhurst, NJ (2015- Present)
  • Owner, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ocean Mental Health Services, Toms River, NJ (2012-2016)
  • Outpatient Services
Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (2011)
  • Adjust Instructor- Counseling Graduate Program
Henderson Behavioral Health, Lauderdale Lakes, FL (2009-2011)
  • Crisis Services
Ocean Mental Health Services, Toms River, NJ (2007-2009)
  • Children’s Services
Courses Taught
  • CMH 5600- The Counseling Profession
  • CMH 5304- Techniques of Marriage and Family Counseling
  • CMH 5357- Seminar in Addiction Treatment & Prevention
  • CMH 5300- Counseling Theories
  • CMH 6000- ProSeminar
  • CMH 5603- Crisis Intervention
  • CMH 5802- Internship in Counseling I
  • CMH 5400- Life Span Development
  • PS 111- Intro to Psychology
  • PS 270- Theories of Personality
  • PS 223- Psychopathology
  • PS 223 H- Psychopathology Honors
  • PS 300- Multicultural Psychology
  • PS 455- Senior Seminar
 

Research / Creativity Interest Area

  • Couples/Relationship issues
  • Christianity & Counseling
  • Issues impacting BIPOC groups
  • Multiculturalism
  • Providing counseling to dancers

Additional Information

Publications:
  • Pulliam, N., Smith, V., Nixon Bethea, L., O’ Brien, L., & Nicholson, W. (2026). Impacts of impostor phenomenon on the mental health of Black and Latinx first-generation college students at a predominantly White institution. Journal of College Student Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/28367138.2025.2604479
 
  • Pulliam, N., & Nixon Bethea, L. (2025). No soy un impostor: A counter-narrative to impostor syndrome for high-achieving Hispanic college students. In Villarreal, A. (Ed.). Hispanic Scholar Perspectives on Education and Wellbeing. Hershey, PA: IGI Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-7688-1.ch005
   
  • Nixon- Bethea, L. (2018). Riley’s worry away: A children’s book about worrying. Totowa, NJ: Author.
 
  • Nixon, L. (2016). “Navigating the Black church: Stories of men on the down low”. Proquest. (Dissertation)
Media/Interviews:
  • Walk- Morris, T. (2021, November, 9). How Eurocentric beauty standards harm black women. Shape.
  • Andrews, T. (2021, October). Beware this creepy cultish dating trend.Cosmopolitan, 270, 60-61. (Print)
  • Hui, K. (2021, July, 16). How to find a culturally sensitive therapist. Very Well Health. 
  • L’Amie, L., & Andrews, T. (2021, March, 31). Here’s everything you need to know about lovebombing and why it’s so dangerous. Cosmopolitan.
  • Andrews, T. (2021, March, 9). 10 not so  obvious signs you’re in a toxic relationship. Cosmopolitan.
  • Moran, G. (2020, April, 2). Books for helping children deal with worry and fear. GCU Magazine.
  • Strupp, J. (2019, September, 3). Gutted programs, loneliness: 6 big challenges NJ students face this school year. Asbury Park Press.

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