Professor Naomi Klapper
Professor Naomi Klapper is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, and maintains a private practice in Manhattan (81st St. and Central Park West). She has extensive experience in individual therapy and couples counseling, and has specialized training in the areas of anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, dating coaching, and premarital counseling.
Professor Klapper has lectured extensively on numerous subjects relating to of parenting, relationships, marriage, and wellness. She has been the featured speaker at many professional and community conferences, Passover programs, Psychology programs, and synagogues. She has also published numerous articles on topics of mental health and psychology.
In addition to her Psychotherapy practice, Professor Naomi Klapper is the chair of the Department of Psychology at Lander College-Touro College. She has been a college professor since 1986, and has served on the faculty at Yeshiva University, Stern College, and Sy Syms School of Business. She has been a full-time faculty member of Lander College, since 1989. Professor Klapper was appointed Chair of the Department of Psychology in 2001, and continues to serve in that capacity.
Professor Klapper has also served as Director of the Counseling Center of Touro College. She serves on numerous college committees, including chairing search committees for new faculty and chairing a subcommittee for the college's Middle States Accreditation. Naomi Klapper also serves as a mentor for new faculty members.
In 2001 Professor Klapper developed and implemented an extensive psychology internship program at Lander College, where she arranges clinical and research internships, as well as serves as the faculty supervisor for the students during their internships.
Professor Klapper resides in New Jersey with her husband and four children.
Professor Klapper is the recipient of several teaching awards, including the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, the "Teacher of the Year" award at Lander College, and the prestigious "America's Top Teachers" award.