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Faculty
Heather LaSelle, Ph.D., LCSW, M.S., MPA
Assistant Professor of Social WorkJoined USJ:
Academic Degrees Ph.D. University of Connecticut
MPA Post University
MSW University of Connecticut
M.S. Education, University of Bridgeport
B.S. University of Alaska
MPA Post University
MSW University of Connecticut
M.S. Education, University of Bridgeport
B.S. University of Alaska
Contact Information
About
Prior to joining USJ, Dr. LaSelle founded and served as the executive clinical director of a community mental health practice in Connecticut. Her worked is guided from years in child welfare as a social worker and clinical consultant for the Department of Children and Families, and various roles in community mental health and hospital social work.
Affiliations
- Fellowship- Harvard University Weisz for Youth Mental Health
- National Association of Social Work
Courses Taught
- Child Welfare
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Social Policy I: History and Philosophy
Research
Dr. LaSelle has focused her research on intersections of race, gender, and social class which influence and impact outcomes for children and families involved with the child welfare system. Additional research interests include efficacy in play therapy and school social work clinical interventions on vulnerable youth and families.