Dr. Rhea Banerjee obtained a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Penn State University, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions at Rutgers University. She has extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings, focusing on mental health care, rehabilitation, and cultural sensitivity.
Dr. Banerjee’s work integrates neuroscience into counseling, exploring the brain-behavior relationship to enhance mental health interventions. Her research addresses mental health disparities, particularly among international and underserved populations, and she has been recognized for her contributions with awards such as the Ralph N. and Patricia P. Pacinelli Graduate Award. Dr. Banerjee regularly presents her work at national and international conferences and has published on topics like syndemic theory, rehabilitation, and counselor training in neuroscience.