Hugh Love Jr., PhD

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)
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Dr. Hugh Love, Jr., is a licensed psychologist within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. His areas of interests include mental health and wellness concerns of men and boys of color, navigating gender and sexuality in treatment particularly with LGBTQ+ individuals, and emerging adulthood and young adult launching. In addition to therapeutic interventions, Dr. Love has considerable training and experience in evaluation and assessment and specializes in psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological testing for psychiatric and school-related issues.  

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)

Gender

  • Male

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MA, 2010 New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
  • Professional Diploma (PD)/Advanced Certificate, 2015 Fordham University, Graduate School of Education, New York, NY
  • PhD, 2015 Fordham University, Graduate School of Education, New York, NY
  • Internship: 2015 Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
  • Fellowship: 2016 Zucker Hillside Hospital Behavioral Health

Committees, Societies, Councils

  • Member, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Member, American Psychological Association, Division 51-Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity
  • Member, American Psychological Association, Division 44-Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues
  • Member, New York Association of Black Psychologists

Honors & Awards

  • American Psychological Association Minority Fellow, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Predoctoral Fellowship, 2011-2014.

Research

Selected Publications

Pollock, J.A., Halkitis, P.N., Moeller, R.W., Solomon, T.M., Barton, S.C., Blachman-Forshay, J.,
Siconolfi, D.E & Love, H.T. (2012). Alcohol use among young men who have sex with men.
Substance Use and Misuse, 47, 12-21.