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Rafael Javier, Ph.D.

Rafael Art. Javier, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Clinical Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Center for Psychological Services and Clinical Studies at St. John's University in New York City. He is on the faculty and a supervisor at New York University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, and the Object Relations Institute.

Background

Prior to joining St. John's University, he was the head of psychology at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center and on the faculty at Downstate Medical Center. His current research activities include issues of violence and moral development, suicide in adolescents and young adults, and bilingualism.