Timothy Conway, Ph.D., M.Ed., LPC, NCC, ACS

ABOUT TIMOTHY CONWAY

Dr. Timothy Conway is a licensed professional counselor, director of school counseling, and adjunct instructor at several graduate schools. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, and has worked in schools, private practice, outpatient, and in-home placements. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, college or career development, and academic difficulties. His counseling approach is grounded in Adlerian theory while using strengths-based, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral strategies.

Dr. Conway is a former college baseball athlete, and still enjoys playing in a men’s baseball league on Sundays along with golfing and fishing.  Dr. Conway also enjoys gardening and using the fresh produce from his garden when cooking and baking.  Dr. Conway enjoys traveling personally to domestic and international destinations, as well as traveling professionally having visited well over 150 colleges and universities. 

TIMOTHY CONWAY’S APPROACH TO THERAPY

Prior clients would say that I am honest, empathetic, non-judgmental, and genuine. I believe in open and honest dialogue to best help you move forward.

I work with clients to construct meaning from their individual circumstances and to create goals to move forward. I believe every client is different, and my pledge is to treat each person as an individual, working towards your own unique goals. In my work with couples, my goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that will help the couple grow and thrive together, given the right tools and support. I am passionate about empowering couples to rebuild their connection, overcome challenges, and create a fulfilling partnership.

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Leadership, Montclair State University
• M.A. in Educational Leadership, Montclair State University
• M.A. in Counseling, Fairleigh Dickinson University
• M.A. in Psychology, Montclair State University

CREDENTIALS

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• School Counselor of the Year (American School Counselor Association)
• School certifications as a school counselor, substance awareness coordinator, teacher, director of school counseling, principal, and superintendent
• American School Counselor Association – School Counselor of the Year Award
• National Certified School Counselor Award, Finalist
• New Jersey Principals & Supervisors Visionary Director of the Year Award
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) certification
• Gottman Trained – Level 1

Publications

• Conway, T. (2024). How Does a Supervisor’s Training and Experience Relate to a School Counselor’s Development of Knowledge and Skills (Doctoral dissertation, Montclair State University).
• Conway, T., Hall, M., Pritchard, A., Carvajal, J., Flamengo, D., Reitter, A., Venecia, K. (2017). New school counselor guide. Trenton, NJ: NJDOE.
• Hall, M. & Conway, T. (2017). School counseling mentor program. Trenton, NJ: NJDOE.
  Conway, T., Webber, J., Mascari, B., Grosshander, N. & Lukach, J. (2013). New jersey school counselor evaluation model. Trenton, NJ: NJDOE.
• Dahir, C., & Stone, C. (2015). Implementing the ASCA National Model.  In The Transformed School Counselor (Third ed.).  Cengage Learning.
• Conway, T. et al. (2013). New Jersey School Counselor Evaluation Model. New jersey school counselor evaluation model. Trenton, NJ. NDOE.
• Conway, T. (2013). Increase academic achievement, reduce behavioral issues, raise attendance rates and improve school safety with school counselors. Educational Viewpoints (pp. 28 – 31). Monroe Township, NJ: NJPSA.

Recent Presentations

• Conway, T. (October, 2021). RAMP up your school counseling program. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Edison, NJ.
• Conway, T., Scott, G., & Mulcahy, K. (April, 2020). Addressing the Social and Emotional Well Being of the Whole Family during COVID- 19. Presented online via WebEx.
• Conway, T. & Coyle, S. & Nash, D. (April 2020). Pandemic Response: Addressing Counseling and Student Mental Health Issues. Presented online via WebEx.
• Conway, T. (October, 2019). Developing Personalized School Counseling Program Goals. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Edison, NJ.
• Conway, T. (April, 2019). How to get hired: Interview and resume panel. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Union, NJ.
• Conway, T. (March, 2019). Developing an award winning school counseling program. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Union, NJ.
• Conway, T. (October, 2018). RAMP up your school counseling program. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey School Counselor Association, Edison, NJ.
• Conway, T. (March, 2018). RAMP up your school counseling program. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, Monroe Township, NJ.
• Conway, T. (February, 2018). LEGAL ONE: Confidentiality do’s and don’ts. Presented at the meeting of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, Monroe Township, NJ.