Meet the Faculty

Dr. Juan B. Faraoni III, Psya.D., LMHC, LPC

Program Director, Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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Personal Statement

I stumbled into psychoanalysis when I completed my undergraduate education and knew that I craved something more. I was initially attracted to the Psychoanalysis, Society, and Culture Program as I had just completed a degree in Sociology. But after beginning analysis, realizing the benefits of the experiential learning model offered at BGSP, and having taken some clinical courses, I quickly switched to the clinical program.

Working full-time throughout my education at BGSP allowed me the ability to build a clinical career working with and directing programs serving various populations such as physical and mental disabilities, addictions, dual-diagnosis, LGBTQ+ individuals, and afforded me the opportunity to obtain professional licenses in MA, CT, and FL. Currently, in addition to working as Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, I work as a clinical supervisor and academic advisor for students enrolled in masters and doctorate programs at BGSP and hold private practices in Boston, MA and Hartford, CT.

What I have enjoyed most about the education BGSP provides is applying modern psychoanalytic technique to a wide variety of life situations, both in and out of the therapeutic setting.