Department of Applied Psychology

Mary Sue Richardson

Professor of Applied Psychology

Mary Sue Richardson

Phone: (212) 998 5559
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Dr. Richardson is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University.  She received a B.A. degree from Marquette University, a Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology from Columbia University, and a Certificate in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.  Dr. Richardson teaches predominantly in the counseling programs in the Department of Applied Psychology where she has served at various times as the Director of the Ph.D. program in counseling psychology and as the Director of the M.A. programs in counseling. Her major interests are in the area of vocational psychology where her work has focused on the development of conceptual and theoretical approaches to counseling that are appropriate and relevant to the changing work and relationship contexts of contemporary adult lives.  A current qualitative research project extends this theoretical work into an examination of processes presumed to be central in counseling for work and relationship over the lifespan. Dr. Richardson also is interested in pursuing the relevance of vocational theory and practice for the later stages of life. 


Degrees Held

  • Ph.D. Columbia University
  • B.A. Marquette University
  • Certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis New York University

Publications

  • Richardson, M. S. (in preparation). Counseling for work and relationship: A new perspective for vocational psychology. The Counseling Psychologist. Proposal for special contribution accepted.
  • Richardson, M.S. (2009). Another way to think about the work we do: Counseling for work and relationship. International Journal of Educational and Vocational Guidance, 9, 75-84.
  • Richardson, M. S., Meade, P., Rosbruch, N., Vescio, C., Price, L., & Cordero, A. (2009). Intentional and identity processes: A social constructionist investigation using student journals. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 74, 63-74.
  • Richardson, M.S., Constantine, K. & Washburn, M. (2005). Future directions for theory development in vocational psychology. In B. Walsh & M. Savickas (Eds.), Handbook of Vocational Psychology (3rd. ed., p. 51-84). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Richardson, M.S. (2004). The emergence of new intentions in subjective experience: A social/personal constructionist and relational understanding. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 64, 485-498.
  • Richardson, M.S. (2002). A metaperspective for counseling practice. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 61, 407-423.
  • Richardson, M.S. (2000). A new perspective for counsellors: From career ideologies to empowerment through work and relationship practices. In A collin & R. A. Young (Eds.), The future of career: Death of transfiguration? Cambridge, ENgland: Cambridge Uni
  • Richardson, M.S. (1993). Work in people's lives: A new location for counseling psychology. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 40, 425-433.

Conferences

Richardson, M.S. & Warren, J. (Co-Chairs) (2009, Jan.). New horizons: Working   psychoanalytically with older adults. A conference sponsored by the Psychoanalytic Society of the Postdoctoral Program, Inc., New York University.

Presentations

Collin, A. (2009, May). Bringing together the psychological and the organizational perspectives on career. Participant in Roundtable conducted at the 14th European Congress of Work and Organizational Psychology, Santiago de Compostelo, Galicia, Spain.

Richardson, M.S. (2008, Nov.). History of counseling psychology and vocational psychology.  Presentation to The Counseling Forum, New York University, Dept. of Applied Psychology.

Richardson, M.S., Meade, P., Price, L., & Cordero, L. (2009, April). How do you figure out what to do with your life.  Presentation to The Counseling Forum, New York University,    Dept. of Applied Psychology.

 Richardson, M.S. (2008, Aug.). Social justice and social constructionism in vocational psychology.  In D. L. Blustein and G. Stead (Co-Chairs), Critcal psychology and vocational psychology: An integrative social justice analysis. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.

Editorial Work

The Counseling Psychologist – Reviewer

Journal of South African Psychology – Ad hoc reviewer

Journal of Vocational Psychology – Ad hoc reviewer

Grant Review

Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Ad hoc reviewer

College of Reviewers for the Canada Research Chairs Program, Member,

Long Island University – Intramural Research Support Program, Ad hoc reviewer

Courses

  • E63.2634 Dynamics of Vocational Development
  • E63.3033 Seminar in Counseling Theory and Research
  • E63.2020 Group Dynamics: Theory and Process
  • E63.3029 Practicum in Counselor Training
  • E63.3057 Seminar on Research in Vocational Development
  • E63.2661 Foundations of Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
  • E63.2651 Professional Orientation for Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Research Interests

 

  • vocational psychology
  • counseling for work and relationship
  • intentional and identity processes
  • life transitions for older adults
  • qualitative and action research methodologies