Dr. Emilie Banz

Mental Clinical Health Counseling

PhD. Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University
M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Rutgers University
B.A./B.S Psychology and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Kean University & University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ

Licensed Professional Counselor (New Jersey 2020-Present)
Lecturer, Rutgers University (2019-2026)

Women’s Mental Health
Blended Families
Community Based Mental Health Services
Supportive Housing Services
Counselor Education and Supervision
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Psychiatric Rehabilitation

New Jersey Counseling Association, Secretary (2025-Present)
New Jersey counseling Association, Member
American Counseling Association, Member
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Member

Waynor, W.R., Banz, E., Banko, A., Rothpeltz-Puglia, P., & Basto, P. (2026) Developing professional identity in undergraduate Psychiatric Rehabilitation students. [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, Rutgers University.

Dolce, J. N., Banko, A. L., Banz, E., Reinhardt-Wood., D., Barrett, N., & Castle, K. (2026). Assessing the impact of learning communities on mental health practitioners providing Supported Employment and Supportive Housing services. [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, Rutgers University.

Banz, E. R. (2025). Determining the relationship between familial roles, relationship satisfaction, and the mental health of stepmothers. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
Buchbinder, S. & Banz, E. (2022). Faux-flipping a supportive housing training: Lessons from pandemic adaptations. Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice (8)2.

Clay, Z., Zazzarino, A., Banz, E., & Reilly, A. (2020). Perceptions of recovery while delivering Medicaid covered rehabilitation services. Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice (6)1.