Rachael Fite, Ph.D.
(908) 526-1177 ext. 47



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Dr. Rachael Fite works primarily with couples and individuals experiencing marital discord, intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction. She has specialized clinical skills working with individuals who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, as well as working with their partners to help heal the aftermath of these types of problems in a marriage.

Dr. Fite treats a full range of sexual dysfunctions in both men and women, including those resulting from both biological and psychological origins. Additionally, she works with individuals experiencing sexual and intimacy difficulties following cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Fite also maintains a general psychotherapy practice with adults coping with anxiety and mood disorders. She possesses a broad range of clinical skills and provides a warm and caring atmosphere while being direct and utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach.


EDUCATION:

Ph.D. - Binghamton University, 2004
Major Field of Study: Clinical Psychology

M.A. - Binghamton University, 2001
Major Field of Study: Clinical Psychology

B.A. - Dartmouth College, 1989
Major Field of Study: Physiological Psychology


PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & LICENSES:

New Jersey Temporary Permit for the private practice of psychology (#TP 073-791).

National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (#115-450-6855).

Member of New Jersey Psychological Association.

Member of New Jersey Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
 

12/07 to Present:	Private Practice, Associates in Psychological Services, P.A. Somerville, NJ.
3/06 to 11/08:	Private Practice, Counseling Center at Princeton, Princeton NJ.
5/06 to 11/08:	Clinical Supervisor, NIMH Grant for The Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of PTSD in the Severely Mentally Ill Population.  P.I.: Kim Mueser, Ph.D., Dartmouth College.
8/05 to 3/06:	Post-doctoral Clinician, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ.
9/04 to 8/05:	Intern, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ. APA Approved. Major Concentration: Center for Sexual and Relationship Health.

PUBLICATIONS:

Gidycz, C., Lynn, S.J., Rich, C.L., Marioni, N.L., Loh, C., Marmelstein, L., Stafford, J., Fite, R., & Pashdag, J. (2001). The evaluation of a sexual assault risk reduction program: A multi-site investigation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 69, 1073-1078.

Lynn, S.J., & Fite, R. (1998). Will the false memory debate increase acceptance of the sociocognitive model of hypnosis? A comment on Wagstaff (1998). Contemporary Hypnosis, 15, 171-174.

Lynn, S.J., Neuschatz, J., Fite, R., & Kirsch, I. (2000). Hypnosis in the forensic arena. Journal of Forensic Practice, 1, 113-122.

Lynn, S.J., Neuschatz, J., Fite, R., & Rhue, J.R. (2001). Hypnosis and memory: Implications for the courtroom and psychotherapy. In M. Eisen, & G. Goodman (Eds.), Memory, suggestion, and the forensic interview. New York: Guilford.

Lynn, S.J., Pintar, J., Sandberg, D., Fite, R., Ecklund, K., & Stafford, J. (2002) Towards a social narrative model of revictimization. In L. Koenig, A. O'Leary, L. Doll, & W. Pequenat (Eds.), From child sexual assault to adult sexual risk: Trauma, revictimization, and intervention. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Neuschatz, J., Lynn, S.J., Benoit, G., & Fite, R. (2002). Hypnosis and memory illusions: An investigation using the Deese/Roedigher paradigm. Imagination, Cognition, and Personality.


MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION:

Fite, R.A. (2008). Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Populations with Psychosis. In K. Mueser & S. Rosenberg (Eds.), The Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Lu, W., Fite, R.A., Hyer, L., Kim, E., Yanos, P., Mueser, K., Rosenberg, S. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of PTSD in Severe Mental Illness: Pilot Study Replication in an Ethnically Diverse Population.


PRESENTATIONS:

Fite, R.A. The CBT Treatment of a Spouse and an Addict After Sexual Addiction. Intern Seminar. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. February 2007.

Fite, R.A. Sexual Intimacy After Age 50: Life Span Changes and What To Do About Them. Hadassah Professional Women’s Organization. November 2006.

Fite, R.A. Cognitive Behavioral Treatment with Couples After Sexual Addiction. Post Doctoral Seminar on the Treatment of Sexual Disorders, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. July 2006.

Fite, R.A. Sexual Intimacy Following the Treatment of Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Mountainside Medical Center. March 2006.

Fite, R.A. Regaining Sexuality After the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Cancer Institute of NJ. December 2005.

Fite, R.A. Sexuality After Cancer, Therapeutic Treatments and Pitfalls. Cancer Institute of NJ Research Conference. November 2005.

Fite, R.A. Sexuality and Cancer: Regaining Lost Ground. Cancer Institute of NJ. April 2005.

Fite, R.A. The Marriage Clinic: Current Research on the Treatment of Marital Dysfunction. Post Doctoral Seminar on the Treatment of Sexual Disorders, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. April 2005.

Fite, R.A. A case study of CBT treatment of a terminally ill cancer patient. Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Psychological/Psychiatric Interdisciplinary Seminar. March 2005.

Donovick, P.J., Fite, R., Soorya, L., Williams, M.A & Burright, R.G. (March, 2002). Challenges for Psychologists working with mentally ill persons in prisons. Symposium presentation Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Fite, R.A. Neuropsychological services in a maximum security prison. Presented to the Department of Psychology - Clinical Area, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, December, 1999.

Fite, R.A. Couples Therapy: Going With the Flow. Presented to the Department of Psychology - Clinical Area, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY, February, 2001.

Fite, R, Sollman, M.J, Burright, R. G., & Donovick, P.J. (March, 2000) Detecting malingering using the Portland Digit Recognition Test: a case study. Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Nowakowska, M., Fite, R., Smith, H., Sawyer, D., & Donovick, P.J. (December, 2000). Performance improvement study of the Neuropsychology Diagnostic Program at the Elmira Correctional Facility Mental Health Unit. Poster presented at the 13th Annual Research Conference of the New York State Office of Mental Health Research Conference, Albany, NY.

Sollman, M.J, Fite, R., Williams, M.A., Marantidis, A., Kou, F., Kraft, M, Marks, C Burright, R.G. & Donovick, P.J. (April, 2001). Predictive Validity of the Brief Neuropsychological Cognitive Examination (BNCE). Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Williams, M.A., Fite, R., Soorya, L., Donovick, P.J., & Burright, R.G., (March, 1999) The Role of Neuropsychological Assessments in a Maximum Security Prison. Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.