Folusho Otuyelu, PhD, LCSW, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Social Work-Children and Adolescents and MSW Liaison-Child Welfare. She is the Licensure Preparation Manager for Touro’s Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Otuyelu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience working as an Administrator and Clinical Supervisor in prominent not-for-profit agencies in New York City such as the Children’s Aid Society and Visiting Nurse Service of NY. She has spent a significant number of years working with children, adolescents and their families in the mental health and child welfare areas of practice. In addition, she is well versed in evidenced based practice models such as Functional Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-Level II. Dr. Otuyelu has a private practice focused on working with Children and families. Dr. Folusho Otuyelu holds a PhD in Social Work from Fordham University, a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. She is the recipient of the NASW-NYC 2014 Image Award in Direct Practice.