Forensic Mental Health Student & Alum Profiles

Angie Aly, Former Graduate Student

My name is Angie Aly, and I am a graduate student in the FMHC department. I got my Bachelor’s Degree from The College of New Jersey in Biology. I did research for three years in a psychology lab that looked at behavioral modification of alcohol consumption. I joined John Jay because I was interested and passionate in the role that marginalization plays with alcohol and substance counseling. My interests broadened to victim services and I obtained my victimology certification in my second semester. I am currently doing my externship at a private practice, and am very fortunate that I found what I wanted to do career-wise within the FMHC program. I am also one of the CAs here at John Jay. In my free time I can be found cuddling my dog, trying new cooking recipes, and going for runs by the Hudson. 

Ashley Maturo, Former Graduate Student

My name is Ashley and I am a graduate student in FMHC. I achieved bachelor's degrees in psychology and criminal justice while at the University of Delaware. My academic and professional interests include victimization experiences, specifically as it pertains to victims of child sexual abuse and trafficking. My interest in this population stemmed from a Human Trafficking course I took during undergrad, which included a research project where I performed an in-depth review of child sex trafficking. I recognized child sexual abuse and trafficking victims as a particularly vulnerable subgroup in need of psychological services, and developed a passion for assisting them on their path from victim to survivor. Ultimately, I am working towards receiving a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, but my eagerness to work with this population lead me down the path of LMHC. Here I am able to work towards licensure, provide services, and go back and purse this doctorate degree in the future. Outside of student life, I volunteer with Crisis Text Line as a counselor, as well as with the Center for Safety and Change as a NYS certified Rape Crisis Counselor. In addition to this, I work as a college assistant with the FMHC department.