

Dr. Nate Pruitt is the director of the Counseling Center and a licensed psychologist in New York. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a master's and doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Marquette University. Dr. Pruitt also worked as a clinician at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and at Marquette University before coming to Siena College.
Dr. Pruitt has taught several undergraduate and graduate courses, and is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Albany Medical Center. He has published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on topics including psychotherapy, cultural issues, and advising relationships. Dr. Pruitt directs a practicum program for doctoral students from the University at Albany to work as clinicians at the Counseling Center for an academic year as part of their training.
Dr. Pruitt tends to use cognitive behavioral therapy and humanistic counseling approaches to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems. He also enjoys working with cultural concerns, grief, and college adjustment issues. He greatly enjoys his work with college students.
Professional Development Activities:
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for OCD – Advanced Workshop
University at Albany
Providing Effective and Risk Managed Treatment for Patients with Suicidal Ideation
American Insurance Trust
Establishing a Peer Mentoring Program
Counseling Centers of New York Conference
Outreach to Marginalized Populations
AUCCCD Webinar
Engaging faculty in outreach and prevention programming
AUCCCD Conference
Current Research in Suicide Prevention
Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Assessing the Effect of Counseling Services on Retention and Graduation
Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Threat Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Strategies to Manage Demand at Counseling Centers
Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Opportunities and Challenges of Working at a Faith-Based School
Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors
Affirming Mental Health Care for LGBTQ+ Clients
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Building Emotional Resilience in College Students
Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
Building Bridges: Decoding Media Coverage of Race, Gender and Class
Eric Deggans & Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
Ethics of Trauma Treatment
American Psychological Association
Issues for Veterans on College Campuses
Center for Deployment Psychology & American College Counseling Association