Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator
Counselor Education & Family Therapy
Office
Henry Barnard Hall
22508
Monday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Or by appointment
Biography

Dr. Mary Nedela is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Central, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She received her master’s degree in child development and family studies with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Purdue Calumet (now Purdue Northwest). She received her doctoral degree in human development with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech. Dr. Nedela has taught several undergraduate and graduate courses in marriage and family therapy, human development, and psychology. Additionally, she has comprehensive clinical experience working in various clinical settings, including in-home programs, in-patient style settings, and outpatient settings. She is particularly passionate about LGTBQ+ individuals and their relationships with family, friends, and partners. Additionally, she is driven to increase the quantity and quality of clinical services available to LGBTQ+ communities. Her specific research area of interest includes relational well-being among bisexual individuals and their partners.

Education
Marriage and Family Therapy
Purdue University
2012
Marriage and Family Therapy
Virginia Tech
2020
Courses Taught

MFT 541

MFT 544

MFT 551

MFT 583/584

MFT 585

MFT 598