Background
Nilsen, Andrew was born on June 11, 1936 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Son of Olaf and Olive Grace (Reid) Nilsen.
Psychology educator psychotherapist
Nilsen, Andrew was born on June 11, 1936 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Son of Olaf and Olive Grace (Reid) Nilsen.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Wagner College, 1966. Master of Science in Education and Psychology, Wagner College, 1968. Master of Science in Supervision and Administration, City University of New York, 1972.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1985.
Assistant chemist, Wallerstein laboratories, S.I., New York, 1956-1958;
clerk, Durabla Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1958-1960;
director education, Eltingville Lutheran School, S.I., 1962-1964;
teacher, New York City Public Schools, S.I., 1962-1980;
retired,, 1980;
professor psychology, New Jersey University System, since 1984;
private practice psychotherapy, H.E.L.P. Inc., RiverVale, New Jersey, since 1970;
private practice psychotherapy, H.E.L.P. Inc., Wayne, New Jersey, since 1970. Consultant to churches and schools, New York, New Jersey, since 1970.
Copy editor Letendre Press, Connecticut, since 1990. Copy editor, writer Empathy journal, since 1990.
Gay-friendly counselor for referrals Gay Activists Alliance of New Jersey Hotline, Teaneck, New Jersey, since 1992. With Chemical Corps., United States Army, 1960-1962. Member American Association Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, International Association Counselors and Therapists, Society for Science Study Sex.
Married December 14, 1957 (deceased 1988). 1 child, Robin.