Jeff_Gardere-2Dr. Jeffrey Gardere is one of the most visible experts in the field of mental health, making frequent television appearances. In addition to a private practice in Manhattan, he has a reputation as being a top motivational and keynote speaker, empowerment and media coach.

Dr. Gardere is an assistant professor and course director at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, an adjunct assistant professor at the City College of the City University of New York, an adjunct assistant professor at Touro Graduate School of Psychology and a visiting faculty at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine.

Dr. Gardere is a consultant to Citicare Family Health Services in New York, Kaplan Medical Services International, Healthguru.com and the NBA Players’ Association Player Assistance/Anti-Drug Program.

Dr. Gardere is a frequent contributor to CNN, MSNBC, the NBC Today Show, FOX Network, FOX 5 News, CBS News, ABC News, and WPIX News. His books include  Smart Parenting For African Americans, Love Prescription, Ending the War Between Black Men and  Women and (with William Montel) Practical Parenting.  He is a board member of the Haitian Roundtable.