Merle Keitel (Ph.D. SUNY Buffalo) is a professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs within the Division of Psychological and Educational Services at Fordham University. With Mary Kopala she is co-author of "Counseling Women with Breast Cancer: A Guide for Professionals "(Sage, 7/00) and author of numerous journal articles and book chapters. In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Keitel maintains a private counseling practice.