Christine Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW

Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years, has been a social justice advocate since the age of 19, volunteering for a local domestic violence/sexual assault agency. Her doctoral work focused on the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control as a form of domestic violence. She understands the impact that coercive control has on adult and child victims and her expertise as a trauma trained therapist, a researcher, and a protective mother is focused on supporting these vulnerable populations.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Christine Cocchiola maintains a private practice and is CEO & President of Coercive Control Counseling, Inc. She has employment relationships with NYU Silver School of Social Work, UCONN School of Social Work, SCSU School of Social Work, and Naugatuck Valley Community College. She is the founding member of International Coercive Control Conference. Dr. Cocchiola receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Christine Cocchiola is a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference and a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.