Queenie Reda

Queenie Reda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Rutgers University and returned to Rutgers for her Master of Social Work. Queenie is passionate in helping those impacted by addiction and has dedicated many years working with adolescents, adults, and families on their journeys to recovery. Her professional interest also includes access and support to underserved and under resourced populations.

Queenie currently works as an Outreach Program Associate at Princeton University.  She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor teaching Pre-Social Work and Addiction courses geared toward students on the CADC track. Queenie also has a private practice, Fenit Therapeutic Services, LLC where she takes a holistic approach to clinical care. It is her goal to incorporate the skills, knowledge, and grit she earns from the DSW to better serve the communities.

We do not talk about mental wellbeing enough in the Asian communities. Although conversations are starting and awareness is slowly shifting, the utilization of any mental health services continue to remain low for Asian populations when compared to their counterparts. Particularly in some South Asian communities, the topic of mental health challenges can be viewed as taboo. Many individuals are left to face these challenges on their own, while also navigating through the feelings of shame. We will discuss how conversations on these topics with our loved ones are important in normalizing our mental wellbeing.

Reda, Q. (2023). Cultural Barriers for South Asian American Women in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Retention. Clin Soc Work J 51, 273–282 (2023). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-023-00869-z