Santo Artusa, Jr, Leading with Diligence and Perservence: The NJAMG Mission
As the Lead Specialist and Director of the New Jersey Anger Management Group (NJAMG), I am dedicated to providing transformative behavioral health services. My approach is rooted in a unique blend of high-level academic rigor and a deep-seated commitment to community care.
Certified Expertise in Anger Management
Following in the footsteps of my dear friend and mentor, the late Elliot Rivera, I have dedicated myself to the science of conflict resolution. I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist, providing instruction that helps individuals navigate their most difficult emotional challenges.
My work at NJAMG is defined by the same trendsetting excellence that has characterized my entire career. Whether working with individuals or groups, my goal is to provide the “gold standard” of instruction that Elliot envisioned when we founded Jersey City Anger Management in 2013.
The “Educated Lawyer” Perspective
While I no longer practice law, the discipline of a legal education is a permanent part of my professional DNA. I believe that once a lawyer, always an educated lawyer. This background allows me to bring a level of analytical precision and diligence to NJAMG that is rare in the field of behavioral health.
- Rutgers Law School: Juris Doctor. This foundation taught me the importance of advocacy, ethics, and structured problem-solving.
- Oxford University, England: Specialized coursework that provided a global view of human behavior and institutional ethics.
Professional Contributions
Beyond my primary focus as the Lead for NJAMG, I continue to serve as a strategic advisor to select organizations. In this capacity, I utilize my legal background and behavioral health expertise to guide corporate culture and resolve internal conflicts with the same care and diligence I bring to my instructional work.
In memory of Elliot Rivera (19XX–2025). His work at NYU and his dedication to addiction counseling remain the heartbeat of everything we do at NJAMG.