Crisis Information

Emergencies: 911
CAPS Main #: 814.863.0395
Centre County CAN HELP: 1.800.643.5432

CAPS Location

Check-in is on the 5th floor of the Student Health Center

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CAPS Staff

Clinical Staff

Christy Beck, LPC (2000), Counseling Psychology, Temple University

Counselor, Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Specialist

Interests: Psychodynamic psychotherapy, individual and group counseling, trauma, eating disorders, women's issues, relationships, crisis intervention

Sandy Brill, MSN (2002), Drexel University

Psychiatric Clinical Specialist

Interests: Mood disorders, anxiety disorders

Natalie Hernandez DePalma, PhD (2010), Counseling Psychology, Penn State

Psychologist, Multicultural Student Programs and Services Coordinator, Graduate Assistant Coordinator

Interests: Couples and systems counseling, body image concerns among women of color, training and supervision

Chris Fahey, MSW, LCSW (1979) Smith College School for Social Work

Clinical Social Worker

Interests: Victims of trauma, eating disorders, group therapy, loss

Andrea Falzone, PsyD (2010), Clinical and School Psychology, James Madison University

Psychologist, Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Specialist

Interests: Trauma, women’s issues, interpersonal violence, resilience and post-traumatic growth, suicide prevention, attachment, multicultural counseling.

Dennis Heitzmann, PhD (1974), Counseling Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Psychologist, Director

Interests: Counseling center administration, organizational consultation, student athletes, and theories and methods of counseling and psychotherapy

Susanna Hummer, BA (1999), Psychology, Penn State University

Case Manager

Interests: Crisis intervention, depression, suicide prevention, case management, serious mental illness

Joyce Illfelder-Kaye, PhD (1980), Counseling Psychology, The Ohio State University

Psychologist, Associate Director, Training

Interests: Psychodynamic therapy, women's issues, group psychotherapy, ethics and legal issues, professional issues, education and training in psychology

Patty Johnstone, MS (1972), Counseling and Guidance, University of Wisconsin

Counselor, Sexual Assault Specialist

Interests: Trauma, women's issues, violence against women, resiliency, male-female relationships, gender communication, crisis intervention

Aki Kawamoto, PhD (2004), Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional
Psychology

Psychologist, Assessment Coordinator

Interests: Psychotherapy and research in the area of multicultural and cross-cultural concerns, assessment (for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disorders), mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, chronic/severe mental illnesses, and supervision

Mary Anne Knapp, MSW, LCSW (1975), Social Work, West Virginia University

Clinical Social Worker, Outreach and Consultation Coordinator

Interests: Depression/suicide prevention, stress management, trauma, compulsive disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship addiction, self-help resources and psycho-educational interventions, women's issues

Ben Locke, PhD (2002), Counseling Psychology, Boston College

Psychologist, Associate Director, Clinical Services

Interests: Anxiety, relationships, family-of-origin, ACOA, interpersonal communications; counseling center administration, research and technology

Tammy MacAlarney, MSW (2001), Social Work, University of Pittsburgh

Social Worker, Case Manager

Interests: Case management, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy, chronic/severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, depression, early psychosis, schizophrenia

Stephen Shetler, MA, CAADC (1979) Community Psychology, Temple University

Psychologist, Addiction Specialist, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Interests: Substance misuse, substance abuse, chemical dependence, dual diagnosis, "co-dependence," ACOA's, LGBTA clients

Shannan Smith-Janik, PhD (2008), Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia

Psychologist, Practicum Coordinator

Interests: Anxiety and mood disorders, training and supervision, evidence based practice, cognitive behavioral therapy

Cathie St. Andrews, MSW, LCSW (2002), University of Pittsburgh

Clinical Social Worker, Triage & Crisis Coordinator

Interests: Mood disorders, problem solving, crisis intervention, self esteem, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns

Victoria Stout, DO, Board Certified (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), (1983)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Psychiatrist

Interests: Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and attention-deficit disorder.

Leann Terry, PhD (2009), Counseling Psychology, Indiana University

Psychologist, Group Therapy Coordinator

Interests: Group psychotherapy, interpersonal theories, women’s issues, practice-based evidence, group process and outcome

Will Wadlington, PhD (1983), Psychology, Penn State University

Psychologist, Associate Director

Interests: Existential psychotherapy, Rankian therapy, personal growth, ego development, research on the creative process, personality theory, history of psychoanalysis, post-modern psychotherapies, time-limited therapy

D'Andre Wilson, PhD (2006) Counseling Psychology, Penn State University

Psychologist, Race Dialogues Coordinator

Interests: Multicultural counseling and theory, supervision, racial identity theory, counseling student athletes

Associate Clinical Staff

 

Kathy Bieschke, PhD

Psychologist

Kathy Clayton, MEd

Counselor

Clare Cowen, MSW

Social Worker

Maggie Doby, MSW

Social Worker

Jennifer Hardy, PhD

Psychologist

Ian Osborn, MD

Psychiatrist

Kate Staley, PhD

Psychologist

James Welsh, PhD

Psychologist

Doctoral Interns

 

Carrie Brown, MSEd

Jessica Buckland, MA

Marie Land, MA

Sarah Nokes-Malach, MA

Graduate Assistant Therapists

 

Eanah Brown, MEd

Caitlin Chun-Kennedy, MS

Jessica Effrig, MSW

Jonathan McClain, EdM

Petra Woehrle, MEd

Practicum Therapists

 

Josephy Beeney, MS

Julie Beeney, MS

Jamie Graceffo, MA

Kayla Harris, MA, EdM

Allison Lockard, MA

Amber McCadney, MS

Janelle Sheridan, MSEd

Katie Tenny, MEd

Support Staff

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Lori Schoch, Office Manager

Lynne Gilham, Administrative Support Assistant

Sandy Minichiello, Administrative Support Assistant

Andrea Tinsley, Administrative Support Assistant

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