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Name
Natalie Hernandez, Ph.D.
Senior Director
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Groups and systems counseling, couples and systems counseling, training and supervision
Name
Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Associate Director
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, mood disorders, relationship issues, research and technology
Name
Shannan Smith-Janik, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Training
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based practice
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Perfectionism
- Trauma
- Interpersonal concerns
Name
Elizabeth Toepfer, Ed.D.
Associate Director, Commonwealth Campuses
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Women's issues adjustment issues
- Family of origin issues
- Identity development
- Multicultural/diversity issues
- Anxiety
- Relationship concerns
Name
Paul Carswell, M.A., Ed.S., LPC
Assistant Director, Clinical Services
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood disorders
- OCD
- Trauma
- Grief/loss
- Self-growth
- Crisis intervention
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Substance abuse
- Adjustment issues
- Conflict resolution
Name
Sultan Magruder, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Group therapy
- Supervision and training
- Existentialism
- Multiculturalism
- OCD
- Anxiety disorders
- Disordered eating
- Couple's therapy.
Name
Stephanie Stama, Psy.D.
Assistant Director, Community Education and Outreach
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Couples Counseling
- Psychological Assessment
- Trauma
- Mindfulness
Name
Henry Xiao, Ph.D
Assistant Director, Operations
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jill Bailey, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Services Provider
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Ashley Bartley, MSN, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
Name
Laura Briscoe, Ph.D.
Psychologist
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Self-worth and self-compassion
- Sexual assault and relationship violence
- Mood concerns
- Adjustment issues
- Multiculturalism and identity
- Empowerment
Name
Caitlin Chun-Kennedy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Externship Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Substance abuse
- Trauma
- Eating disorders
- Multiculturalism
- Family of origin concerns
- Couples counseling
- Student athletes
Name
Corinne Creppage, M.A., LPC
Clinical Services Provider, Rapid Response Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Nicole DeFerrari, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Working with student-athletes
- Self-confidence/esteem
- Identity work
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship concerns
- Family concerns
- Multiculturalism
- Trauma
Name
Maggie Doby, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Services Provider, Coordinator of Associate Staff
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/ INTERESTS
Anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment issues, self growth, family of origin concerns and interpersonal communication, grief/loss, relationship concerns, Trauma
Name
Allison Horner, M.S., LPC
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jill Hranicka, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Eating Disorder Prevention and Treatment Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Eating disorders
- Grief/loss
- Trauma
- Gay/lesbian/bisexual issues
- Self growth
- Student athletes
Name
Maria Huber, LPC
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Susanna Hummer, B.A.
Case Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, Women's Issues, Depression and Mood Disorders, Chronic and Severe Mental Illness
Name
Autumn Keefer, Ph.D., MSCP
Psychologist, Couples Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Alexandria Kinder, Ph.D
Psychologist, Operations Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Tammy Macalarney, MSW
Case Management Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Case management, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy, chronic/severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, depression, early psychosis, schizophrenia
Name
John Mitchell, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Assessments Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood Disorders
- Existential issues
- Teaching and supervision in Clinical Psychology
- Group therapy
Name
Shelley Murray, B.S.
Case Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Case management
- Problem solving
- Depression
- Suicide prevention
Name
Laura Potts, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Carla Prieto, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Emma Progar, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Group Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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SPECIALTIES/INTERESTS
- Spiritual Wellness
- Mindfulness
- Multicultural Issues
- Identity Development
- Relational Concerns
- Interpersonal Group Process
Name
Tammi Randrianasolo, LCSW
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Baron Rogers, Ph.D
Psychologist, Black and African American Student Services Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
- Master's in Counseling Psychology
Name
Camille Sluzis, LPC
Clinical Services Provider, Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Trauma
- Women's issues
- Interpersonal violence
- Self-growth
- Adjustment issues
- Resilience
Name
Lori Strayer, M.Ed., LPC
Clinical Services Provider, Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
Alcohol and drug concerns, adult children of alcoholics, dual diagnosis, recovery and relapse prevention, relationship issues, procrastination/motivation.
Name
Elana Szczesny, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Professional Development Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Insomnia
- Stress management
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based practice
- Health psychology
Name
Wilson Trusty, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jason Yoder, LCSW
CAPS Chat Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- CAPS Chat/single session
- Clinics and group work
- Adjustment
- Relationships
- Stress management
- Substance abuse
- Positive and strengths based approach
- Motivation
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-growth.
Name
Ruth Yoder, MSN, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Amanda Easter, M.Ed.
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Allison Lockard, Ph.D.
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Natasha Volkers
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Diane Zuhlke, MFT
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Samantha Glosser, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Ashton Boal, M.S.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Amanda (Mandie) Chung, M.S.Ed.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Emily Cygrymus, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Brandon Rivers, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Elizabeth Wong, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Lisa Curtis
Office Manager
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Cheyenne Gadola
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Sharon Gallo
Business Systems Analyst
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Elizabeth Isaacs
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Erica Kertis
Records Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Julie Knaub
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Ivy Miller
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Dot Pioli
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Rebecca Janis, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Data Science
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Alaina Cummins, M.Ed.
Project Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Wilson Trusty, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Tyler White, M.A.
Data Analytst
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
542 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jodi Williams
Administrative Support Assistant
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
324 Bank of America Career Services Building
566 Eisenhower Rd
University Park, PA 16802
