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Name
Natalie Hernandez, Ph.D.
Senior Director
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
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
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
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
Stephanie Stama, Psy.D.
Assistant Director, Community Education and Outreach
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Couples Counseling
- Psychological Assessment
- Trauma
- Mindfulness
Name
Paul Carswell, LPC
Assistant Director
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
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
Jill Bailey, LMSW
Clinical Services Provider
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Ashley Bartley, MSN, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
Name
Laura Briscoe, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
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
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Sekou Dakarai, CRNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Nicole DeFerrari, Psy.D.
Clinical Sport Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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, LCSW
Associate Staff Coordinator; Allenway Office Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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., NCC
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jill Hranicka, Psy.D.
Eating Disorder/Prevention & Treatment Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
Name
Susanna Hummer, B.A.
Case Manager
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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, PhD, MSCP
Staff Psychologist
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
Name
Alexandria Kinder, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Tammy Macalarney, MSW
Case Management Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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.
Staff Psychologist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
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
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Emma Progar, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Group Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
Clinical Services Provider
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
Name
Baron Rogers, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist - Coordinator of Black and African American Student Services
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
- Master's in Counseling Psychology
Name
Raynalde Schagen, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Sexual and Gender Diverse Care
They, Them, Theirs
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
- M.S.
Name
Camille Sluzis, LPC
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Trauma
- Women's issues
- Interpersonal violence
- Self-growth
- Adjustment issues
- Resilience
Name
Victoria Stout, D.O.
Psychiatrist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- Attention-deficit disorder
Name
Lori Strayer, LPC
AOD Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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.
Professional Development Coordinator, Interim Liaison for Sexual and Gender Diverse Care
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Insomnia
- Stress management
- Training and supervision
- Evidence-based practice
- Health psychology
Name
Han Wingate, LMFT
Clinical Services Provider, Couples Therapy Coordinator
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
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Specialties/Interests
- Identity development
- Couple/relationship counseling
- Mindfulness
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Family of origin concerns
- Interpersonal communication
Name
Henry Xiao, Ph.D
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Operations
He, Him, His
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jason Yoder, LCSW
CAPS Chat Coordinator
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Azadeh Ahmandi
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Melinda Furer
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Allison Lockard, Ph.D
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Natasha Volkers
Associate Staff
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Eric Smith, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Wilson Trusty, M.S.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Samantha Glosser, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Casey Griffin, B.A.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Adriana Vernace, M.S.Ed.
Doctoral Intern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Sruthy Bhowmik
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Esther Han
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Alice Hargrove
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Mansi KanKan
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Natalie Pottschmidt
Extern
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Lisa Curtis
Office Manager
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Cheyenne Gadola
Administrative Support
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
Name
Sharon Gallo
Records Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Elizabeth Isaacs
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Erica Kertis
Records Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Julie Knaub
Administrative Support
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Dorothy Pioli
Administrative Support Assistant
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
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
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Alaina Cummins, M.Ed.
Project Manager-Center for Collegiate Mental Health
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Tyler White, M.A.
Data Analytst
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
501 Student Health Center
University Park, PA 16802
Name
Jodi Williams
Administrative Support Assistant
She, Her, Hers
Counseling & Psychological Services
Office
324 Bank Of America Building
University Park, PA 16802
