Degrees: Ed.D., Counseling, University of Cincinnati

M.S., Counseling & Guidance, Indiana University

B.A., Psychology, University of Dayton

CC Roles:  Assistant Vice President Health & Wellness and Director of the Counseling Center

Professional Interests:  Wellness issues, stress management, career counseling and administrative issues

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Cognitive-behavioral, eclectic

Personal Interests:  Married; 3 boys; wife works in Admissions office; play softball and enjoy sports in general; love ice cream; active at Ascension Catholic Church; enjoy positive people; love to travel as I get a chance.     

        

Degrees: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis

M.S., Counseling & Guidance, Indiana University

B.S., Dietetics, Purdue University

CC Roles: Associate Director and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests:  Eating disorders, women’s issues, career counseling, sport psychology

Theoretical Orientation(s): Cognitive-behavioral, Feminist, Interpersonal Process, Personal construct

Personal Interests: Personal interests include animals, nature, travel, music, and sports.

Degrees:  Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University

M.A., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University

B.A., Psychology, University of Denver

CC Roles: Assistant Director and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests:  Anxiety management, eating disorders, survivors of sexual abuse, adult children of alcoholics, relationship struggles

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Integrative drawing from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, and systems theory

Personal Interests:  Married with two children. Enjoy reading, movies and local theatre.

Degrees:   Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

B.S., Behavioral Science, Mount Mary College

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

CC Role:  Licensed Professional Counselor

Professional Interests:  Women issues, sexual abuse, career development, diversity issues, disability-related issues

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Cognitive-behavioral

Personal Interests:  I enjoy various forms of dance and exercise, i.e., kickboxing, P90X; enjoys listening and collecting jazz and blues; reading

both fiction and non-fiction books; going to movies and plays.

Degrees: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Tennessee State University

M.Ed., Community Counseling, University of Georgia

B.A., Psychology/English, Florida State University

CC Roles: Coordinator of Training and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests: Men’s issues, Spirituality, Anxiety/Mood Disorders

Theoretical Orientation(s): Existential-Humanistic/Psychodynamic

Personal Interests: I have three children, who keep me on my toes. In my free time I am a sports enthusiast (baseball and the Atlanta Braves

are my favorites).  I also love music, reading, and watching movies and TV.  

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology              

Combined B.S./M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lesley University

CC Roles:  Coordinator of Outreach Programming and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests: Convergence of diversity variables, gender issues, outreach and prevention programming

Theoretical Orientation(s): My theoretical base is feminist therapy, which is focused on looking at the impact of social roles on my clients. I often  

use multiculturally-informed Cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal interventions within the feminist framework.

Personal Interests: I enjoy reading, movies and exploring cultural happenings in Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

Psy.M., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

B.A., Psychology, Albright College

CC Roles: Coordinator of Group Therapy and Psychology Resident/Staff Therapist

Professional Interests: Social Justice, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Neurobiology

Theoretical Orientation(s): Feminist and Existential-Interpersonal

Personal Interests: I love to read, watch TV, and share laughter.  I especially enjoy topics such as African history, science fiction, physical  

cosmology, spirituality, and philosophy.

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (in progress)

               Psy.M. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology

               B.A., Psychology, Capital University

CC Role: PsychologyTrainee

Professional Interests:  Trauma, eating disorders, group therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions

Theoretical Orientation:  Integrative (Interpersonal, Feminist, and CBT approaches) 

Personal Interests: In my free time, I enjoy painting and being outdoors. I also love horror films, spending time with family, and reading.

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (in progress)

              Psy.M. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

               B.A., Psychology and History, Northwestern University.

CC Role: Psychology Trainee

Professional Interests: Multicultural counseling, women's issues, identity development,

Theoretical Orientation: Feminist

Personal Interests: Given the chance, I try to spend as much time at the beach as possible.  If I'm stuck in Dayton, I enjoy going to the Metroparks, trying new recipes with my crock pot, and spending time with family and friends.

Degrees:  M.S.Ed., Community Counseling, University of Dayton (in progress)

                  B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati 

CC Roles: Professional Counselor Trainee

 Professional Interests:  Chi Sigma Iota, Upsilon Delta Chapter, Treasurer; American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association

Theoretical Orientation:  Eclectic with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ Solution Focused Therapy

Personal:  I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy travelling, dancing, listening to music, experiencing nature, watching movies, going to the theater or musicals, and playing Scrabble.

Degrees:  M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Dayton (in progress)

         B.A., Psychology, University of Dayton

CC Role: Clinical Psychology Trainee
Professional Interests:  Pediatric Psychology; Coping with medical illness; Anxiety/ Depression
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Personal Interests: I am currently in my second year of my Master’s program, and doing my practicum at the Counseling Center; I am also at Cincinnati Children's Hospital working on my thesis which deals with patients who have received stem cell transplants. In my free time, I love to watch sports (Duke Basketball and Cincinnati teams are my favorite), as well as hang out with my friends and family.

Degree:  B.S., Computer Science, University of Dayton

CC Role: Administrator of Testing Services

Professional Interests:  I enjoy helping people in the Dayton community reach their academic goals.

Degrees:  MS.Ed., Social Agency Counseling, University of Dayton

               B.A., Elementary Education, University of Dayton 

CC Role: Administrative Assistant

Personal Interests:  Gardening, Wine Tasting, Spending time on the ocean, UD Basketball

Degree:  Associate’s Degree in Recreational Therapy 

CC Role: Administrative Secretary /Receptionist 

Personal Interests:  I have lived in Ohio my whole life but moved to the Dayton area after getting married. My husband and I have two sons who keep us busy. As a family we try to vacation someplace new each year. I enjoy spending time with my family and socializing with friends. I love baking, entertaining, card games, Bunco, board games and reading.