Counseling Center

Predoctoral Internship in Professional Psychology

Clinical Staff Information

Complete list of Counseling Center staff

Jaime Fenton, Ph.D.   Assistant Director/ Director of Clinical Services/ Staff Psychologist

Hired at the Counseling Center:  2007

Academic History:                      

Ph.D., 2005, Counseling Psychology, Penn State University 

M.S., 2001,  Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University

B.S., 1998, Psychology, Penn State University

Theoretical Orientation: Feminist-Psychodynamic, Relational

Professional Interests: Eating and body image concerns, issues most pertinent to women, being an ally to the LGBTQ community, group therapy, supervision

Personal Interests:  Hiking with my partner and dogs, yoga, tennis

Betty A. Fletcher, Ph.D.   Staff Psychologist / Externship Program Coordinator

Hired at the Counseling Center:  1993

Academic History:

Ph.D., 1982, Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan

M.A., 1977,  Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan

B.A., 1973, Psychology, Oberlin College

Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic with attention to socio-cultural influences on development and behavior.

Professional Interests: Women's issues, relationship issues, minority student concerns, African-American language styles and identity, supervision and training.

Personal Interests:  Reading, crossword puzzles, jazzercise, and family activities

Allison Frey, M.S.  Health Educator, Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2011

Academic History:

M.S., 2004, Community Health, Towson University

B.A., 1997, Social Work, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Theoretical Orientation:  Stages of Change, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Multiple Intelligence Learning Theory

Professional Interests:  Health education particularly with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, outreach, community engagement, peer education, intern guidance, supervision, and training
 

Personal Interests:  Family, animals, hiking, gardening, cooking, music

Adam Gaudio, M.A.  Project Specialist, Suicide Prevention

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2011

Academic History:

M.A., 2011, Clinical Psychology, Towson University

B.S., 2008, Psychology, Illinois State University

Theoretical Orientation:  Eclectic, with emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Professional Interests:  Suicide prevention and intervention, behavioral activation in recovering from depression, social phobia

Personal Interests:  Running, hiking, political science, reading, live music

Sheila Graham, Ph.D.  Assistatnt Director of Outreach and Consultation

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2012

Academic History:

Ph.D., 2012, Counseling Psychology, Columbia University

B.A., 2003, Psychology & Black Studies, Amherst College

Theoretical Orientation: Relational Culture Theory

Professional Interests: Social justice issues, interpersonal development, racial/cultural identity development, first generation college students, multicultural competence

Personal Interests: Crafts, quilting, interior decorating, social justice issues, connecting with friends and loved ones

Nancy Hensler, Ph.D.  Staff Psychologist / Groups Coordinator

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2008

Academic History:

Ph.D., 2008, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland

M.A., 2004, Counseling Psychology, Univesity of Maryland

B.A.H., 1989, Honors Program/English Literature, Villanova University

 

Theoretical Orientation: Intergrationist: Feminist/Multicultural, Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral (Mindfulness/Holistic Health approaches)

Professional Interests: sexaul/relationship/stalking violence recovery, cyberstalking, body image and eating disorders, mindfulness, women's career development/ mentoring, group therapy, dance/art therapy

Personal Interests: time with family and friends, dance, meditation, playing guitar/singing, art galleries/theatre, reading novels/poetry, anticipating the arrival of my next Netflix movie!

 Mollie Herman, Ph.D.   Assistant Director / Director of Training. 

Hired at the Counseling Center: 1994

Academic History:

Ph.D., 1992, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland

M.A., 1989, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland

B.A., 1987, Psychology, Wesleyan University

Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal

Professional Interests:  Women’s issues, treatment of anxiety disorders, training of psychologists, group therapy, use of mindfulness in therapy

Personal Interests:  Reading for pleasure, parenting and having fun with my girls, cooking for friends and family, playing with my dog and cat, watching movies, making and selling jewelry and other crafts, attending every craft fair and yard sale I can

Lisa Notes-Colburn, M.A. Alcohol and Drug Specialist

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2012

Academic History:

M.A., 2009, Clinical Psychology, American University

B.A., 1991, Psychology/History, University of Pennsylvania

 

Theoretical Orientation: Integrationist, informed by Cognitive-Behavioral (Mindfulness), Feminist/Multicultural, Motivational Enhancement, and Interpersonal approaches

Professional Interests: Treatment of anxiety, relationship violence and sexual assault, trauma recovery, substance use treatment, mindfulness

Personal Interests: Traveling, cookery, playing with my 2 year-old

Greg Reising, Ph.D.  Director of the Counseling Center

Hired at the Counseling Center:  1983

Academic History:

Ph.D., 1981, Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University

M.Ed., 1975, Student Personnel Administration, Colorado State University

B.S., 1973, Psychology, Colorado State University

Theoretical Orientation:  Client-centered foundation, informed by psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-social conceptualization

Professional Interests:   Psychotherapy and phenomenology of human experience, therapist development and developmental supervision, diversity and multiculturalism, counseling center administration, student affairs

Personal Interests:  Music -- listening well and performing badly, personal reading, movies, home renovation & woodworking, getting organized

Emily Sears, M.S.  Coordinator, Substance Treatment Programs

Hired at the Counseling Center:  2007

Academic History:

M.S., 1995, Counseling Psychology, Loyola College

B.S., 1993, Psychology and English, Alma College (Michigan)

Theoretical Orientation:  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Professional Interests:   Addiction Treatment and Substance Use Education, Clinical Supervision/Training in Addictions Treatment, Treatment Program Development, and Outcomes/effectiveness research

Personal Interests:  Spending time with family, walking our dog, reading, and scrapbooking

Nate Sharer, Psy.D.  Staff Psychologist

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2012

Academic History:

Psy.D., 2012, Clinical Psychology, Marshall University

Ed.S. & M.A., 2009, Community Counseling, James Madison University

B.A., 2006, Psychology, Shippensburg University

Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Solution-Focused

Professional Interests: Men’s Issues, Student-Athletes, Veterans’ transitions, Psychology of technology & social media

Personal Interests: Supporting the Baltimore Orioles, golfing, finding exciting live music venues, any kind of gaming (board, video, trivia..)

Jon Gorman, M.S.   Intern, Loyola University, MD

Michael Green, M.S.   Intern, Minnesota State University, MN

Maria Wydra, M.A.   Intern, University of Maryland, College Park,, MD

Doug Girard, M.S.  Extern

Maria Mangione, M.S.  Extern

Nina Weiss, M.A.  Extern

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