Counseling Center

Predoctoral Internship in Professional Psychology

Clinical Staff Information

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

Sheila Graham, Ph.D.  Assistant Director of Outreach and Diversity /  Staff Psychologist

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.   Associate Director / Director of Training / Staff Psychologist

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.

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.  Manager - Substance Education, Treatment, and Prevention Services

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.  Coordinator of Technology, Men's, Veterans, and Athletics Issues / 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..)

Maria Wydra, Ph.D.  Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services / Staff Psychologist

Hired at the Counseling Center: 2013

Academic History:

Ph.D., 2013, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park

M.A., 2007, Clinical Psychology, Towson University

B.A., 1995, English Literature, Edinboro University

B.F.A., 1995, Painting, Edinboro University

Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Social-Cognitive Theory, Humanistic, Feminist

Professional Interests: Women’s issues, social justice, positive psychology, identity development in diverse populations, family structure, and family of origin issues

Research interests: Treatment outcome research, the therapeutic relationship, identity development in diverse populations, communication in diverse families

Personal Interests: Socializing, laughing, playing recreational softball, checking out visual and performing arts exhibits and shows, dancing, reading, sweating it out in my Bikram yoga class, and dining out in Baltimore’s many fantastic restaurants.

 

Pre-Doctoral Interns:

Aaron Barnes, M.A.   Azusa Pacific University, Los Angeles, CA

Sarah Gruszka, M.A.   Argosy University, Washington DC

Tom Wahlund, M.A.   Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Externs:

Ashley Morrison, M.S.  Extern , University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Tara Parra, M.A.   Extern, Argosy University, Washington DC

Erica Hart, M.A.   Extern, American University, Washington DC