Counseling Center

Predoctoral Internship in Professional Psychology

Clinical Staff Information

Complete list of Counseling Center staff

Jaime Fenton, Ph.D.   Staff Psychologist / Coordinator of Eating Disorders Treatment and Prevention

            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

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, University of Maryland

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

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

            Professional Interests:  sexual/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!

 Bruce Herman, Ph.D.   Assistant Director / Director of Outreach and Consultation

           Hired at the Counseling Center:  1999 this time around. I also did my internship here in 1990.

            Academic History:

                  Ph.D. 1996, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign

                  M.S., 1989, Counseling Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign

                  B.S., 1983, Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University

            Theoretical Orientation:  Interpersonal

             Professional Interests: Interpersonal Theory, Mindfulness, Training, Outreach and Preventative  Programs.

               Personal Interests:  Biking, sailing photography, reading, music, building and fixing  stuff and just about  anything with my kids.

 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

            Personal Interests:  Reading for pleasure, parenting and having fun with my girls, cooking for friends and family, playing with my dog, watching movies, selling my dried flower pictures at craft fairs

Joy Lane, Ph.D.   Staff Psychologist / Coordinator of Multicultural Programming

            Hired at the Counseling Center: 2007

            Academic History:

                        Ph.D., 2005, Counseling Psychology, Indiana University

                        M.S., 1999, Mental Health Counseling, Purdue University

                        B.A., 1997, Psychology, University of Dayton

            Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal

            Professional Interests:  Multicultural counseling, grief and loss, relationship violence, racial Identity, first generation students, training and supervision

            Personal Interests:  Reading, aerobics, concerts, and basketball

Julie McKenna, Ph.D.   Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services

             Hired at the Counseling Center:  2003

            Academic History

                        Ph.D., 2003, Clinical Psychology, George Mason University

                        M.A., 1995, Clinical Psychology, Loyola College

                        B.A., 1991, Psychology, Loyola College

            Theoretical Orientation:   Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral

            Professional Interests: Sexual assault, trauma, grief, and women’s issues

            Personal Interests:  Reading, traveling, cooking

Greg Reising, Ph.D.  Associate Director / Clinical Services Director

              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
 

James Spivack, Ph.D.  Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs; Director of the Counseling Center

              Hired at the Counseling Center:  1971

             Academic History:

                           Ph.D., 1970, Counseling Psychology, Michigan State University 

                            M.S., 1966, Counseling, SUNY/Buffalo

                             B.A., 1964, Psychology, SUNY/Buffalo                           

             Theoretical Orientation:  Eclectic, with strong emphasis on interpersonal, relational, process aspects of treatment and therapy

             Professional Interests:   Counseling Center and Student Affairs administration, training, supervision, and mentoring of psychologists

             Personal Interests:  Family, reading, enjoying my children and watching them grow

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