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Clinical Training Staff

WB01158_.GIF (255 bytes)Laurie Belzer, Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago, 1993) Coordinator of Group Psychotherapy Program. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Buddhist. Areas of Special Interest: multicultural and gender issues, relationship concerns, Zen buddhist and eastern approaches to wellbeing, group psychotherapy

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Cyndy J. Boyd, Ph.D. (State University of New York - Buffalo, 1995) Associate Director forTraining. Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic/Feminist/Interpersonal. Areas of Special Interest: sexual orientation and gender identity, trauma and abuse, multicultural counseling and training

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Melissa Gressner, Psy.D. (Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2005) Assistant Director for Outreach. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Psychodynamic/Interpersonal. Areas of Special Interest: student atheletes, relational issues, trauma and abuse, consultation & outreach, body-image and self-esteem, group psychotherapy.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Joseph Hermes, Ph.D.     (Loyola University Chicago, 1985) Director, Counseling Center. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Psychodynamic.  Areas of Special Interest:  administration of mental health services in university settings, brief therapies, consultation and psychoeducational outreach, supervision/mentoring of trainees.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Kelli Johnson, Ph.D. (University of Miami, 2002) Assistant Director forTraining.  Theoretical Orientation:  Integrative/Psychodynamic/cognitive-Behavioral.  Areas of Special Interest:  Multicultural Issues, African American students, Training & Supervision, Professional Identity Development.

 WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Elizabeth J. Keys, Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati, 1976) Interim Associate Director for Clinical Serivecs.   Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic/Integrative. Areas of Special Interest: couples therapy, issues of health-professional students, career counseling, workshops and consultations on interpersonal/psycho-educational issues, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Karen L. Maddi, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina, 1988) Assistant Director for Clinical Services.  Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic/Integrative. Areas of Special Interest: eating disorders, survivors of sexual abuse and assault, women's issues, career counseling, stress management, research and technology.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Robert R. Rodriguez, Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame, 2004) Theoretical orientation: Interpersonal/Psychodynamic. Areas of Special Interest: Relational issues, identity-related concerns (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality), obsessive-compulsive behavior, group therapy, couples counseling, Japanese approaches to mental wellness.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Anmol Satiani, Ph.D. (Boston College, 2007) Assistant Director for In-Touch Crisis Hotline.  Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic/Integrative. Areas of Special Interest: cross-cultural counseling and training, gender issues, treatment of trauma, paraprofessional training, and crisis intervention and counseling.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Marisa Serrato, M.D.  :(Baylor College of Medicine, 2001) Staff Psychiatrist.  Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic. Areas of Special Interest: Psychiatric management of college mental health, women's mental health, and mood and anxiety disorders.

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Andrew Sia, M.A. (University of California Santa Barbara, 2002). Assistant Director for Paraprofessional Training.  Theoretical orientation:  Existential/Interpersonal/Cognitive-Behavioral.  Areas of Special Interest:  multicultural counseling, career and life development, Asian/Asian American mental health, acculturation and intergenerational family conflicts, men's issues, and substance abuse treatment.  

WB01158_1.GIF (255 bytes)Jeanette Simon, Psy.D. (Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1997).  Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic/Integrative.  Areas of Special Interest: training and supervision, relational issues (including couples, family and parenting concerns), gender issues, and substance abuse.

 

 
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