Leadership Team

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Christopher Hanes, Ph.D., HSPP

Senior Director | He/Him/His

Location: West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University, Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.), minor in Family Psychology

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and functional family therapy (FFT).

Clinical Interest Areas - Anxiety, community based intervention and outreach, supervision and training, student veterans and program evaluation.

Additional Information - I spend my free time with family, running, watching sports and supporting all things Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Crystal Cordes, Ph.D., HSPP

Associate Director of Operations, Outreach, and Campus Engagement | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Purdue University, Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal process.

Clinical Interest Areas - LGBTQ+ and racial minority populations, women's issues, trauma and anger management.

Additional Information - I have a dog named Gianni that I love to spend time with and I am a Purdue alum who loves art, travel and March Madness.

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Kyle Kittleson, Psy.D., HSPP

Associate Director of Operations, Clinical Services Director | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Roosevelt University, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Liaison Relationships - LGBTQ Center

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic, interpersonal process and cognitive-behavioral.

Clinical Interest Areas - Gender and sexual identity development, LGBTQIA+ concerns, substance use, mood disorders, supervision and training, and suicidality.

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Doug Spiker, Ph.D., HSPP

Associate Director of Operations, Training Director | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic, emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Clinical Interest Areas - Mood and anxiety disorders, couples/romantic relationship concerns, family-of-origin, trauma, men and masculinity concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, first-generation and non-traditional students, graduate students, grief and loss, and personality disorders.

Additional Information - I enjoy time with friends and family, playing video games, reading horror/sci-fi/ fantasy and playing board games.

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Julianna Troy, M.D., MPH

Lead Staff Psychiatrist, Psychiatry Services Director | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Tulane University School of Medicine (M.D.); Psychiatry Residency University of California, San Francisco

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and existential.

Clinical Interest Areas - Psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and ADHD.

Clinical Staff

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Jennie Beutler, LCSW

Staff Therapist CARES Hub | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University in Indianapolis, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Solution-Focused Therapy, strength based persepctives, systems theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Clinical Interest Areas - Anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, crisis intervention, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues. 

Additional Information - I enjoy running, reading, following Purdue sports, and spending time with my family and friends. 

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Saurabh Bhatia, M.S., Ed.S., LMHCA

Staff Therapist | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University, Bloomington, Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed); Mental Health Counseling (Ed.S.)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative including solution-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and positive psychology.

Clinical Interest Areas - Multicultural issues, LGBTQ+ issues, neurodivergent issues and mood disorders.

Additional Information - I love travelling, attended culinary school and am always up to check out new restaurants or go on an adventure be it an outdoor or indoor excursion. I also relish any opportunity to experientially learn about food, language and culture.

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Tony Boberschmidt, M.S., LMHC

Lead Staff Therapist/Group Therapy Coordinator | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Butler University, School Counseling (MS)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Strengths-based interventions and psychodynamic.

Clinical Interest Areas - Substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, grief and bereavement

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Nicole Cochran, MA, LCPC

Lead Staff Therapist/Eating Disorder Services Coordinator | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Florida Gulf Coast University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Clinical Orientation - Eclectic-Integrative approach including Psychodyamic, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma informed.

Clinical Interest Areas - Disordered eating, body image concerns, trauma, relationship concerns, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, impulsivity, alcohol and/or substance use, as well as training, outreach, and group facilitation. I am also passionate about challenging diet culture messages and weight stigma.

Additional Information - I was born and raised on the east coast and I love traveling. I enjoy listening to podcasts, doing art, puzzles, organizing, and all things true crime. I also enjoy having game night with friends, watching sports, playing tennis, and being outside (when it's warm).

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Tanisia Crowder, LCSW

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - Indianapolis Campus

Education - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champgaign, School Counseling (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Psychodyamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, and women of color.

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Karen Westfall Collier, MSW, LCSW

Staff Therapist/Care Manager | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University at Indianapolis, Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Strengths perspective, family systems and solution focused.

Clinical Interest Areas - Families and children, stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women's issues, social justice and advocacy.

Additional Information - In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and pets. I also enjoy reading, being outside and walking.

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Katie DeWitt, MSW, LCSW

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Cincinnati, Master of Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) mindfulness.

Clinical Interest Areas - I am very interested in how nervous system dysregulation impacts mental and physical health. I love researching and learning about neurobiology. Additionally, I have a strong interest in working with those who have experienced isolated and ongoing trauma.

Additional Information - I am a very active person and love running, hiking, being outside, reading and travel. I am married and have four children.

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Raheel Dhingra, M.A.

Staff Therapist/Care Manager | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Asbury Theological Seminary, Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), strength-based approach and multicultural approach.

Clinical Interest Areas - Substance use disorder (SUD), multicultural adjustment, anxiety and depressive disorders, career-based issues and stress management.

Additional Information - I love finding the hidden spots of the town, such as coffee shops, markets etc. I love a good cup of coffee and conversations.

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Chase Dudine, M.S., LMHC

Staff Therapist | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana State University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and humanistic approaches integrated with strengths-based and mindfulness.

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, crisis intervention, stress management, anger management, group therapy, and Video games and mental health.

Additional Information - I enjoy the Baltimore Ravens, video games and trying new things. I was born three months premature and I enjoy helping students connect with themselves and their environment.

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Bethany Foerg, M.A., LMFT

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Purdue University Fort Wayne, Couples and Family Counseling & Mental Health Counseling (MA)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), experiential, existential/humanistic and emotionally focused therapy.

Clinical Interest Areas - Emotional intelligence and regulation, assertiveness, therapeutic lifestyle change and healthy relationships.

Additional Information - I am a nature lover and bird watcher. In my free time I enjoy camping and hiking and I am a kayaking enthusiast. I also consider myself to be a movie buff.

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Zhengtian "Leo" Hao, M.S.Ed., M.Phil.E.

Staff Therapist | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Pennsylvania, Mental Health Counseling (M.S.Ed., M.Phil.Ed.)

Clinical Orientation - Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), trauma informed person-centered approach and mindfulness.

Clinical Interest Areas - Childhood trauma, racial trauma, cultural trauma, grief and loss, violence survivors, sexuality and gender related issues, multicultural identities, cross-cultural adaptations, imposter syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I'm an extroverted introvert who loves spending time with friends and family, and taking long walks/runs by the river. 

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Jungyeong (Jun) Heo, Ph.D.

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Florida State University, Counseling Psychology and School Psychology (Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative therapeutic orientation with an emphasis on person-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Clinical Interest Areas - Perfectionism/self-compassion, anxiety/depressive disorders, multicultural adjustment/life transition and eating disorders.

Can offer therapy in Korean

Additional Information - I enjoy doing arts and crafts and watching movies and Netflix shows.

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Jennifer Justice, MSW, LSW

Staff Therapist/Care Manager | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Ball State University, Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths based, person-centered and motivational interviewing (MI).

Clinical Interest Areas - Anxiety, depression, stress, crisis intervention, childhood trauma, women's issues and advocacy.

Additional Information - I enjoy going on long walks, playing tennis, traveling, cooking and thrift/vintage shopping. I also love animals and anything coffee related.

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Karli LaGrotte, Psy.D.

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - Indianapolis Campus

Education - The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Interpersonal Process, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, relational concerns, academic performance concerns, and religious/spiritual concerns.

Additional Information - In my spare time I like to read, watch sports, engage in meditation, and spend time with friends and family. 

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Michelle Lehman, MSW, LCSW

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University at Indianapolis, Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative approach of humanistic approach, strengths based perspective, systems theory and cognitive behavioral.

Clinical Interest Areas - Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, self-esteem and self-worth, grief and loss, stress management, life transition/development, crisis intervention and relationship issues.

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Yuzhu Lu, M.S. Ed, LMHCA

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University at Bloomington, Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed)

Clinical Orientation - Humanistic and existential approach, strength based approach, narrative therapy and mindfulness based interventions.

Clinical Interest Areas - Multicultural adjustment, life adjustment and transition for international students, assertiveness and interpersonal boundaries, anxiety, depression and trauma recovery.

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I love singing, taking long walks and having conversation with close friends and family. I grew up watching Ghibli studio animated movies (first one is Spirited Away) and still have a very special space for them in my heart.

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Apoorva Menon, MS, LMFT

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Wisconsin, Marriage and Family Therapy (MS)

Clinical Orientation - Eclectic approach to therapy and healing drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic, person-centered, family systems therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness-based and holistic modalities, strength-based therapy and multicultural counseling.

Clinical Interest Areas - Family and intergenerational family problems and trauma, multicultural concerns, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, life-cycle transitional struggles, grief and bereavement and existential questioning.

Additional Information - Fun fact about me is that I enjoy reading and take much delight in steaming cups of tea.

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Amanda Peercy, MSW, LCSW

Staff Therapist

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Central Florida, Clinical Social Work (MSW)

Clinical Orientation - Client Centered, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Strength Based approaches.

Clinical Interest Areas - Adjustment to life stressors/transition, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, assertiveness and healthy communication training, integration of spirituality/faith (as requested).

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Margot Schuerman, Psy.D. HSPP

Lead Staff Therapist/Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Coordinator/Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Coordinator | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Pacific University in Oregon, Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Integration of interpersonal, humanistic, gestalt, mindfulness, third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy and multicultural approaches.

Clinical Interest Areas - Substance use, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, distress tolerance and emotion regulation, grief and loss, nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), mindfulness and spirituality, Ppositive psychology; diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism; international students, third culture students, graduate students, nontraditional students, supervision and training and group therapy.

Can offer therapy in Dutch, Thai

Additional Information - I have lived on four different continents and love to immerse myself in different cultures. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in my community garden, creating watercolor paintings, experimenting with new recipes and having relaxed conversations with my cats.

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Ruihan "Jade" Sun, M.A., NCC, CRC

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - George Washington University, Rehabilitation Counseling (MA)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative approach including Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family System (IFS), Brainspotting, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Clinical Interest Areas - Anxiety, depression, life transitions, family relationships, interpersonal relationships, romantic relationships, childhood trauma, relational trauma, career development, and multicultural adjustments as international students.

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I play drums as self-care. I often sing in the car and find it is a great way to reduce stress. I believe there's nothing a karaoke time can't solve!

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Laura L. Wagner, M.S., LMHC, LCAC

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Illinois State University, Counseling Psychology (MS)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative approach of psychodynamic, interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Clinical Interest Areas - Sexual abuse and sexual assault recovery, domestic violence with victims and abusers, substance abuse, mood disorders – depression and anxiety, women’s issues with a focus on using motivational interviewing, strength identification and enhancement.

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Zizhuo "Grace" Yin, M.S, NCC, LMHCA

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Marquette University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), strength-based approach, person-centered, mindfulness and gestalt.

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, sleep issues, academic distress, strategy of coping discrimination and racism for minorities, job searching and legal identity stress for graduating international students, multicultural adjustment for new arrival Asian international students, and suicidal thoughts and crisis intervention.

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I love baking, doing nails, earnings and other small handcrafts by myself.

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Nazeer "Naz" T. Zerka II, LCSW, DSW

Staff Therapist | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Kentucky, Social Work (DSW)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Strengths-based and Solutions-focused therapies, while also understanding the systems that exist that lead student to my office. I also emphasize a strong bond and safe place to talk with every student.

Clinical Interest Areas - I love working with my fellow students of color and student athletes, but working with folks on the autism spectrum is my number one interest.

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Yunyun Zhang, Ph.D.

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, Counselor Education (Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Individual psychology, relational cultural therapy, trauma-informed care, positive psychology, multicultural and social justice orientation.

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, gender and sexuality identity, intersecting identities, multicultural issues, international students, immigrants and refugees, post-traumatic growth, and reproductive and sexual justice.

Additional Information - I like stand-up comedy, museums, road trips and crime shows.

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Tongyu Zhou, M.S.Ed, M. Phil.Ed

Staff Therapist | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - University of Pennsylvania, Counseling and Mental Health Services (M.S.Ed.) and Professional Counseling (M.Phil.Ed.)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative approach including Person Centered, Mindfulness, Multicultural Feminist, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). 

Clinical Interest Areas - Stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), international students, adjustment to life transitions, grief and loss, disordered eating, sleep hygiene, sexual abuse/assault recovery, self-compassion, mindfulness, multicultural counseling, and group therapy. 

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I love trying new recipes, exploring restaurants, traveling, hiking, and doing jigsaw puzzles with my friends. 

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Yixun Zhu, Ph.D., HSPP

Lead Staff Therapist/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Services Coordinator | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Louisiana Tech University, Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Humanistic, existential, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and strengths-based interventions.

Clinical Interest Areas - Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, boundary issues, phase of life problems, first-generation college student adjustment, international student cross cultural adjustment and romantic relationship concerns. 

Can offer therapy in Mandarin, Japanese

Additional Information - I serve as a liaison with the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC). In my free time, I practice Kendo and serve as an advisor for Purdue Kendo Club.

Psychiatric Staff

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Alyssa Cutter, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Purdue University, Nursing (BSN) 

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Erin E. Perry, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Indiana University, Nursing (MSN)

Clinical Orientation - Childhood development.

Clinical Interest Areas - Pediatrics, pulmonary pediatrics, family centered care, advocacy, diverse populations, patient health and wellness education, and family relationships.

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Mark Reef, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Location - Indianapolis and West Lafayette Campus 

Education - Indiana University, Nursing (MSN)

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral.

Clinical Interest Areas - Psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, substance abuse and ADHD.

Psychology Interns in Health Service Psychology

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Nicholas Marselle, MA

Doctoral-level Psychology Intern | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Adler University, Clinical Psychology (Pursuing Psy.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Psychodynamic, brief dynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical Interest Areas - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Trauma, and Interpersonal Difficulties

Additional Information - I enjoy time with friends and family. I am a big Chicago sports fan, enjoy playing hockey and tennis, and watching stand up comedy.

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Yujin Song M.Ed

Doctoral-level Psychology Intern | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Purdue University, Counseling Psychology (Pursing Ph.D.),  William & Mary, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.Ed.)

Clinical Orientation - Person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy

Clinical Interest Areas - LGBTQ+ and racial minority populations, international students, mood disorders, grief and bereavement.

Can offer therapy in Mandarin Chinese

Additional Information - I am a gamer who plays various genres of video games. I enjoy indoor strength-training and love baking and streaming on the weekends. 

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Chelsea Worrell, M.A.

Doctoral-level Psychology Intern | She/Her/Hers

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - John F. Kennedy School of Psychology at National University, Clinical Psychology (Pursing Ph.D.)

Clinical Orientation - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-based, and Person-centered Therapy

Clinical Interest Areas - Anxiety, stress management, college adjustment, athletic performance and athletic injury

Additional Information - I enjoy watching college/professional sports, playing pickleball, and listening to audiobooks.

Psychology Practicum Trainees in Psychology

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Dallann Alexander Johnson, M.S.

Doctoral-level Psychology Practicum Trainee | He/Him/His

Location - West Lafayette Campus

Education - Purdue University, Counseling Psychology (Pursing Ph.D.), University of Pittsburgh, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)

Clinical Orientation - Integrative with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Person-centered Therapy

Clinical Interest Areas - Marginazed populations (ethnic/racial minorities & gender/sexual minorities) 

 

Support Staff

Jessica Dudine

Debra Jordan

Christy Schock

Annie Wheeldon