Counseling Center
Meet the Counselors




Meet our Director...

Barbara Palombi

 Barbara J. Palombi, Ph.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Board Certified in Counseling Psychology, ABPP
 Director
 Michigan State University
 Theoretical Orientation - Psychodynamic

 Interest Areas:
 » Supervision and Training 
 » Eating Disorders 
 » Disability and issues in therapy 
 » Development of the spiritual and psychological                        components of  wellness


Meet our Clinical Staff...
 Brian Bossick  Brian Bossick, Ph.D.
 Career Outreach Specialist

 The University of Akron
 TheoreticalOrientation- Humanistic/Cognitive                      
 Behavioral/ Psychodynamic/Interpersonal

 Interest Areas:
 » Career Development 
 » Outreach/Consultation
 » Supervision/Training
 » Health Psychology/Wellness
Sue Dilsworth  Sue Dilsworth, Ph.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Coordinator of After-care and Wellness
 Capella University
 Theoretical Orientation - Psychodynamic/
 Cognitive Behavioral/Humanistic

 Interest Areas:
 » Holistic Health and Wellness 
 » Consultation/Outreach/Prevention
 » Diversity and Multicultural Issues
 » Sports Psychology
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 Philip S. Fox, M.D.
 Board Certified Psychiatrist
 Psychiatric Consultant
 Ohio State University

 Interest Areas: 
 » Psychopharmacology
 » Anxiety Disorders

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 Addictions Specialist
 University of Kentucky

 Interest Areas: 
 » Substance Abuse - alcohol and drugs
 » Criminal Justice Issues
 » 12-Step Orientation
Kate Hinkle  Kate Hinkle, Psy.D.
 Doctoral Intern

 The Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chicago
 Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Family
 System, and Cognitive Behavioral

 Interest Areas: 
 » Relationships and Family Concerns
 » Wellness and Self-Care
Wayne Kinzie

 Wayne Kinzie, Ph.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP
 Associate Director
 University of Georgia
 Theoretical Orientation - Humanistic/Existential

 Interest Areas:
 » Understanding and integrating spirituality in                       psychotherapy 
 » How and when to focus on the existential aspects
    of issues in therapy
 » Supervision and training
 » Relational aspects of therapy

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 Eric Klingensmith, Psy.D.
 Coordinator of Crisis Intervention & ACES

 Anitoch New England Graduate School
 Theoretical Orientation - Cognitive Behavioral

 Interest Areas:
 » Crisis Intervention 
 » Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
 » Consultation/Outreach
 » Health Psychology
 » Stress Management
 » Emergency Management
 » Disaster Mental Health

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 Pamela A. Miller, Ph.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Assistant Director and Director of Training
 Georgia State University
 Theoretical Orientation - Integrative:
 Relational/Humanistic/Psychodynamic
 
 Interest Areas:
 » Supervision and Training
 » Women's Issues
 » Relationships
 » Sexual Trauma
 » Eating Disorders

Amber Roberts

      
 Amber Roberts, Ph.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Assistant Director and Director of Clinical Services
 Purdue University
 Theoretical Orientation - Interpersonal and Cognitive           Behavioral

 Interest Areas:
 » Attachment Theory and Relationships
 » Women's Issues
 » Group Therapy
 » Self Injury

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 Mary Sharp, LMSW
 Coordinator of Information and Advocacy
 University of Michigan

 Interest Areas:
 » Strength-based Therapy
 » Cognitive Behavioral
 » Wellness and Self-care

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 Harriet Singleton, M.A.
 Licensed Professional Counselor
 Coordinator of Multicultural Counseling and Diversity
 Michigan State University
 Theoretical Orientation - R.E.T., Reality Therapy, and          Systemic Theory

 Interest Areas:
 » Training in Multicultural Counseling 
 » Community Resources and Involvement
 » Women's Issues
 » Diversity Issues
 » Self Empowerment

M.J. Thiel

 Mary Jo Thiel, Ed.D.
 Licensed Psychologist
 Community Resource Liaison
 Western Michigan University
 Theoretical Orientation - Feminist/Humanistic

 Interest Areas:
 » Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues 
 » Nontraditional Students 
 » Spirituality 
 » Grief and Loss 
 » Dissertation Support

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 John F. Zaugra, Ed.D.
 Licensed Professional Counselor
 Coordinator of Career Counseling and Testing
 University of Montana
 Theoretical Orientation - Client Centered and Reality          Therapy

 Interest Areas: 
 » Career Development 
 » Decision Making 
 » Computer Technologies 
 » Teaching 
 » Teachers Perceiver Research
 » Author of The Student Career Portfolio

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 Meet our 2009-10 Doctoral Interns...

Margaret Ajayi

 

 

 Margaret Ajayi 
 Western Michigan University

Leya Moore

 

 

 Leya Moore 
 University of Wisconsin-Madison

Eboka Mullins






 Eboka Mullins

 Purdue University

Daniel Suitor






 Daniel Suitor

 University of Kansas

Meet our 2009-10  Social Work Interns and our Graduate Assistants...
Leslie Navarro



 
 Leslie Navarro
 Masters Intern - Social Work
 Grand Valley State University

Jessica Reed                                           

  Jessica Reed
 Graduate Assistant, ACES
 Masters of Education in College Student Affairs Leadership
 College of Education
 Grand Valley State University 

Phillip Seaborn 



 Phillip Seaborn

 Graduate Assistant, Career Counseling
 Masters of Education in College Student Affairs Leadership
 College of Education
 Grand Valley State University

Sarah Shaheen

 

 

 Sarah Shaheen
 Masters Intern - Social Work
 Grand Valley State University

  Meet our Support Staff...

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 Lisa Ham
 
Database Coordinator

» Senior Staff Support 

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 Sharon Helgert 
 Graphic Artist

» Designer of promotional materials for the Center
» Web Master

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  Sharon Mills
 
  Office Coordinator

  » Front Desk Receptionist
  » Scheduling
  » Coordinator of hiring and training of student workers

  Last Modified Date: October 15, 2009
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