Meet Our Staff
Director
Amber Roberts, Ph.D.
Director
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified in Counseling Psychology, ABPP
Purdue University
Theoretical Orientation - Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral
Interest Areas:
♦ Attachment Theory and Relationships
♦ Women's Issues
♦ Group Therapy
♦ Self Injury
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Strategic * Learner * Relator * Achiever * Maximizer
Clinical Staff
Brian Bossick, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Career Development Services
Licensed Psychologist
The University of Akron
TheoreticalOrientation- Humanistic/Cognitive
Behavioral/ Psychodynamic/Interpersonal
Interest Areas:
♦ Career Development
♦ Outreach/Consultation
♦ Supervision/Training
♦ Health Psychology/Wellness
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Empathy * Achiever * Learner * Developer * Input
Nicholas Debernardi, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Career Outreach & Satellite Offices
Limited Licensed Psychologist
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Theoretical Orientation: Relational/Psychodynamic
Interest Areas:
♦ Interpersonal Concerns
♦ Trauma
♦ Internet Addiction
♦ Career Counseling
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Woo * Positivity * Developer * Ideation * Adaptability
Abraham Eapen, Psy.D.
Coordinator of Group Services
Limited Licensed Psychologist 
Wright State University
Theoretical Orientation - Feminist/Cognitive Behavioral
Interest Areas:
♦ Anxiety
♦ Depression
♦ Career assessment/counseling
♦ International students
♦ Holistic health
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Harmony * Analytical * Futuristic * Focus * Restorative
Philip S. Fox, M.D.
Psychiatric Consultant
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Ohio State University
Interest Areas:
♦ Psychopharmacology
♦ Anxiety Disorders
Mike Gillen, MSW
Recovery Coach
University of Kentucky
30+ years Recovery Experience
28 years Criminal Justice System Experience
Interest Areas:
♦ Substance Abuse - alcohol and drugs
♦ Criminal Justice Issues
♦ 12-Step Orientation
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Woo * Empathy * Positivity * Communication * Developer
Meghan Huyghe, M.Ed., CDF
Career Development Specialist & Coordinator of Career Parallel Planning
Master of Education
College Student Affairs Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Career Development Facilitator
Interest Areas:
♦ Career Counseling & Testing
♦ StrengthsQuest™
♦ Graduate School Preparation
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Harmony * Discipline * Analytical * Communication * Learner
Wayne Kinzie, Ph.D.
Associate Director & Interim Director of Clinical Services
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, ABPP
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
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Strategic * Ideation * Connectedness * Learner * Adaptability
Eric Klingensmith, Psy.D
Coordinator of Crisis Intervention & ACES
Licensed Psychologist
Anitoch New England Graduate School
Theoretical Orientation - Cognitive Behavioral
Interest Areas:
♦ Crisis Intervention
♦ Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
♦ Consultation/Outreach
♦ Health Psychology/Stress Management
♦ Substance Abuse - Alcohol and Drug Issues
♦ Emergency Management & Disaster Mental Health
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Harmony * Consistency * Learner * Achiever * Communication
Rebecca Klott, Ph.D.
Adjunct Staff Psychologist
Western Michigan University
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Theoretical Orientation - Integrative:
Relational/Psychodynamic/Feminist
Interest Areas:
♦ LGBT Issues
♦ Attachment & Relationships
♦ Eating Disorders
♦ Trauma
♦ Spirituality
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Empathy * Intellection * Achiever * Learner * Input
Nicole Mihalek, Psy.D.
Coordinator of Case Management
Licensed Psychologist
University of Indianapolis
Theoretical Orientation - Humanistic/Cognitive Behavioral
Interest Areas:
♦ Crisis Management
♦ Stress Management
♦ Eating Disorders
♦ Training
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Achiever * Arranger * Includer * Discipline * Self-Assurance
Pamela A. Miller, Ph.D.
Assistant Director & Director of Training
Licensed Psychologist
Georgia State University
Theoretical Orientation - Integrative:
Relational/Humanistic/Psychodynamic
Interest Areas:
♦ Supervision and Training
♦ Women's Issues
♦ Relationships
♦ Sexual Trauma
♦ Eating Disorders
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Communication * Maximizer * Arranger * Strategic * Responsibility
Melissa Selby-Theut, LLMSW
Coordinator of Outreach & Peer Education
Limited Licensed Social Worker
Grand Valley State University
Theoretical Orientation - Psychosocial/Strengths-Based
Interest Areas:
♦ Academic success
♦ Diversity
♦ Holistic Wellness
♦ Depression & Anxiety
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Learner * Input * Achiever * Intellection * Analytical
Mary Sharp, LMSW
Coordinator of Multi-Cultural/Diversity Services & Training
Licensed Social Worker
University of Michigan
Interest Areas:
♦ Strength-based Therapy
♦ Cognitive Behavioral
♦ Wellness and Self-care
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Connectedness * Positivity * Woo * Empathy * Arranger
Mary Jo Thiel, Ed.D.
Community Resource Liaison
Licensed Psychologist
Western Michigan University
Theoretical Orientation - Feminist/Humanistic
Interest Areas:
♦ Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues
♦ Nontraditional Students
♦ Spirituality
♦ Grief and Loss
♦ Dissertation Support
Kathy Watt, Ph.D, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner & Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Andrews University
Michigan State University
Theoretical Orientation - Psychodynamic Theory
Interest Areas:
♦ Depression
♦ Anxiety
♦ Psychopharmacology
♦ Mind/Body Connection
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Intellection * Input * Learner * Empathy * Connectedness
Doctoral Interns
2012 - 2013
Karen Burba
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Input * Harmony * Communication * Discipline * Analytical
Mira Cely
University of Detroit Mercy
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Achiever * Input * Learner * Woo * Positivity
Lauren Chilian
University of North Dakota
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Learner * Harmony * Input * Achiever * Intellection
Niki Keating
University of Buffalo
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Achiever * Learner * Input * Individualization * Discipline
Graduate Assistants
2012 - 2013
Cameron Kinney
Graduate Assistant, Counseling & Career Development
Grand Valley State University
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Positivity * Connectedness * Woo * Includer * Strategic
Alecia Smith
Graduate Assistant, ACES
Grand Valley State University
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Empathy * Achiever * Connectedness * Discipline * Developer
Support Staff
Jill Baylis
Media & Communications Assistant
Bachelor of Social Work
Grand Valley State University
♦ Website Administrator
♦ Social Media Coordinator
♦ Visual Media Coordinator
♦ Marketing & Promotions Assistant
♦ Backup Receptionist
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Responsibility * Context * Belief * Deliberative * Restorative
Lisa Ham
Database Coordinator
B.A., Arts & Media
Grand Valley State University
♦ Senior Staff Support
♦ Database Administrator
♦ Budget Coordinator
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Intellection * Learner * Empathy * Input * Developer
Sharon Mills
Office Coordinator
♦ Front Desk Receptionist
♦ Scheduling
♦ Student Worker Supervisor
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Empathy * Adaptability * Positivity * Harmony * Includer
Brandon West
Media Specialist
Master of Education
Grand Valley State University
♦ Social Media Coordinator
♦ Focus 2 Site Administrator
♦ Communications
StrengthsQuest Top 5:
Empathy * Individualization * Input * Strategic * Deliberative
