Our Staff
The CPS staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed clinical professional counselors, and licensed clinical social workers who attended accredited graduate training programs and have a special interest/expertise in college student development. CPS trains advanced graduate students earning their Master’s and Doctoral degrees who are practicing under the supervision of licensed CPS staff members.
Our staff is listed below, and all staff members are generalists who work with a wide range of presenting concerns. Staff members also list their areas of specialized interests but please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
All CPS clinicians recognize people as cultural beings with unique backgrounds, experiences, relationships, and intersecting social identities. When providing clinical services, we consider the whole person including the cultural dimensions of one’s identity and related values, beliefs, and attitudes to support culturally attuned treatment. We also consider the socio-cultural context that may be impacting or contributing to the concerns, goals, or challenges clients want to address.
In addition to general cultural considerations as part of our clinical practice, clients may seek services at CPS to specifically address cultural concerns and we provide therapy on a wide range of topics that includes, but is not limited to: religion and spirituality, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial identity, socioeconomic status, discrimination, and cultural adjustment.
Counseling and Psychological Services Staff
Betsy Asserson, Ph.D.
she/her/hers
Director
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, Concordia College
Advanced Degree:
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Trauma and EMDR treatment
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Training and Supervision
- Suicide Prevention
Brian Kassar, Psy.D.
he/him
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Psychology & Sociology, Northwest Missouri State University
Advanced Degree:
MA in Clinical Psychology,
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Men’s Development
- Prevention & Education
- Men's Sexual Issues, Pornography use
- Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma
- Male Eating Disorder/Body Image
- Identity and Developmental Issues
- Depression & Anxiety Treatment
Brianna Windhorst, LCPC
Care Manager
Liscensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. Community Health
Advanced Degree:
M.Coun Counseling
Special Interests:
- Emotional development and resiliency
- Interpersonal relationship concerns
- Life transitions
- Identity development
- Mental illnesses
Carlynn Schwalm, MSW
she/her
Senior Staff Counselor
Social Work Licensure Candidate
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. International Studies from University of Idaho
Advanced Degree:
Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Walla Walla University
Special interests:
- Family of origin concerns
- Interpersonal and Attachment Issues
- ADHD and Neurodiversity
- Identity Development
- Anxiety and Depression
Catherine Francis, Psy.D
she/her/hers
Groups Coordinator
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology and Spanish Language and Literature, University of Colorado at Boulder
Advanced Degrees:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice), Roosevelt University
Special interests:
- College Mental Health
- Group Therapy
- Family of Origin Concerns
- Identity Development
- Interpersonal and Attachment Issues
- Working with Under-Served Students
- Mindfulness
Dan Deming, PCLC, LAC
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate; Licensed Addiction Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, Montana State University
Advanced Degrees:
M.A. in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling – Montana State University
Addiction Counseling Graduate Certificate Program – Montana State University
Special Interests:
College Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Attachment Theory
Relationship Concerns
Julia A. Nance, Ph.D
she/her/hers
Senior Staff Counselor
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, San Diego State University
Advanced Degree:
M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Life Transitions
- Resiliency
- Depression and Anxiety
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Identity Development
- LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
- Social Justice
Katie Darnell, Psy.D.
Assistant Director, Coordinator of Clinical Services
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. in English and Women’s Studies, minor in Psychology—University of KY
Advanced Degrees:
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Spalding University
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Interpersonal issues
- Mood and anxiety concerns
- Eating disorder assessment and treatment
- Group work
- Personality assessment
Kim McNamee, LCSW
Staff Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Undergraduate Degree:
BSW in Social Work, Xavier University
Advanced Degree:
MSW- Master's of Social Work, University of Cincinnati
Special Interests:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Childhood Trauma
- Mindfulness skills
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Adjustment Disorder
Laura Thum, Ph.D.
she/her/hers
Assistant Director of Outreach and Prevention
Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, Whitman College
Advanced Degree:
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University New England
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Attachment Theory
- Wellness and Prevention
- Outreach
- Addiction
Levenae Buggs, Ph.D.
she/her/hers
Senior Staff Counselor
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Davis
Advanced Degree:
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of South Dakota
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of South Dakota
Special Interests:
- Multicultural Issues
- College Mental Health
- Anxiety and Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Adjustment
- Identity Development
- Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Outreach
Mani Stubbs, LCPC
he/him/his
Clinical Specialist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Biology, University of Montana
Advanced Degree:
M.A. in Counselor Education, University of Montana
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Grief & Loss
- Suicide Prevention
- Career Counseling
Mariah Hill, Psy.D.
she/her
Diversity Coordinator
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, Rollins College
Advanced Degree:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Pacific University
Special Interests:
- Multicultural & Identity Issues
- Trauma
- LGBTQ+ Identity
- Relationship and Attachment Issues
- Depression & Anxiety
- Grief and loss
Megan Monroe, Psy.D.
she/her/hers
Training Specialist
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology and minor in Neuroscience, Miami University
Advanced Degree:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Eating Concerns
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Trauma
- Social Justice
- Suicide Prevention
Paisley Azra-Lewis
she/her
Behavioral Health Specialist
Psychology Resident
Undergraduate Degree: BS in Psychology, Davidson College
Advanced Degree: PhD in Health Psychology (Clinical Concentration), University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Special Interests:
Health psychology
Mindfulness
Therapeutic benefits of nature
Anxiety
Rachel Kane
she/her
Staff Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate (PCLC)
Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. in Psychology,Minor in Exercise Science, Black Hills State University
Advanced Degree:
M.S. in Counseling, Oklahoma State University
Special Interests:
- Trauma
- Identity Development
- Interpersonal Relationship Concerns
- Family of Origin Concerns
- Abuse/Assault Survivors
- Mindfulness Skill Development
- Eating Concerns
Rachel Woodard, L.C.P.C.
she/her
Senior Staff Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A in Psychology
Advanced Degree:
M.A. Counseling
Special Interests:
- Internal Family Systems
- Collaborative Communication
- Eating Concerns
- Substance Use Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Interpersonal and Attachment Issues
Ryan Niehus, Psy.D.
he/him/his
Assistant Director, Training
Licensed Psychologist
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Psychology, University of California Riverside
Advanced Degree:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Pacific University
Special Interests:
- College Mental Health
- Sport Psychology
- Interpersonal Group Therapy
- Trauma related concerns
- Training and Supervision
- College Counseling Center Research
Sanaye Thompson, LCPC
Senior Staff Counselor/ Veterans Liason
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. Mass Communication, Idaho State University
Advanced Degree:
M.S. in Counseling, Northwest Nazarene University
Special Interests:
- Trauma
- Anxiety Disorders
- Life Transitions
- College Mental Health
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Working with under-served and/or marginalized populations
Lindsey Palagi
she/her
Medical Records Administrator/ Office Manager
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. from Emmanuel College, Boston MA
Art Therapy, Psychology and Studio Art
Tara Shannon Pratt
she/her
Office Coordinator/ Division Specailist
Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. from Eastern Washington University-
Developmental Psychology
Anahita Jannesari
she/her
Doctoral Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Creative Writing and French Language and Literature, San Francisco State University
Advanced Degree:
M.S. Applied Psychological Methods, Fordham University
M.A. Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University
Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology- Doctoral Student,
Special Interests:
- Generational trauma
- Refugee/immigration mental health
- BIPOC mental health
- AMENA mental health
- Psychodynamic/interpersonal relational
- Women’s health/AFAB health
- LGBTQIA+ mental health
- Racial trauma
- Attachment
- Intersubjectivity
- Cultural identity development
Eric Uhl
he/him
Doctoral Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Lindenwood University
Advanced Degree:
M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University
Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program, Palo Alto University
Special Interests:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Emotion- Focus-therapy
- Identity Development
- Attachment Issues
- LGBTQ+ Identity
- Suicide Theory and Prevention
Marshal George
he/him
Doctoral Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. Psychology with emphasis in Cultural Studies, Pacific Union College
Advanced Degree:
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, George Fox University
Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program, George Fox University
Special Interests:
- Trauma
- Identity Development
- Grief and Loss
- Spirituality
- Relationship and Attachment Issues
- Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
- Training and Supervision
- Working with underserved and marginalized populations
Jacquelyn Rinaldi
Doctoral Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Advertising and Writing
Advanced Degrees:
PhD in Archetypal Psychology
MA in Archetypal Psychology
MA in Clinical Psychology
Special Interests:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Spirituality
- Relationship and Attachment Issues
- Serious and Persistent Mental Illness
Sarah Bond
she/her
Doctoral Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
B.S. Psychology, Oregon State University
Advanced Degree:
M.A. Clinical Psychology, George Fox University; Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, George Fox University
Special Interests:
- Mood concerns
- Grief and loss
- Identify formation
- Relational issues
- Embodiment
- Spiritual integration
Chelsea Wessel Sloan
Master's Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
BA English Literature, Montana State University
Advanced Degrees:
MA Child Development and Teaching Credential K-8 and HS English, Mills College, Oakland,
CA
Post-Graduate Certification in Educational Therapy, UC Berkeley
Board Certified Educational Therapist
Current doctoral student in clinical psychology
Areas of Interest
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Acute trauma intervention
- ADHD management
- Learning difficulties and disorders
- Neurodivergent learners
- Traumatic brain injury
Kathleen Byrne, M.Ed
Master's Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
B. A. Sociology, George Washington University
Advanced Degree:
M.Ed. in Education, Lesley College
Ed. Specialist Curriculum and Instruction
Masters Candidate,Antioch University New England
Special Interest:
- Life Transitions
- Grief/Loss
- Depression
- Anxiety
- College Mental Health
- Trauma
- Narrative Therapy
- Working with underserved and marginalized populations
Katja Shimkin
Master's Intern
Undergraduate Degree:
B.A. in Psychology, minor in Anthropology; Kenyon College
Advanced Degree:
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Montana State University
Special Interest:
- Neurodiversity
- Grief/loss
- Chronic pain
- Advers health conditions