The CAPS clinical staff includes licensed psychologists, clinical professional counselors, and clinical social workers who attended accredited graduate training programs and are licensed in Montana. CAPS also trains advanced graduate students earning their Master’s and Doctoral degrees who practice under the supervision of licensed CAPS staff members. All CAPS clinicians have specialized interest in college student mental health and can work with a wide range of presenting concerns.

 

Counseling and Psychological Services Staff

Betsy Asserson Portrait

Laura Thum, Ph.D.  

she/her/hers

Director

Licensed Psychologist

 

 

Aiden Evans

Aidan Evans,B.S.

Medical Records Administrator

Bennet Kern

Bennett Kern, M.S.

Staff Therapist

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate (PCLC)

B.T. Cooper

B.T. Cooper, Ph.D/ CMPC

Senior Staff Psychologist embedded in Athletics

Licensed Psychologist

Brandon J Chester

 J. Brandon  Chester, B.A. 

 Master's Intern in Counseling

Brian Kassar Portrait

Brian Kassar, Psy.D. 

he/him

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

 

Brianna Windhorst

Brianna Windhorst, M.Coun.

Care Manager

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)


 

Catherine Francis

Catie Francis, Psy.D 

she/her/hers

Senior Staff Psychologist

Groups Coordinator/ Training Specialist

Licensed Psychologist

 

Devon Seelig

Devon Seelig, M.A.

she/her

Doctoral Intern in Health Service Psychology

Erica Parrish

Erica Parrish, M.Coun.

Senior Staff Counselor 

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

 

Eric Uhl

Eric Uhl, Ph.D 

he/him

Senior Staff Therapist

Psychological Resident

 

 

Eric Uhl

Jacquelyn Rinaldi, Psy.D 

Staff Therapist

Psychological Resident

Jessica Miller

Jessica Miller, M.A.

Doctoral Intern in Health Service Psychology

Julia Nance

Julia A. Nance, Ph.D  

she/her/hers

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

 

 

Kate O'Brien

Kate O'Brien, M.A.

she/her

Doctoral Intern in Health Service Psychology

Katie Darnell Portrait

Katie Darnell, Psy.D.

she/her

Associate Director of Clinical Services

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

Katy Fritz

Katy Fritz, MSW

she/her

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kevin Challender

Kevin Challender, M.A.

he/him

Doctoral Intern in Health Service Psychology

Laura Hyder

Laura Hyder, Psy.D.

she/her

Staff Therapist

Psychological Resident

 

Levenae Buggs

Levenae Buggs, Ph.D.   

she/her/hers

Outreach Specialist

Senior Staff

Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

 

Mackenzi Phelan

Mackenzi Phelan, M.Ed. 

 she/her

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Candidate (PCLC)

Mani Stubbs

Mani Stubbs, M.A. 

he/him/his

Clinical Specialist

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

 

Mariah Hill Portrait

Mariah Hill, Psy.D. 

she/her

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

 

Mark Santi

Mark Santi, B.A.

Master's Intern in  Counseling

MG

Marshal George, Psy.D 

Senior Staff Therapist

Psychological Resident

 

Melissa Cassad

Melissa Cassad, M.A.

she/her

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

 

Paisley Azra Lewis

Paisley Azra-Lewis, Ph.d

she/her

Behavioral Health Specialist

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

 

 

MG

Rachel Woodard, M.A. 

she/her

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

 

Ryan Niehus Portrait

Ryan Niehus, Psy.D. 

he/him

Associate Director of Training

Licensed Psychologist

 

Sanaye Thompson

Sanaye Thompson, M.S. 

Veterans Liason

Senior Staff Counselor

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

 

 

Sara Mendonça

Sarah Mendonça, B.S.

she/her

Master's Intern in Counseling

 

 

Scott Salvatore

Scott Salvatore, Psy.D.

Senior Staff Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

Tana Babb

Tana Babb, B.S.

Medical Records Administrator

Tara Shannon

Tara Shannon Pratt, B.S. 

she/her

Master's Intern in Counseling