Our Staff
Psychological and Psychiatric Staff
James A. Cox, LCSW
Director
1984 M. Ed. Counselor Education; 1990 M.S.W. University of Pittsburgh
Theoretical Orientation: Psychosocial, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral
Clinical Interests: Multicultural Counseling, Drug and Alcohol Addiction,
Brief Treatment, Religion-Spirituality and Coping, Anxiety and Depression,
Couples, Family, and Relationship Issues
Joellen Popma, PhD
Associate Director; Licensed Psychologist
1995 University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology
Licensed Psychologist. Staff Liaison to Residence Life
Theoretical Orientation: Gestalt/Psychodrama/Feminist
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Couples Therapy, Relationship Concerns, Stress
Management, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Concerns, Multicultural Concerns,
Homesickness, Mood Disorders
Iruaku Brodie-Mends, LCSW
Licensed Counselor
1985 University of Pittsburgh
Theoretical Orientation: Systems Theory Foundation with strong Feminist,
Psychosocial, Interpersonal influences
Clinical Interests: Women's Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Couples Therapy,
PTSD, Self-care/Wellness for the Therapist/Counselor
Jamie Bromley, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
2004 The University of Akron
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Integrative and Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy
Clinical Interests: Women's Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship
Issues, International Student Concerns, Sports Psychology, Diversity Issues,
and Stress Management
John Carter Brooks, MD
Psychiatrist
1990 University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Adult Psychiatry Residency:University of Texas at Houston
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: Western Psychiatric Institute
and Clinic
Kevin Bursley, PhD
Licensed Psychologist, Internship Training Director
1995 Virginia Commonwealth University, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Eclectic-Humanistic/Existential Perspective with
the use of Interpersonal and Cognitive-Behavioral interventions
Clinical Interests: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered Concerns, Group
Therapy, Couples Therapy, Grief/Bereavement, Men's Issues
Ian C. Edwards, PhD
Counselor
2006 Duquesne University, Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Integral; Depth Psychological; Existential Phenomenological,
Psychodynamic
Clinical Interests: Men's Issues, Integral Life Cross Training for Mind,
Body, and Spirit; Spiritual Psychology; Mood Disorders; Personality Disorders;
Sports Psychology; Substance Abuse Issues.
Teddy Fakles, MEd, LPC
Licensed Counselor
1987 University of Pittsburgh, Counselor Education
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative Techniques Informed by Psychodynamic
Theory
Clinical Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Developmental
Issues
Hyunok Kim, MS
Counselor
2007 Indiana State University, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Eclectic -- Buddhist perspective with use of
Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral
Therapy
Clinical Interests: Buddhist Psychology, Substance Abuse and Dependence,
Mindfulness Meditation, Relationship Issues, Multicultural Issues.
Dawn Garlitz Long, PsyD
Counselor
2007 Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral
Clinical Interests: Developmental Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Relationship
Concerns, Homesickness/Adjustment, Mood Disorders.
Nicole O'Barto, MS, LPC
Licensed Counselor
2004 Chatham College, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Interpersonal
Clinical Interests: Substance Abuse, Women's Issues, Mood Disorders, Grief
and Loss, Wellness and Behavioral Medicine
Mary Koch Ruiz, MS, NCC, LPC
Sexual Assault Services Coordinator
1984 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Guidance & Counseling
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Sexual
Harassment, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Relationship Issues.
Kathleen Whittaker, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
1994 University of Pittsburgh, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic
Clinical Interests: Developmental Issues, Self Esteem, Relationship Concerns,
Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders; Mindfulness in therapy, Couples Therapy
Rachel Woodson, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
2006 University of Pittsburgh, Social Work
Theoretical Orientation: Systems Theory Perspective with Cognitive-Behavioral
and Interpersonal Influences
Clinical Interests: Depression, anxiety, grief and loss, multicultural
concerns, spirituality and religion, relationship concerns, women's issues,
and process of self-discovery.
Consulting Staff
Pierre Azzam, MD
Brett DiGiovanna, MD
Alex Strauss, MD
Abbie Campsie, LSW
Kym Jordan-Simmons, PhD
Salvatore Palazzolo, MA
Judy Shimm, LSW
T.J. Smith, MS
Support Staff
Harriet Fibus, Administrative Secretary
Natalie Rosenbloom, Front Desk Receptionist
Cathy Acklin, Front Desk Receptionist
Kelly Viegas, Front Desk Receptionist
Interns
Angela Hartman
Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology
Xuhua Qin
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Becky Taylor
Adler School of Professional Psychology