Our Staff
Psychological and Psychiatric Staff
James A. Cox, LCSW
Director; Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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, Relationship Concerns, Stress
Management, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Concerns, Multicultural Concerns,
Homesickness, Mood Disorders
Iruaku Brodie-Mends, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
Kevin Bursley, PhD
Licensed Psychologist, Internship Training Director
1995 Virginia Commonwealth University, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative-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
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
Amana Carvalho, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
2006 The Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative - Feminist, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic
Clinical Interests: Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Issues, Students of Color Concerns, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Anxiety, DepressionLicensed Psychologist
Michelle D'Amico-Jarvis, MSW
Hyunok Kim, Ph.D.
Counselor
2008 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.
Patricia Passeltiner, MD
Psychiatrist
Mary Koch Ruiz, MS, NCC, 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.
Judy Willingham Shimm, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
2006 University of Pittsburgh, Social Work
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral
Clinical Interests:
Thomas J. Smith, Ph.D.
Counselor
2009 Duquesne University
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.
Kathleen Whittaker, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
1994 University of Pittsburgh, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Existential, Interpersonal
Clinical Interests: Developmental Issues, Self Esteem, Relationship Concerns,
Anxiety Disorders, Mindfulness in therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Concerns.
Rachel Woodson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical 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.
Lee K. Wolfson, M.ED.
Licensed Psychologist
1976 University of Pittsburgh, Social Work
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy
Clinical Interests: Medical Student Counseling
Noreen Zaman, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
New York University, Counseling Psychology
Theoretical Orientation: Relational, Psychodynamic & Systems Theory with multicultural underpinnings
Clinical Interests: Multicultural/Diversity Issues, Intersection of Identities, Biculturalism, Multiracial Issues, Family and Relationships, Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Prejudice/Discrimination, South Asian American and Muslim American Health.
Consulting Staff
Shabana Khan, MD
Rizwan Parvez, MD
Ian Edwards, PhD
Teddy Fakles, M.Ed, LPC
Support Staff
Kelly Viegas, Administrative Secretary
Natalie Rosenbloom, Front Desk Receptionist
Cathy Acklin, Front Desk Receptionist
Interns
Emily Pimpinella, M.S.
Antioch University- New England
Annie Robertson, M.S.
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
Jennifer Smith, M.A.
Chicago School of Professional Psychology