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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

Jamie Bromley, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
2004 The University of Akron
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Clinical Interests: Women's Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, International Student Concerns, Sport 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: 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

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, 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.

Dawn 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, Adult Children of Alcoholics, 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, 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.

Noreen Zaman, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Counselor
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.

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