Welcome to the Counseling and Psychological Services Website!
Here you will find information about our services and staff, as well as information about our training program, campus resources, and crisis management. There are also links to self-help tools for students and general mental health information.
The college years can be filled with new and enriching experiences but can also present challenges which may interfere with your academic progress and emotional well-being. Counseling & Psychological Services is here to help you overcome challenges, attain your life goals and enhance your personal growth. Our goal is to help you make the most of your years here at FSU.
We invite you to explore this website and take advantage of the many services and resources of your Counseling & Psychological Services. Thank you for visiting!
Carlos J. Gómez, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling & Psychological Services
Leadership Team
Carlos J. Gómez, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
DIRECTOR
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling, University of Miami
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on Existential and General Systems Theories
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors
Yvonne Langdon-Maduekwe, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CLINICAL OPERATIONS
LIAISON TO UHS, C.A.R.E. & FSUPD
Education: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Howard University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative w/ a focus on Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Family Systems, and CBT
Rebecca Whitfield, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TREATMENT COORDINATION AND OUTREACH
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Client Centered, and Trauma Focused CBT
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers, National Association of Forensic Counselors
Lindsay Barbee, LMHC, ATR, MCAP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CLINICAL OPERATIONS
LIAISON TO FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE
Education: Master of Science in Art Therapy, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Humanistic and integrative, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches
Katy Fabian, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNOLOGY
Education: Master of Science in Counseling and Human Systems, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and client-centered and existential therapy
Annette Peters, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR GRADUATE TRAINING (TRAINING DIRECTOR)
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on Interpersonal, Narrative, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Also informed by Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association and American Group Psychotherapy Association
Anghela Kane
BUSINESS MANAGER
Education: B.S. in Business Management; working on 2nd degree in Religion and Social Work
Specialists
Kimberly Bechtel, LMHC, ATR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist
CLINICAL AND DATA SPECIALIST
REACH COMMITTEE CHAIR
LIAISON TO INTERFAITH COUNCIL, Academic Liaison to College of Fine Arts, and College of Music
Education: Master of Science in Art Therapy, Florida State University. Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Registered Art Therapist
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative using Cognitive Behavioral, Systems Theory, EMDR, Interpersonal, Narrative and Art Therapy techniques to provide solution focused care that is both trauma informed and strengths-based
Katherine Strauss, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Assistant Training Director
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, East Tennessee State University
Theoretical Orientation: Trauma Informed Integrative Care, Strengths Based, Client Centered and Solution Focused
Clinical Staff
Charlotte Austin LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Behavioral Health Clinician
Education: MSW, Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive behavioral therapy and related trauma informed approaches, including motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and exposure-based treatments.
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers
Brittany Benton, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
NOLES C.A.R.E. COMMITTEE CHAIR
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Dialectical and Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care
Adream Bennett, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: LCSW, MSW in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University, BS in Sociology from Florida A&M University.
Theoretical Orientation: Provides an eclectic approach to counseling using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Reality Therapy, Empowerment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy to assist clients in reaching personal behavioral health goals.
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers
Caitlyn Brown, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Education: Ph.D in Counseling and Human Services, Florida State University; M.S. in Clinical-Counseling Psychology, Valdosta State University; B.A. in Psychology & Philosophy and Religious Studies, Valdosta State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach using strength and skills-based frameworks including, Solution-Focused, Existentialism, Interpersonal Process, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association and American Group Psychotherapy Association
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Holley Cook LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Florida State University; MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University.
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Trauma-Focused therapy, and Polyvagal Theory
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Work: Equine-assisted Growth and Learning Association
Kari Chin LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, University of South Florida
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach including elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systems Theory, and Trauma-Informed Care
Amy Corderman, LCSW, MBA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: Bachelors of Science in Criminology at Florida State University, Master of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University, Master of Business Administration at Florida Atlantic University.
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach using motivational interviewing, cognitive/cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), narrative, existential, and solution solution-focused modalities.
Kelly Dillon, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Human Systems, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on interpersonal process and trauma-informed approaches, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association
Terri K. Duck, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
PRACTICUM COORDINATOR
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Louisiana Tech University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and Strengths-Based approaches to focus on increasing acceptance, self-compassion, and valued living
Rebekah Elliott, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW, Clinical Social Work, Florida State University, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative strengths-based approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed Care
Madison Estrada, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assessment Coordinator
Liaison to Athletics
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi; M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Pittsburg State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, person-centered approach, with an emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as third-wave CBT, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Madison conceptualizes clients holistically, considering all domains of health, while taking a skills-based, solution-focused approach.
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association (Division 47 – Society for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology & Division 17 – Society of Counseling Psychology), American College Counseling Association, Florida Psychological Association, National Career Development Association, and Therapeutic Assessment Institute
Ridrina Ford, M.S.
Treatment Coordinator
Education: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, Florida State University Professor, and Tallahassee Community College Professor.
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Erin Gallivan, Ph.D., CGP
Licensed Psychologist
GROUP COORDINATOR
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Georgia
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a focus on interpersonal process approach and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, Florida Psychological Association, and American Group Psychotherapy Association
Rozlynn Horton, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach with a foundation of Strengths-Based and Client-Centered techniques, Solution-focused therapy, Problem-solving model, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy
Samantha Jacobson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative strengths-based approach, incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems and Trauma Informed Care.
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers
Jessica Johnston-York, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Education: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on person-centered therapy and emotion-focused therapy
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, American Group Psychotherapy Association
Hannah Kinnon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative trauma informed approach focused on client-centered and strengths-based therapy using Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques
Yazmin Mora, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education: Master of Arts Counseling, Webster University.
Theoretical Orientation: Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Accelerate Resolution Therapy.
Erin Morpeth-Provost, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Research Committee Chair
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin; Combined M.S./Ed.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University; B.S. in Psychology and Religion, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT); Adaptive Information Processing and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Professional Affiliation: Florida Psychological Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, American College Health Association, National Register of Health Psychologists
Taylor Griner, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
CLINICIAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF LAW
Education: M.S. and Ed.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Client Centered and Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Chelsie Needham, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, The Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Georgia
Theoretical Orientation: Integrated approach with focuses in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution Focused therapies, and foundations in Strengths-Based and Trauma Informed Therapy.
Katie Shade, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education: M.S. and Ed. S. in Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems, Ego State Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and attachment theory
Sara Staley, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Education: Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology, NOVA Southeastern University, M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach pulling from a variety of frameworks including Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic approaches
Professional Affiliation: Florida Psychological Association
Julia Storace, M.A., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education: M.A. in Community Counseling, University of Saint Joseph
Theoretical Orientation: Existential paradigm drawing from evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral interventions and Narrative Therapy
Allie Stowers, MSW
Treatment Coordinator
RENEW Supervisor
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Sarah Sturges, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Victim Services Coordinator
LIAISON TO PRIDE STUDENT UNION
Education: MSW, Clinical and Social Policy Administration, Minor in Women’s Studies, Florida State University, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theoretical Orientation: Strengths-Based with aspects of Solution-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Trauma-Informed Care, Narrative Therapy approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Professional Affiliation: National Association of Social Workers
Brittany Thorn, Ed.S., LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Education: Ed.S. & M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach including aspects of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Jonathan Walker, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education:
Theoretical Orientation:
Kotrish Wright, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative using Strengths-based, Systems Theory, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Graduate Trainees
Keilani Melendez, M.S., Ed.S.
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
Post-Masters Resident
Education: M.S., Ed.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches.
Erykah Murray, M.S., Ed.S.
Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
Post-Masters Resident
Education: M.S., Ed.S, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on strengths-based Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Narrative, and Trauma-Informed Care
Krystin Guirey, MSW.
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Post-Masters Resident
Education: MSW Florida State University, BSW Troy University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative trauma informed approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
Shernira Hurtault B.S.
Masters Internship Counselor in Mental Health
Education: Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences, currently in FSU's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program getting a M.S/EDs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Theoretical Orientation: Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Kelsey Kinnamon, M.S., CMPC
Doctoral Practicum Counselor
Education: Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology, Florida State University; M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Georgia Southern University; B.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology, West Virginia University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative strengths-based approach grounded in systems theory and existential principles with an emphasis on third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, APA Division 47 Society for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Jillian Konopa, M.S.
Doctoral Practicum Counselor
Education: Doctoral Student in Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology at Florida State University; M.S. in Sport Psychology, Florida State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, person-centered, strengths-based approach with an emphasis on the interpersonal process approach in therapy, integrating primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Professional Affiliation: American Psychological Association, APA Division 17 Society of Counseling Psychology, APA Division 47 Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology, Association for Applied Sport Psychology
Emily Beavon, M.S.
Doctoral Practicum Counselor
Education: Doctoral Student in Counseling and School Psychology, Florida State University; MS in Counseling & Human Systems, Florida State University; BA/BS in
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, with emphasis on interpersonal and solution-focused principles
Professional Affiliation: National Association of School Psychologists
Jacob Stamm, M.A.
Doctoral Practicum Counselor
Education: Doctoral Student in Counseling Psychology and Human Services, Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology at Florida State University; M.S. in Mental health Counseling, University of Indianapolis
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Integrative
Ashley Riley, B.A.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education: Doctoral Student of Counseling Psychology, Ph.D. program, Howard University; B.A. in Psychology & Sociology, University of North Florida
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with a strong emphasis on psychodynamic psychotherapy, humanistic/person-centered approaches, and multicultural counseling
Robert Billings, MPA
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education: Doctoral Student, Psy.D., at Northern Arizona University; Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach that blends solution-focused behavioral approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and more humanistic and experiential styles such as narration, role-play, and compassion-focused aspects that honors the client as the expert of their own experiences.
Cikylie Hughes, M.S.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
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Theoretical Orientation:
Dimitra-Sofia Nemerovksy, M.S.
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education: Doctoral Candidate for Clinical Psychology Psy.D. at Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology - San Francisco Bay Area; M.S. in Child Development at University College London
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, trauma-informed, person-centered approach with an emphasis in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Kenata Martins, Psy.D.
Psychology Resident
Education: PsyD in Clinical Psychology, the Chicago School; MA in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School; BA in Sociology, The University of Michigan
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, incorporating elements of Insight-oriented approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT, DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and Multicultural Counseling
Alicia Fortier, Psy.D.
Psychology Resident
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Support Staff
Debbie Robinson
Administrative Specialist
Ellen Roy
Clerical Assistant
Gabrielle Manzo
Clerical ASsistant
Latoya Devane
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Graduate Assistants
Jacob Perez
RENEW GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Serena Bujtor
RESEARCH GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Mental Health Education Coordinator
Diamond Scrivens
Mental Health Education Coordinator