Staff Values
- Social Justice
- Equity
- Community
- Work/Life Balance
- Wellness
- Authenticity
- Personal Growth
Our Staff
NAU Counseling Services Staff is made up of a diverse and multidisciplinary group of mental health providers with a vast range of experience:
Specialists
Lisa Taylor, LCSW (she/her/hers), Diversity Coordinator
Education
- Master of Social Work, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
- Bachelor of Social Work, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Clinical Social Worker: LCSW-20654
Professional Interests
Family of origin concerns, trauma, multiculturalism & intersectionality, 2SLGBTQIA+ support, emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, stress management, self-compassion, identity development, person-centered therapy, existential therapy
Dazhoni E. Scott, MA, LPC, CRC, (she/her/hers), Substance Use Disorder Coordinator/Counselor
Education
- Master of Arts, Counseling-Rehabilitation and Mental Health Emphasis, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-18310
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor: CRC 219061
Professional Interest
Substance use, abuse, mis-use, education, harm reduction, relapse prevention, early recovery, re-entry services, Indigenous/Native American student concerns, depression, anxiety, stress management, career counseling, rehabilitation counseling, global career development facilitator.
Mikaela Forest, BA, (she/her), Substance Use Disorder GA
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (In Progress)
Professional Interests:
Self-compassion, identity development, DBT/mindfulness, trauma, healthy coping skills, 2SLGBTQIA+ support, anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, substance use.
– Latine Specialist, Vacant Position –
– LGBTQIA+ Specialist, Vacant Position –
Case Management
Katie Hinkle, BS (she/her), Case Management GA
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (In Progress)
Professional Interests
Depression, Anxiety, Perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, Relationships, Family of Origin concerns.
Kristin Anderson, MSW, (she/her), Case Management Coordinator
Education
- Master of Social Work, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT
Professional Interests
Resources, connection, mental illness, depression, adjustment, phone numbers
Mental Health Support Squad
Rebecca E. Flasz, EdD, Mental Health Program Manager
Education
- Doctor of Education, Transformational Leadership, Concordia University, Portland, OR
- Masters of Education, Educational Leadership, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Anxiety, cognitive development, curriculum development, mental health education, mindfulness, and stress management
Behavioral Health
Alicia Garner, MS, MA, (she/her), Behavioral Health Specialist
Education
- Masters of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
- Master of Arts, Health Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Depression, anxiety, substance misuse, health and wellness
Hannah Nunez, MA, LPC, Behavioral Health Coordinator
Education
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona: LPC-16162
Professional Interests
Behavioral Health integration, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and substance misuse
Staff and Administration
Andy Bixler, BS, (he/him), Doctoral Practicum Student
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (In Progress)
Interests
Mindfulness, self-compassion, trauma, coping skills, life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and physical/mental wellness
Brooke Edwards, MA, (she/her) Doctoral Intern
Education
- Doctoral Student, Combined Counseling/School Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Masters of Arts, Health Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
integrative health, trauma informed care, mindfulness, positive psychology
Carl Dindo, Psy.D. (he/him/his), Director
Education
- Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
- Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Miami University of Ohio, Oxford, OH
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-004658
Professional Interests
Interpersonal process, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, multiculturalism, intersectionality, transgender support
Chris Margeson, PhD, (he/him), Training Coordinator
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Masters of Arts, Community Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-004521
Professional Interests
Relationships, mindfulness, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, family of origin concerns, and transgender support, stress management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strength based collaborative approach to solutions
Jade Patterson, LCSW, Counselor
Education
- Master of Arts, Social Work, University of Nebraska – Omaha
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Doane University, Crete, NE
Licenses
- Arizona Licensed Clinical Social Worker: LCSW-20644
Professional interests
anxiety, depression, ADHD management, overwhelm/stress management, adjustment to life transitions, trauma, relationships and boundaries, career decision-making, health and wellness, mindfulness, LGBTQ+ support, eating disorder concerns, and needs pertaining to the athlete.
Kara Miller, MA, LPC, Counselor
Education
- Master of Arts, Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-15867
- National Certified Counselor: NCC-301493
Professional Interests
Stress management, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, grief, depression, issues specific to student-athletes and adjustment/life changes
Kate Murdaugh, MS, LPC, Counselor
Education
- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
- Bachelor of Arts, Communications, West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Credentials
- Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor: PC-010894
- Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC 18767
Professional Interests
Adjustment, identity development, anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns, mindfulness, self-compassion and substance use and abuse.
Kim Vercauteren-Griffin, MA, LPC, (she/her/hers), Masters Internship Coordinator
Education
- Master of Arts in Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Arts in English Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-13809
Professional Interests
Adjustment, identity formation, relationships, anxiety, depression, and, as Liaison to the Athletic Department, issues specific to student-athletes.
Lisa Shows, MS, LPC, (she/her), Counselor
Education
- Master of Arts, Community Counseling, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-14083
Professional Interests
Trauma, attachment, relationship issues, family of origin issues
Marca McCallie, MS, LPC, Doctoral Intern (she/her)
Education
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental health Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Professional Interest
Depression, anxiety, strength-based, adjustment/life changes, trauma, grief, relationships, identity formation, LGBTQ+ concerns
Matt Van Schoick, PsyD, (he/him), Assistant Director/Telehealth and Technology Coordinator
Education
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-004398
Professional Interests
Anxiety, depression, strength based, fitness and wellness, couples and transgender support
Miriam Offner, MA, LAC, (she/her), Counselor
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, French, University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Anxiety, depression, sexual wellness, women’s issues, family of origin, spirituality and religious exploration, LGBTQ+ concerns, identity development, social justice advocacy
Rani Hantla, MA, (she/her), Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education
- Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Professional Interests
The experience of anxiety in the mind and body, support of mental health after a physical health diagnosis