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:
Amy Bissinger, PsyD, Counselor
Education:
- Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology, Hillsboro, OR
- Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, Pacific University School of Graduate Psychology, Hillsboro, OR
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Professional Interests:
Interpersonal distress, identity development and exploration, family of origin concerns, self-compassion, anxiety and stress management, performance-related anxiety, depression, mindfulness, adjustment/phase-of-life concerns, health and wellness, social justice advocacy, and attention to the mind-body-spirit connection.
Maria Candelaria Flukas, MA, Case Manager
Education
- Masters of Arts, Counseling and Human Development, Walsh University, North Canton, OH
- Bachelor of Arts, History, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Professional Interests
- Life transitions, family conflict, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, trauma
Carl Dindo, PsyD, Clinical Coordinator
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
Angela M. Enno, PhD, Multicultural Counselor, Turtle Mountain Chippewa
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Combined Counseling & Clinical Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT
- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Professional Interests
Multicultural and Intersectional Feminist Psychology, LGBTQ+ concerns, identity development, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, trauma, chronic illness, sexual issues, women’s issues, acculturative stress
Megan Gavin, PhD, Director
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Masters of Arts, Community Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-004101
Professional Interests
Adjustment, relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and transgender support
Jose Gonzalez J.R , MA, Doctoral-Practicum Student
Education
- Masters of Arts, Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Behaviorism, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Regulation, Identity Formation, Meta-Cognition; Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy.
Caleb Kobilansky, BA , Graduate Assistant w/ Case Management
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Spanish, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Professional interests
Mindfulness, trauma, multiculturalism, and social justice issues.
Dylan Lang, BS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA Intern
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, mindfulness, relationship issues, family of origin issues, multiculturalism, LGBTQ + concerns
Jeanne Langston, MFA, MPhil, Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education
- Master of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Master of Fine Arts, Acting, The New School University – Actors Studio Drama, New York, NY
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing – Instrumental Music, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Professional Interests
Trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, adjustment, athletic-artistic performance support, relationship, sexual issues, holistic, multicultural, person-centered, mind-body, creative arts, strength-based approach.
Chris Margeson, PhD, 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
Kamila Marrero, Counselor
Marca McCallie, MA, LPC, Doctoral Practicum Student
Education
- Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor LPC-17290
Professional Interests
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance misuse, Attachment, Adjustment, Identity formation, Woman’s issues
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, and adjustment/life changes
Kate Murdaugh, Counselor
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
Miriam Offner, BA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA Intern
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, French, University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, NC
Professional Interests
Anxiety, depression, sexual wellness, women’s issues, family of origin, spirituality and religious exploration, LGBTQ+ concerns, identity development, social justice advocacy
Olivia Ríos, Ph.D., Latinx Specialist
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Master of Arts, Counseling & Guidance, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Credentials:
- Colorado Licensed Psychologist: PSY-0004948
Professional Interests:
Latinx student concerns, student of color concerns, power & privilege issues, social justice issues, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, interpersonal concerns, EMDR, sexual health, self-care, general health & well-being, and mindfulness. I also offer services in Spanish.
Brittany Rodriguez, BSW, Case Management MSW Intern
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work, Minor in Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Professional Interests
Anxiety, grief, trauma, self esteem, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationships, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Lisa Shows, MS, LPC, 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
Stephanie Taylor, MA, Clinical Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern
Education
- Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Professional Interests
Spirituality and religious exploration, sexual wellness, relationships, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, identity development, social justice advocacy, anxiety, and depression
Matt Van Schoick, PsyD, Outreach 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
Kim Vercauteren-Griffin, MA, LPC, 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.
Melissa Wheeler, M.A. Doctoral Practicum Student
Education:
- Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Addictions, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Professional Interests
Substance Use and Abuse, Process Addictions, Multicultural Feminist Psychology, DBT, Mindfulness, Social Justice Advocacy, and Strength Based Collaborative Approach.