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:

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Behavioral Health/ Path to Care

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Alicia Garner, MS, MA, (she/her), Behavioral Health Provider

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

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Hannah Nunez, DBH, MA, (she/her), Behavioral Health Coordinator

Education

• Doctor of Behavioral Health, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
• 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

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Staff and Administration

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Blair Puleo, Ph.D., (she/her), Post-Doctoral Trainee

Under supervision by licensed staff

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, A.Z.
• Masters of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, A.Z.
• Bachelor of Arts, Honors in Psychology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Professional Interests

Couples/relationships, student-athletes, anxiety, depression, health and wellness, life transitions, family of origin, grief and loss, meaning making, and career development

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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, gender-affirming care

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Christopher Kalas, B.A., (he/him/his), Doctoral Intern

Under supervision by licensed staff

Education

• Current Doctor of Philosophy student, Combined Counseling and School Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, A.Z.
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, A.Z.

Professional Interests

Young-adulthood, suicide, self-harm, social concerns, and self-esteem

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Chris Margeson, PhD, (he/him), Manager, Behavioral & Mental Health, 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, gender-affirming care, stress management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strength based collaborative approach to solutions

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Dana Mallett, LCSW, Counselor

Education

• Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, WI
• Master of Science, Human and Community Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI
• Bachelor of Art, Sociology, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI

Credentials

• Arizona Licensed Clinical Social Worker: LCSW-22102

Professional Interests

Multiculturalism & intersectionality, LGBTQIA+ support, identity development, trauma, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, healthy coping skills, relationships, strengths-based and person-centered therapy.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Kate Murdaugh, MS, LPC, Counselor (she/her/hers), Masters Internship Coordinator

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 concerns and identity exploration, anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns, grief and loss, self-compassion/self-care practices, couples/relationships, career decision-making, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches

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Lisa Shows, MS, LPC, (she/her), Outreach Coordinator

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

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Lisa Taylor, LCSW (she/her/hers), Manager, Behavioral & Mental Health

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

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Marca McCallie, PhD, LPC, (she/her/hers)

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Combined Counseling/School Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
• 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

• 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, Identity exploration, multiculturalism & intersectionality, trauma, grief, sexual assault support, relationships/couples/nonmonogamy, substance misuse, eating concerns, sexual problems, emotional regulation support
• Modalities: Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Existential therapy, Strength-based/Solution-focused

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Matt Van Schoick, PsyD, (he/him), Assistant Director & Clinical Coordinator/Telemedicine 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 gender-affirming care.

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Miriam Offner, MA, LPC, (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

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Counselor:  LPC-22470

Professional Interests

Anxiety, depression, sexual wellness, women’s issues, family of origin, spirituality and religious exploration, LGBTQ+ concerns, identity development, social justice advocacy

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Rachel Miller, B.S. (she/her/hers), Doctoral Intern

Under supervision by licensed staff

Education

• Current Doctor of Psychology student, Clinical Psychology, Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University

Professional Interests

Young-adulthood, life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, health and wellness, student athletes, body image, eating concerns, relationship challenges and boundaries, mindfulness

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