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  • Authenticity
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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


Marca McCallie, LPC, (she/her/hers), LGBTQIA+ Specialist

Credentials

  • Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor: LPC-17290

Education

  • Doctoral Student, 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


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 –


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), Masters Intern

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (In Progress)

Professional Interests

Interests- Growth, trauma, meaning-making, self-compassion, mindfulness, stress management, boundaries, physical wellness, anxiety, and depression


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), 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



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


Olutimmi Agbelemose, MA, (He/Him/His), Doctoral Intern

Education

  • Doctoral Student, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
  • Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
  • Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Grace University, Omaha, NE

Professional Interests

Issues specific to student-athletes, Adjustment, Mindfulness, Identity Development, Anxiety, Depression, Emotion Regulation, Stress management, Self-Compassion, Multiculturalism and Intersectionality, Grief, Collaborative approaches to processing and solutions.

 


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