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- 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:
Behavioral Health/ Path to Care
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
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
Rachael Shapiro Heredia, LMSW, (she/her), Behavioral Health Provider
- Master of Social Work, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ,
- Bachelor of Science, Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Credentials
- Temporary Licensed Master Social Worker in Arizona: LMSW-08370T
Professional Interests
Holistic, integrated care; first-generation students, LGBTQIA2SL+ affirming practice, ADHD and neurodiversity, identity development and life transitions, trauma-informed care, social justice advocacy, multicultural counseling, relationship issues, coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression, person-centered, strengths-based approaches.
Staff and Administration
Ashlyn Appelbaum, MA, (she/her/hers), Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education
- Doctor of Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – In Progress
- Master of Arts, Psychology, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Goucher College
- Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Goucher College
Professional Interests
- Anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ support, obsessive-compulsive disorder, identity development, holistic health and wellness, stress management, adjustment to life transitions, meaning and purpose, family of origin concerns, relationship concerns, group therapy, couples therapy.
- Therapeutic Approach: Strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered care utilizing Mindfulness Self-Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy
Blair Puleo, Ph.D., (she/her), Psychologist, Outreach Coordinator
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.
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-006073
- New York Licensed Psychologist: 028006
Professional Interests
Couples/relationships, Greek life, student-athletes, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, life transitions, meaning and purpose, grief and loss, and career development
Carina Terry, BS (they/them), Doctoral Psychology Intern
Education
- In Progress: Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT
- Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, Utah State University, Logan, UT
Professional Interests
Trauma; challenges intersecting with identities and cultures, including 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and SES or class; neurodivergence, including ADHD and ASD; relationship challenges; depression; anxiety; challenges related to family of origin; use of approaches centering empowerment and connection to body; use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; use of culturally-affirming and systems-level approaches.
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
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.
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.
Jade Luera, 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
Lei’a Brookhouser, BS, (she/her), Doctoral Psychology Practicum Student
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University
- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience, Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Northern Arizona University — in progress.
Professional Interests
Relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, healthy coping skills, ADHD, group therapy, strength-based therapy.
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
Liz Winnop McWinn, MA, (She/her), Doctoral Practicum Student
Education
- University of Wyoming, BS – Kinesiology and health promotion – Laramie, WY
- University of Denver, MA – Sport and Performance Psychology – Denver, CO
- NAU, PhD in progress – School Psychology/Counseling Psychology Flagstaff, AZ
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
Credentials
- Arizona Licensed Psychologist: PSY-005968
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
Matt Van Schoick, PsyD, (he/him), Interim Director
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.
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