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, LMSW (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 Master Social Worker: LMSW-17228

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.

Andy Bixler, BS, (he/him), Substance Use Disorder GA

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

– LatinX 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

Brooke Edwards, MA, (she/her), Doctoral Practicum Student

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), Interim 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

Cody Goforth, MA, (he/him), Doctoral Practicum Trainee

Education

Education Specialist, School Psychology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Master of Arts, School Psychology, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Professional Interests

Harm reduction in substance use, health and wellness, relationships, anxiety, depression

Jade Patterson, CMSW, LMSW, LMHP, Counselor

Education

Master of Arts, Social Work, University of Nebraska – Omaha
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Doane University, Crete, NE

Licenses

Nebraska – Licensed Master Social Worker – #2046
Nebraska – Licensed Mental Health Practitioner – #5688
Arizona – Licensed Master Social Worker – #19695

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), Interim 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