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, 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, LMSW, (she/her), Case Management Coordinator/Counselor in Training

Education

Master of Social Work, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

Professional Interests

Case management, resource connection, serious mental illness, depression, eating concerns, life transitions, identity development, career-decision making, health and wellness.

Mental Health Support Squad

Curtis Wilmer (He/him/his), Graduate Assistant

Education

Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (In Progress)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professional Interests

Self-compassion, mindfulness, trauma, healthy coping skills, anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, relationship skills, life transitions, career-decision making, mental health education

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

Mollie Bartholomew, MSMFT, (she/her), Behavioral Health Provider

Education

Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

Credentials

Licensed Associate Counselor in Arizona: LAC-21709

Professional Interests

Anxiety, emotional regulation, transition/adjustment, health and wellness, career/major exploration, mindfulness, meaning making, self compassion, and faith integration.

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, MA, (she/her), 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

Blair Puleo, M.A., (she/her), Doctoral Intern

Education

Doctoral Candidate, 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

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 (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

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, 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

Nichole Fiene, M.A., Doctoral Intern

Education

Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Chadron State University, Chadron State, NE

Professional Interests

Trauma, women’s health and wellness, depression, eating disorder and body image concerns, self-esteem, relationships, family of origin concerns, grief and loss, substance use, stress management, and life transitions.