Counseling Services Staff List
Full Time Staff
Betsy Bianco, LCSW, University at Buffalo (Social Work, 2007), Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theoretical Orientation: Systems, person centered, and cognitive behavioral
Professional Interests: Multicultural Issues, family of origin concerns, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, spirituality and mental health
Kathryne (Katie) Coric, LCSW, University at Buffalo (Social Work, 2006)
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, Systems
Professional Interests: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, suicide prevention and treatment, trauma, family issues
David L. Gilles-Thomas, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, (Clinical Psychology, 1993), Licensed Psychologist.
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative (Psychodynamic, Feminist, Interpersonal)
Professional Interests: Training, rape education, men's issues, feminism, diversity and differences, the politics of mental health, philosophy of mind, outreach, and professional uses for the internet and the media
Andrea Greenwood Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (Counseling Psychology, 2002), Licensed Psychologist, Assistant Director/Assistant Clinical Director
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, feminist, interpersonal/psychodynamic/systems
Professional Interests: Women's issues, eating disorders, family of origins issues, spirituality and faith as coping resources
Melinda Haggerty, Ph.D, University at Buffalo (Counseling Psychology, 2011), Psychologist
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic, Humanisitic, Systems
Professional Interests: Family of origin concerns, grief and loss, depression, romantic relationships/couples counseling, counseling needs of those diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections
Sung Eun Kim-Kubiak, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, (Clinical Psychology, 1999), NYS Licensed, (overseeing the APA accredited pre-doctoral psychology internship program), Assistant Director
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative (Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Feminist, DBT, CBT)
Professional Interests: Trauma & recovery (especially sexual abuse, assault, rape), diversity, training & supervision, group therapy, consultation, spirituality & mental health
Sean Knoche, LCSW, University at Buffalo (Social Work, 2003), Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Adaptive Information Processing, Functional Contextualism
Professional Interests: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing); Psychological Trauma; Childhood Trauma/Neglect/Stressors and Recovery; Substance Abuse; Third Wave Behaviorism; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Mindfulness Intervention Strategies
Rachel A. Kraatz, LCSW, University at Buffalo (Social Work, 2006), Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Theoretical Orientation: Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused
Professional Interests: Training/supervision, effects of trauma (especially childhood trauma), family therapy, group therapy, grief and loss
Sharon Mitchell, Ph.D. The Ohio State University (Counseling Psychology, 1990), Licensed Psychologist, Director
Theoretical Orientation: Feminist, Cognitive-Behavioral, Systems
Professional Interests: Training/supervision, group therapy, multicultural issues, racial identity development, women's issues (eating disorders, sexual assault), college student development
Julie M. Mullany, M.A., Argosy University – Chicago (Clinical Psychology, 2009) Counselor
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic, Interpersonal/Relational, Developmental, Feminist/Multicultural theory
Professional Interests: multicultural issues, LGBTQ concerns, body Image/Eating Disorders, personality disorders, marginalized populations, projective assessment, group theory & group therapy, training & supervision
Eboka "Bo" Mullins, Ph.D., Purdue University (Counseling Psychology, 2011), Psychologist
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal
Professional Interests: Multicultural issues, racial identity development, underrepresented college student development, anxiety disorders, sports psychology, personality assessment, career development, and men's issues
Thomas J. Neill, LCSW, University at Buffalo, (Social Work, 1999), Clinical Social Worker, Social Work Internship Coordinator
Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic, Feminist, Systems
Professional Interests: Men's health and sexuality issues, sexual trauma and recovery, male survivors of sexual abuse, poverty and class issues, incarcerated trauma survivors, grief and loss issues, mental health outreach and education to under-served populations, LGBT issues, feminism
Michelle Olandese, LCSWR; University at Buffalo (Social Work, 1998). Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Outreach Coordinator
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative: transtheoretical model of change, person centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic
Professional Interests: alcohol/drug addiction; diversity issues particularly LGBTQ; trauma & recovery; family of origin issues; spirituality and sexual health
Amberly Panepinto, Ph.D., Miami University (Clinical Psychology, 2004), Licensed Psychologist
Theoretical Orientation: Existential, Constructivist, Humanistic, DBT
Professional Interests: Trauma recovery (particularly sexual violence and combat), existential issues, women's issues, training and supervision, coping skills
Liz Snider, LCSW-R, University at Buffalo, (Social Work, 1988), Clinical Director, Group coordinator, SSW Field Liaison & Field Educator
Theoretical Orientation: Systems, Interpersonal/Relational , psychodynamic
Professional Interests: Family of Origin and developmental issues, Trauma recovery, Grief & Loss, DBT/coping skills, training & supervision
Amanda Tyson-Ryba, Ph.D., Lehigh University (Counseling Psychology, 2006), Licensed Psychologist, Practicum Coordinator
Theoretical Orientation: Integrationist (Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Professional Interests: Supervision, training, relationship issues, mood and anxiety disorders, suicide prevention and intervention, intersection of sexual assault and alcohol use
Carissa C. Uschold, LCSW-R, University at Buffalo (Social Work, 2001), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Eating Disorder Treatment Team Coordinator
Theoretical Orientation: Feminist, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Humanistic, Systems
Professional Interests: Eating Disorders, Yoga and Mindfulness, women's issues, sexual trauma and recovery, grief and loss, trauma, multi-cultural & diversity issues, anxiety, training & supervision
Psychiatry
- Yogesh Bakhai, M.D., University of Bombay, (Psychiatry). Psychiatrist
- Mike DiGiacomo, M.D., University at Buffalo, Psychiatry Resident
- Michael Godzala, M.D., University at Buffalo, Psychiatry Resident
- Maria "Trixie" Mariano, M.D., University at Buffalo, Psychiatry Resident
- Calvert Warren, M.D., University of Rochester (Psychiatry), Psychiatrist
Pre-Doctoral Interns
- Lydia Canty, Georgia State University
- Erin Cornelius, University of Miami
- Paul Norris, Pacific University
Advanced Practicum/Extern
- Heather Cosgrove
- Amy Fish
- Jessalyn Klein
Social Work Interns
- Brad Linn
- Matthew Orlando
- Colleen McCormack
- Michael Starks
Graduate Assistants
- Deepti Athalye, Clinical
- Jack Mack, Clinical
- Brad Linn
- Katie Billingsley
First Year Practicum
- Katie Billingsley
- Jessica Goodell
- Hidetoshi Hama
Support Staff
- Lois Blaustein
- Michele Brown
- Susan Kondek