Kathleen J Scott, Ph. D kjscott@salisbury.edu
Dr. Scott became Director of Student Counseling Services at Salisbury University in 2007. Prior to that she was Director of Counseling Centers at Rochester Institute of Technology and University at Buffalo. She served as Training Director in the Counseling Center and as a faculty member in the Counseling Psychology Program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Scott is a licensed psychologist in Maryland, New York and Virginia and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah in 1985. Her professional interests include college student mental health, diversity, ethics, and training.

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Senior Staff:

Dawn Harner, LCSW-C, Training Coordinator/Counselor, daharner@salisbury.edu
Dawn joined our staff in August 2005. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at SU in 1996 and earned her graduate degree in social work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1998. She joined SCS after working at the Worcester County Health Department for nine years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Her main theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Specific areas of interest include: relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, decision making, and adjusting to college.
Cynthia Holloway, MSW, Counselor, cbholloway@salisbury.edu
Cynthia joined the counseling staff in September 2009. She completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work in December 2006 from SU, and her graduate degree in Social Work from SU in May 2009. Cynthia was a graduate intern at Student Counseling Services and enjoys an integrative approach to therapy. Her areas of counseling interests include: anxiety, bereavement, self-esteem and spiritual issues.
Amy Isaacs, LCSW-C, Counselor, apisaacs@salisbury.edu
Amy returned to Student Counseling Services in the fall of 2009, having worked here 2006-2008. She obtained a master of social work degree from University of Maryland-Baltimore in 2002, an MA in art therapy from George Washington University in 1999, and a BA from Wilson College in 1969. She has worked in a variety of settings with children, adults, and families.
Carol Stange, LCSW-C, Counselor castange@salisbury.edu Carol joined our staff again in September, 2009 after having worked here previously. She earned her graduate degree in social work in 1994 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. She has worked in a variety of settings with children, adults, couples, families and groups. Specialty areas include adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, codependency and interpersonal relationship issues. Her theoretical perspective is eclectic, but she particularly likes to use cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Tasha Thomas, M.A., LCPC, Counselor, tkthomas@salisbury.edu
Tasha has been a member of Student Counseling Services staff since 2001. She began her tenure as a graduate intern and returned as a clinician in 2003. She earned her master's degree in counseling psychology from Salisbury University in 2001. Upon graduation, she worked in various administrative positions within Residence Life. Her theoretical perspective has its foundation in cognitive-behavioral therapy however she often utilizes an integrative approach including psychodynamic and solution-based brief therapy. Ms. Thomas also utilizes techniques of energy psychology.
Alysha B. Warren, M.A., Program Coordinator/Counselor, abwarren@salisbury.edu
Alysha joined the Student Counseling Services staff in April 2009 to develop the Campus Against Violence (CAV) Program, which includes prevention, education, and counseling services for students related to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. CAV is funded through a grant obtained from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Prior to joining the staff, Alysha worked as a therapist at the DC Rape Crisis Center where she provided individual, group and couples counseling to survivors of sexual violence and managed the field placement program. In her work with clients, Alysha is empowerment and client-focused and integrates a variety of approaches. She received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Trinity University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology of Women from Hollins University.

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Interns:

Nikki Dyer, Social Work Intern,
Nikki is interning in Student Counseling Services. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Richmond in 1998 and earned a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the College of William & Mary in 2000. Nikki also holds a master's certificate in academic advising from Kansas State University. Since 2007, she has worked in the Office of Student Disability Support Services. Her counseling interests include cognitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and group therapy.

Siobhan McDaniel, Social Work Intern, sm44681@students.salisbury.edu
Siobhan McDaniel joined the Student Counseling Services team in the fall of 2009 as a Master of Social Work Intern. She is a concentration year student in the graduate Social Work Department at Salisbury University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia. Siobhan is eager to apply the theories she learned from her undergraduate and graduate courses to her field placement here as a counselor. Ms. McDaniel has a variety of interests that include counseling and outreach services for students related to sexual assault, eating disorder awareness, relationship problems, substance abuse prevention, and crisis intervention. Siobhan will graduate in May of 2010 with her MSW.
Jessica Megary, Social Work Intern, jt25160@students.salisbury.edu
Jessica is an M.S.W. intern with Student Counseling Services for the 2009-2010 academic year. After completing her B.A. in English at SU in 1997 and her M.A. in English at SU in 1999, she returned to her beloved alma mater as a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program in 2008. Jessica enjoyed working with college students as an English instructor at SU and Wor-Wic Community College and looks forward to interacting with students in counseling services this year. Her theoretical interests include mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, reality therapy, and existential psychotherapy, and she hopes to integrate these theories into her practice as a college counselor.
Katie Rizman, Social Work Intern, kr95264@students.salisbury.edu
Katie joins the Student Counseling Services staff as a graduate intern for the 2009-2010 academic year. Katie graduated from Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA) in 2007 with a degree in Sociology and is currently in her final year in Salisbury University’s Social Work Graduate program. Katie plans on utilize the knowledge and skills she has developed through her coursework in order to develop her capability to successfully work as a mental health counselor. Katie is very enthusiastic about joining SCS and the experience she will gain in areas such as psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach programming, intake interviews, multiculturalism, and wellness.

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Administrative Assistant:

Eleanor Coleman, B.S.W., eacoleman@salisbury.edu
Eleanor has been with Counseling Services since 1995. Eleanor uses her social work background to distinguish critical situations from typical ones and to designate an appropriate staff member to work with each student. She is generally the first person students talk to on the phone or see in person when they come into the center. She provides safety and confidentiality to students as they begin the counseling process. Eleanor also coordinates testing accommodations for students with disabilities.

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