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.

Therapist:

Dawn Harner, LCSW-C (Training Coordinator) 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, adjusting to college, depression, and anxiety.
Heather McGee, M.A., NCC hlmcgee@salisbury.edu
Heather joined our staff in September 2007. An SU alumna, she earned her master’s in Counseling from Wake Forest University in 2007 and her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Loyola University of Chicago in 2004. She joined SCS after having provided counseling services to college students at Wake Forest University and Salem College, and having worked as an addictions counselor for adolescents and adults at the Somerset County Health Department. Her theoretical approach is humanistic and client-centered, and she often utilizes motivational interviewing techniques in her work with clients.
Tasha Thomas, M.A. 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.

Interns:

Cynthia Holloway, Social Work Intern
Cynthia joined Student Counseling Services in the fall of 2008. She completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work at SU in 2007. Cynthia is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree. Past counseling experiences include interning at Coastal Hospice, co-facilitating bereavement groups and working with small children groups. Her approach to therapy includes a client-centered approach. She is excited about her involvement with the Student Counseling Services and looks forward to her internship and learning opportunity.

Jennifer Poole, Social Work Intern
Jennifer joined Student Counseling Services in the Fall of 2008. She obtained an undergraduate degree in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology from Salisbury University. Jennifer is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree and has experience working with college students from a Student Affairs perspective. Past counseling experience includes interning at the Life Crisis Center with abused children and teens. Jennifer is eager to expand her knowledge of the counseling field through this internship experience and emphasizes a holistic, systems approach to therapy.

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.

Note: E-mail is not secure means of communication and confidentiality is not ensured. Student Counseling Services Staff will respond to messages at his or her earliest convenience.