Kathleen J. Scott, Ph.D. kjscott@salisbury.edu
Dr. Scott became Director of the Counseling Center at Salisbury University in 2007. Prior to that she was Director of Counseling Centers at Rochester Institute of Technology and State University of New York 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 Salisbury University in 1996 and earned her graduate degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1998. She joined the Counseling Center 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 using a strengths based and client centered approach. Specific areas of interest include: interpersonal relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, decision making, and adjustment. In addition, Dawn oversees the Training Program and provides clinical supervision for graduate interns seeking careers in counseling, psychology, and social work. She is registered with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice clinical supervision for advanced licensure.
Cynthia Holloway, LGSW, Counselor, cbholloway@salisbury.edu
Cynthia joined the counseling staff in September 2009. She completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work in December 2006 from Salisbury University, 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 the Counseling Center 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 the Counseling Center 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.

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Interns:

Jessica Dailey, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling2@salisbury.edu Jessica is currently a first year graduate student, enrolled in the Master's of Social Work Program. She graduated from Salisbury University December 2010, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Jessica previously worked with at-risk children and their families at an after-school program, and has volunteered at several other community service projects. Areas of interest include college student mental health, outreach, and enhancing clinical experience related to relationship violence and substance abuse.
Anisa Gharbi, Counseling Intern, SWCounseling4@salisbury.edu Anisa is a Graduate Student from the University of Scranton who plans to graduate May 2012 with her M.A. in Community Counseling. Anisa earned her B.A. from Salisbury University in 2008 in Psychology and minor in Spanish. As a graduate intern, she has had the opportunity to counsel college students on a wide range of issues at the University of Scranton and at Keystone College in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Anisa’s areas of interest include college student mental health, the international and study abroad student population, diversity, spirituality and counseling, grief counseling and domestic violence/sexual abuse. Anisa uses an integrative Cognitive Behavioral and Person-Centered approach in counseling.
Tyler Hohman, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling1@salisbury.edu Tyler graduated from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio in May of 2009 with a degree in Adolescent-Young Adult Education with an emphasis in both Social Studies and Special Education. Tyler is a Master of Social Work graduate student at Salisbury, and will graduate in May of 2012 with his MSW. His areas of interest include crisis and grief counseling, family interactions, and substance abuse. Tyler has worked for two summers as an addictions counselor at the Sandcastles Assessment Unit in Ocean City. His theoretical interests include Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Theresa M. Miller, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling3@salisbury.edu Theresa is a Masters of Social Work graduate student at Salisbury University. She completed her undergraduate degree with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Regent University in 2011. Prior to receiving her degree, she worked hands-on with military families, advocating on their behalf, and providing resources for grief counseling, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. Theresa's theoretical interests include an integrative approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy while focusing on increasing client motivation for actual change.

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Administrative Assistant:

Eleanor Coleman, B.S.W., eacoleman@salisbury.edu
Eleanor has been with the Counseling Center 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. Counseling Center staff members will respond to messages at his or her earliest convenience.