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.
Anisa Diab, M.S., NCC, Program Coordinator STAND4YOU, ajdiab@salisbury.edu
Anisa joined the Counseling Center staff in 2012 as Program Coordinator for the STAND4YOU, suicide prevention and mental health promotion program. Anisa completed her graduate internship in the Counseling Center at SU during the Spring of 2012 and earned her master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Scranton. Anisa also graduated from Salisbury University in 2008 with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her interests include suicide prevention, college mental health, diversity issues, spirituality and counseling, and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy.

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Interns:

Amanda Cordrey, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling3@salisbury.edu Amanda is a graduate student in the Master of Social Work Program.
Abbey Keppel, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling4@salisbury.edu Abbey is currently a first year graduate student, enrolled in the Master of Social Work Program. She graduated in May 2012 from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Abbey previously worked with a school social worker counseling at-risk children, and has interned in Civil Rights at the United States Department of Agriculture for the past three summers.
Olivia Magarelli, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling2@salisbury.edu is a graduate student enrolled in the Masters of Social Work Program. Olivia graduated from Salisbury University in May 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. As a social work intern Olivia has had experience working with at-risk student and immigrant populations to improve their quality of life. Olivia has a special interest in training further to practice crisis counseling, and substance abuse treatments with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions.
Lora Wolz, Social Work Intern, SWCounseling1@salisbury.edu currently a Master of Social Work graduate student at Salisbury University. She graduated from Salisbury University May 2012, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. During her studies at SU she worked at a residential facility for the Developmentally Disabled. She has also volunteered to work with disadvantage youth during her study abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador and at local homeless shelters. Areas of interest include young adult mental health and developmentally disabled clients.

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.