University of Central Florida Counseling Center

	David Wallace, Ph.D. - Director Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia Internship: Counseling Center, University of Missouri-Columbia Licensed Psychologist: Florida and MIssouri Professional Interests: Counseling Center Administration and Team Building, Life Transitions, Religious Issues in Counseling, Gender Issues, LGBTQ Issues, Prevention, Management of Stress and Anxiety, Multicultural Issues. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, informed by Cognitive, Interpersonal, Existential, Adlerian and Systemic approaches.
	Vivian Yamada, Psy.D. - Licensed Psychologist Associate Director, Clinical Services Education: Psy.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Clinical Psychology Internship: Butler University Counseling Center & Tri-County Community Mental Health Center Consortium. Licensed Psychologist: Florida Professional Interests: Relationship issues, couples counseling, sexual assault and abuse recovery, diversity issues, sexual orientation issues, self-injury, training and supervision. Area of Center Coordination: Crisis Intervention Theoretical Orientation: Integrative interpersonal, psychodynamic, family systems, multicultural, and feminist.
	Karen Hofmann, Ph.D. - Licensed Psychologist; Associate Director, Training Education: Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Counseling Psychology Internship: Student Counseling Center, Texas A&M University Licensed Psychologist: Florida Professional Interests: Relationship & family issues, women/gender issues, sexual abuse, self-injury, identity development, sexual orientation, social justice, group process, training & supervision. Area of Center Coordination: Multicultural services, website, and Allies Program Theoretical Orientation: Integrative interpersonal, humanistic/existential, psychodynamic, relational/cultural, feminist. Bilingual in Spanish
	Teresa Chmelir, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC - Associate Director, Prevention Education: Ph.D., Barry University, M.A., Florida International University, B.S.W., Florida State University Internship: Community Counseling Center of Central Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Florida Professional Interests: Community based mental health and substance abuse systems of care, prevention, intervention, crisis response, program development. Area of Center Coordination: Prevention, QPR, Outreach, Knight Advice, Self-Discovery Knights Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Developmental Psychology, Psychodynamic and Systemic approaches.
	Wade Arnold, M.Div., Ph.D. - Psychological Resident Education: Ph.D., University of Florida; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University Internship: University of Central Florida Counseling Center. Professional Interests: Positive psychology, psychological well-being, religion & spirituality in psychotherapy, life coaching, couples counseling, group counseling, anxiety, depression, philosophy of psychology. Area of Center Coordination: Group Coordinator, QPR Coordinator, Outreach & Developmental Programming Coordinator. Theoretical Orientation: Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Christian Psychotherapy.
	Andrew Blair, Ph.D. - Licensed Psychologist Education: Ph.D., University of Florida, Counseling Psychology Internship: Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University Licensed Psychologist: Florida Professional Interests: Relationship/Interpersonal processes, gender, sexuality, diversity issues, men's issues, athletic body image concerns, career development. Area of Center Coordination: Self-Discovery Knights Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal & relational, experiential, humanistic, oppression sensitive.
	Cindy Blecha, LMHC - Specialist, Student Counseling Education: M.A., Rollins College, Mental Health Counseling Internship: Counseling Center, University of Central Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Florida, Interests: Relationships & family issues, interpersonal skill development, identity development, self-esteem, diversity issues, body image concerns & career development. Area of Center Coordination: Career Counseling & Development. Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal & Relational, Humanistic/ Existential.
	Kelly Burton, Ph.D. - Licensed Psychologist Education: Ph.D., University of Florida - Counseling Psychology Internship: Center for Counseling and Student Development, University of Delaware Professional Interests: Romantic Relationships, Family of Origin Concerns, Women's Issues, Interpersonal Processes, Couples Counseling, Personal Growth and Development Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Humanistic.
	Cathy Connolly, Ph.D., - Psychological Resident Certified Consultant in Sport Psychology (AASP) Education: Ph.D., Florida State University, Counseling & School Psychology Internship: University of Central Florida Counseling Center. Professional Interests: Sport psychology-performance enhancement, adjustment & developmental issues, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, interpersonal relationships, career counseling Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, existential
	Luis Cruz-Orega, LMHC, NCC - Specialist, Student Counseling Education: A.B.D., Andrews University Internship: Ohio State University Mental Health Counselor: Florida, National Certified Counselor Professional Interests: Personal growth & development, grief & loss, integration of spiritual/religious resources, relationships/family issues, multicultural counseling, Latin issues, theoretical and philosophical issues in psychology, training and supervision. Area of Coordination: Rosen College of Hospitality Management Theoretical Orientation: Integrative psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, and transpersonal approaches to therapy. Bilingual in Spanish
	Kristy Forare, Psy.D. - Licensed Psychologist Education: Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology, Clinical Psychology Internship: Brigham Young University, Counseling and Career Center Licensed Psychologist: Florida: Professional Interests: Relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, identity development, college transition issues, couples counseling, women's issues, depression and anxiety. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative including cognitive, interpersonal, and developmental.
	Shari-Ann James, Ph.D., - Licensed Psychologist Education: Ph.D., University of Georgia, Counseling Psychology Internship: University Counseling Center, University of South Carolina Licensed Psychologist: Florida Professional Interests: Multicultural issues, international students, relationship concerns, grief & loss, student-athletes, developmental issues career concerns, organizational development, training & supervision. Therapy Orientation: Interpersonal, humanistic, existential.
	Andrew Luchner, Psy.D., - Licensed Psychologist Education: Argosy University - Atlanta, Clinical Psychology Internship: Counseling Center, University at Buffalo Professional interests: self-esteem, self-identity, and self-worth; relationships; family of origin issues; depression; loss; developmental and transitional concerns. Theoretical orientation: Psychodynamic, Humanistic
	Larry Marks, Ph.D. - Licensed Psychologist Education: Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Counseling Psychology Internship: Counseling Center, University of Missouri-Columbia Licensed Psychologist: Florida Professional Interests: College student developmental issues, stress management, time management, relationship issues, depression, gender issues, diversity issues/awareness, personal growth, group counseling, outreach programming, counseling center research. Area of Center Coordination: Research & Staff Development. Theoretical Orientation: Humanistic, interpersonal, psychodynamic.
	Casey Moser, Psy.D., - Licensed Psychologist Education: Psy.D. Argosy University, Clinical Psychology Internship: Counseling Center, University of Rochester Licensed Psychologist: Florida Interests: relationship concerns, family of origin dynamics, identity development, perfectionism and self acceptance, sexual orientation concerns, grief/loss, performance enhancement/sport and exercise psychology, eating disorders, couples counseling, and group therapy. Theoretical orientation: psychodynamic (relational/interpersonal), humanistic/existential modalities.
	Clymene Wilkins, M.A., - Registered Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern Education: M.A., Rollins College, Mental Health Internship: Counseling Center, University of Central Florida Registered Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern: Florida Professional Interests: Sexual assault and abuse/trauma recovery, relationship and family or origin issues, identity development, women's issues, diversity and sexual orientation issues, grief & loss, self esteem, self worth, & self acceptance, and existential dilemmas. Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, humanistic/holistic/existential, interpersonal and relational, psychodynamic, family systems, multicultural & feminist and experiential.
	Valeska Wilson, M.A. - Specialist, Student Counseling Education: M.A., University of Central Florida, Mental Health Program Internship: Counseling Center, University of Central Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Florida, National Certified Counselor Professional Interests: Self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety management, relationship and women's issues, eating disorders, abuse related concerns, personal growth and improvement.. Areas of Coordination: Reach for Wellness Biofeedback Program, Student Health Services Liaison. Theoretical Orientation: Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral.
	Jacquie Withers, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Education: M.S.W., Florida State University, Social Work/Clinical Track Internship: Florida Hospital and BETA Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Florida Professional Interests: Relationship and family issues, interpersonal skill development, self esteem, grief and loss issues and outreach Areas of Coordination: Community Liaison & Referral Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral
	Aaron Misiano, B.S., Information Technology - Coordinator Computer Applications
	Shelly Hall, MSW - Program Assistant
	Kristen Kontogiorgis, B.S. - Program Assistant Education: B.S., University of Central Florida Duties: Responsible for front-office and phone reception, scheduling of appointments, updating and maintaining records, and some data-tracking.
	Barbara Sherwood - Administrative Assistant Duties: Assists in conducting daily administrative activities including payroll, special projects, budget, correspondence, and purchasing. Responsible for overseeing the operations of support offices and supervising all support personnel.