2011-12 STAFF

 DIRECTOR

Shelly Kerr, Ph.D. (1997, Washington State University)

• Roles at the UCTC: Director and Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Interpersonal, Cognitive orientation to therapy. Expertise in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues, hate crimes, sexual assault and abuse, depression, and anxiety. Interest in diversity related and social justice issues.
• Personal interests: hiking, reading mysteries, playing Wii, watching American Idol, listening to music, and traveling.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/TRAINING DIRECTOR

H. Brooks Morse, Ph.D. (1995, University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Assistant Director/Training Director/Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Feminist, multicultural, and experiential approach to counseling; training and supervision of new professionals; multiculturalism and social justice; and trauma, disordered eating, body sizism, cultural identity, gender and sexual orientation, family of origin clinical interests
• Training roles: Training Director; facilitating supervision of supervision, trauma intervention and assessment, and ethics seminars for Pre-doctoral interns; Pre-doctoral Intern supervisor; psychology resident supervisor. Outreach Projects: Bias Response Team and Cultural Competency Project member. 
• Liaisons:  Dean's Consultation Committee and Academic Refund Committee.
• Play: My partner and I moved to the Northwest for the outdoor opportunities. I love to hike and backpack in the mountains or on the coast. I also find great enjoyment in watching my furry family members’ enthusiastic curiosity about life.
• Song I could listen to over and over again:  I have watched the Glee cast perform and sing "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga more times than I am willing to admit
• Favorite books from 2011:  Homer's Odyssey (not the original, but about a cat's life who had his eyes surgically removed when a few days old to save his life,) and Art of Racing in the Rain.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Joseph DeWitz, Ph.D. (2004, Ohio State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Assistant Director/Clinical Director and Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Humanistic/existential philosophy toward life/work; integrating solution-focused and holistic ideals in therapy, while being mindful of cultural and individual differences.  Enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to: anxiety and mood problems, adjustment difficulties, identity exploration/development, relationship concerns, men’s issues and positive masculinity, finding meaning/purpose in life, severe and persistent mental illness, and generally finding ways to make life more enjoyable and productive for individuals.  In supervision, emphasis is placed on a collaborative, developmental approach tailored to an individual’s interests and needs.
• Favorite Activities: walking/biking, watching movies, Food Network and cooking (of course eating too), gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Edel Davenport, M.S. (1980, University Of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Associate Director/ Senior Staff Therapist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Psycho-dynamic, interpersonal and multicultural approach to therapy, training and supervision, facilitation of dialogues regarding diversity issues and working closely with the international university community; leader of Supervision of Supervision-and Crisis Intervention Seminars ; Liaison/consultant to the Office of International Affairs, University Health Center, Residence Life, Dean’s Consultation, Student Crisis Center and UCTC Advisory Board.
• Favorite outdoor activity: Regardless of ‘rain or shine’ (ideally, blue sky and brisk air), walking with friends, two-legged and four-legged.

CLINICAL STAFF

Alisia Caban, Ph.D. (2010, University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC:  Assistant Clinical Director, Eating Disorders Coordinator, and Senior Staff Psychologist. 
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Clinical and Professional Interests: Interpersonal process infused with multiculturalism, feminism, and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy; therapeutic approach takes into consideration the ecological model. Enjoy working with students of color, LGBTQ, international students, eating disorder and body image concerns, trauma, self injurious behaviors, and issues related to acculturation, cultural identity, and family of origin. Interest in training, supervision, and the development of multicultural competence. Approach to supervision is collaborative, multicultural and feminist-oriented, with a focus on meeting trainees at their developmental level. Liaison with Center on Diversity and Community.
• Training Roles: Eating Disorders Treatment Team;  Eating Disorders Intervention & Treatment Seminar Leader; Career/Job Seminar Leader; Supervision of Eating Disorders GTF
• Favorite outdoor activity:  Going on walks/strolls/hikes with my partner and our dog, Tako. 

Jon Davies, Ph.D.(1991 University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist and Advisor and Co-founder of the University of Oregon Men's Center 
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Helping people address a variety of issues including self esteem, depression, anxiety, gender, motivational concerns, trauma,  family and parenting issues, anger management, veterans concerns, and spirituality. Humanistic and interpersonal approach to counseling--which means he focuses on the importance of the counseling relationship in helping people change and find value, meaning and purpose in one’s experiences. He also specializes in men’s work and is currently co-developer of the Men’s Center approach to working with college men. This approach encourages college men to aspire to “possible masculinities” which is guided by what our culture and campus community need from college men. He is dedicated to sexual assault prevention.
• Personal Interests: When not with his family and grandchildren Jon can be found on long, slow runs, playing tennis, banging on his guitar, attempting to write songs or floating the McKenzie in a drift boat.

Mark Evans, Ph.D. (1986, University of North Carolina, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, Professional Development Coordinator, Shrink Wrap Writer and Editor and Co-Director of the Oregon College & University Suicide Prevention Project (OCUSPP)
• Clinical and Professional interests: Psychodynamic/Interpersonal/ Jungian orientation. Interests include men's issues, mind-body medicine, gay and bisexual issues, sleep and dreams, creativity, and spiritual issues.
• Outside of the UCTC: Mark has lived and traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and Africa. When he's at home, he enjoys photography, gardening, hiking, mentoring youth and creative writing.

Elizabeth Loux, Psy.D. (2005, Adler School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, External Resources Coordinator. Liaison to Campus Housing.
• Clinical and Professional interests: Adlerian and Interpersonal Process approaches to therapy; developmental issues, grief and loss, trust and intimacy concerns, relationship concerns, substance abuse, shame, trauma/PTSD, family relationships, non-traditional student concerns, identity and purpose, and encouragement. 
• Training Roles:  Intern Case Presentation Seminar; Intern Ethics Seminar; Intern Supervision
• Best idea for rejuvenation: funny jokes and other hilarity with friends, travel, reading.

Ron Miyaguchi, Ph.D. (1993, Miami University, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, Campus Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Research Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional interests: Interpersonal/Cognitive Behavioral orientation to counseling; student leadership, intimacy/relationship issues; depression; anxiety; cultural competence.
• Training Roles: Multicultural Seminar Leader.
• Favorite outdoor activity (current): I enjoy playing soccer and running with my kids.  On rainy days my favorite indoor activities are knitting, baking and playing on my Xbox.

Brian Parks, Ph.D. (2005, University of Utah, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist and Practicum Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional interests: Integrative approach to counseling: Multicultural/Feminist, Humanistic-Existential, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive approaches. Multicultural counseling; family of origin issues; grief and loss; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues; supervision/training; depression; substance abuse; identity development; existential issues; and adult adoptees.  Liaison to Pathway Oregon Program, Student Support Services, and the Career Center.
• Best ideas for rejuvenation:  My two dogs; Rock and Roll (and related genres);  attending concerts and movies; and reading.

Asha Stephen, Ph.D. (2010 Iowa State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Therapist and Outreach Coordinator
•  Professional interests/pursuits: Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral and Emotion-Focused approach to therapy supported by multicultural and feminist theories. Developmental and collaborative approach to supervision.
• Clinical interests: Group therapy, couples counseling, and training/supervision. I enjoy working with international students, LGBTQI individuals, students of color, and addressing relationship concerns, grief and loss, identity development, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and career development. Liaison to LGBTQEESP and Office of International Affairs.
•  Training roles/focus: Outreach/Consultation Seminar, and Group Seminar. 
• My favorite book: The Way of All Flesh.

Jessica Champion, LMFT, CADC; (2003, University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology & Human Services)

• Roles at UCTC:  Senior Staff Therapist and Substance Abuse Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Systemic, Cognitive, and interpersonal process approach to therapy.  Expertise in substance abuse (MI & Stages of Change).  Interest in identity development, family of origin work, first generation college students, communication, depression, and anxiety.
• Training Roles: Substance Abuse Seminar, Motivational Interviewing
• Movie(s) I Could Watch Over and Over: When Harry Met Sally

 Elizabeth Asta, Ph.D. (2011 Colorado State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Psychology Resident/Post-doc., Assistant Training Coordinator
•  Clinical Interests: Feminist/Interpersonal orientation to counseling; group therapy, disordered eating and body image concerns, gender and sexual orientation, relationship concerns, trauma, depression, and multicultural counseling.
•  Training Roles/focus: Multicultural Seminar Co-leader, Intern support meetings. 
• Song I could listen to over and over: Float On, by Modest Mouse, or anything by Death Cab for Cutie, Iron and Wine, and Sara Bareilles.
• Dream Destination:  Returning to Lesotho Africa, where I studied abroad in undergrad.

 Mariko M. Lin, Ph.D. (2011 University of Wisconsin, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Psychology Resident/Post-doc., Assistant Outreach Coordinator
•  Clinical Interests: Interpersonal process, humanistic, multicultural, feminist orientation.  Relationship/interpersonal issues, anxiety, family of origin, trauma recovery, identity development, and supervision.
• Professional Interests: Multicultural counseling, working with underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds (race/ethnicity, SES, sexual orientation, gender, ability, etc.,) campus climate issues, social justice, and advocacy.  Specialization in working with first-year students transitioning to college, racial/ethnic minority students, and first-generation college students.
• Outside of the UCTC: Playing ultimate Frisbee, biking, walking/hiking, hanging around coffee shops, and sharing good food in good company.

  

COUNSELING CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 
Karen Stokes,  Executive Assistant to the Director

• Roles at UCTC:  Executive Assistant-  Assist and support the Director, as well as the UCTC Leadership Team with scheduling, travel and business responsibilities.  Supervise and manage the UCTC Office, Personnel, Accountant, and Administrative Staff. 
• What I Like Most About Eugene:  I feel so very blessed that I was given the opportunity to come to Eugene, as it embodies everything I could ever want in a place that I want to call home.  The beauty of the city is something I revel in every day.  I love that seeing squirrels, raccoons, birds and deer are an everyday occurrence, and the rainbows here are exquisite! And I think our Ducks are pretty fantastic too. 

 

Turi Holte, Accountant

 

Katie Carcamo,  Administrative Service Coordinator

• Roles at UCTC:  Administrative Services Coordinator - Coordinate all front desk operations, manage client files, clinical systems database, supervise adminstrative staff an organize all other administrative tasks.  Marketing and Advertising Coordinator - Organize and execute marketing strategies, events and campaigns.

• Dream Destination:  A European vacation. Favorite Place: Disneyworld.  Favorite Artists:  Alicia Keys, John Legend.  What you like most about Eugene:  It's home.

Donna Miller, Special Projects and Suicide Prevention Team Coordinator

• Roles at the UCTC: Special Projects- Coordinate special projects for the UCTC; co-manage UCTC web page; advertising; and serve on Marketing Team.  Suicide Prevention Team Coordinator- Coordinate training for Suicide Prevention Team, schedule and facilitate training and presentation for UO staff, faculty and students, and create, manage and distibute materials for suicide awareness and prevention, coordinate SPT events and serve as Oregon College and University Suicide Prevention Program (OCUSPP) administrative support.
• Oddest job: Voice-over work for welding and automotive instructional materials. Try saying “intermittent duty motor” and “hydro treated naphthenic distillate” three times fast!

 Alee Kinneman, Administrative Assistant

•  Roles at UCTC: I work at the Front Desk at the UCTC; answering phone calls, helping with student's questions, scheduling appointments, and assisting as needed with projects and general office work.
• Best idea for relaxing or rejuvenation:  Hot Yoga!  90 degrees inside when it's 30 degrees outside!
• Dream vacation:  Italy

Starr Miller, Adminstrative Assistant

•  Roles at UCTC: Helping with the general front desk duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and helping students find information.
• Favorites Books:  My two all-time favorite books are:  "The God of Small Things," I read it twice in a row...it's that good.  And "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues."
• Dream vacation:  I would love to spend several months traveling through South America.  I also wouldn't mind spending more time in Europe, especially Istanbul. 

  

TESTING CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

David Espinoza, Assistant Director /Testing Center Director

• Roles at UCTC:  Responsible for program development and resource coordination, supervision of testing office personnel, test administration and scoring and reporting, budgeting for testing area, compliance with testing agreements and requirements, and quality control. Serves on the IntroDUCKtion Steering Committee, is a member of the University of Oregon’s Officer of Administration Council and the Division of Student Affairs Curriculum Committee.  Outside of the UCTC, serves on the Riverfront School Quality and Program Improvement Committee, is a board member for the non-profit Books to the People, is a member of the Governing Board of the National College Testing Association and will serve a 2-year term as the President of NCTA beginning in September 2010.
• Dream destination: Paris in the springtime.

 

Beki Holbrook, Psychometrician

Lisa Montgomery, Psychometrician

• Roles at UCTC: Certified proctor for ACT, Castle, CLEP, DANTES, ETS, Pearson VUE, GED & Kryterion.  Proctoring also includes placement testing during IntroDUCKtion, graduate admissions testing, TOEFL, State of Oregon licensure & certification programs, Accommodated testing for U of O students and Distance Education testing.  Quarterly billing for GED and State of Oregon Building codes and Tax Board Divisions.
• Professional interests: Creating and providing a warm, inviting, comfortable and supportive environment for students.
• Favorite activities: Summer just ended so whitewater rafting is still very fresh in my mind! Traveling, watching Duck sports, watching my kids play basketball, Lacrosse and tennis, working out at CrossFit, baking, soaking up sunshine and reading.

Jennifer Rouch, Psychometrician

• Roles at UCTC: Assist with a variety of tests for students at the University of Oregon and the community. Testing includes placement tests, IntroDUCKtion testing for incoming students, College Level Exam Program, graduate admissions testing, TOEFL , GED, State of Oregon licensure & certification programs and Distance Education testing. Certified for ACT, ETS, Pearson VUE, CLEP, DANTES, GED, Castle and Kryterion. Work with the Registrar's Office, preparing placement test score data for the uploading of test scores into BANNER.
• Professional interests: Enjoy working with the Accessible Education Center assisting students with accommodated tests. Enjoy helping students and community members achieve their goals through academic testing
• Favorite Activities:  Snowboarding, rock hunting along rivers, gardening, movies, traveling and spending time with my family.

Elizabeth (Ellie) Shemel, Administrative Assistant

• Roles at UCTC: I work at the front desk for the Testing Center helping students schedule tests and find information; managing scheduling systems, and working on special projects;  I also help out at the Counseling Center front desk when needed.
• Fun Facts: Fall is my favorite season!  I have seen The Princess Bride countless times ( I can basically quote the whole movie!) I am always ready to talk about cooking, recipes, and restaurants! And obviously, I use lots of exclamation points!

2011-2012 PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNS

Dan Walinsky, M.A. (University of North Dakota, B.A., Wesleyan University) 

•  Roles at UCTC: Pre-Doctoral Intern, Multicultural issues. 
• Professional Interests/Pursuits:  My professional interests include LGBTQ issues, identity issues, cultural diversity and multiculturalism in counseling, vocational counseling, anxiety, depression and creativity.
• Favorite Song:  My favorite song is Eugene, Oregon by Dolly Parton.  It reminds me of some of the wonderful reasons that Eugene is such an exciting place!

Michael Peterson, M.A. (University of Minnesota)

•  Roles at UCTC: Pre-doctoral Intern, Supervision/Training Rotation 
•  Clinical and Professional Interests: Humanistic, existential, interpersonal, and multicultural approaches to therapy.  I enjoy helping college students with a number of concerns, such as: identity development, depression, anxiety, acculturation to the US, relationship/intimacy concerns, academic concerns, self-care and life balance.  I am interested in multicultural counseling competence and social justice and I enjoy working with professionals.
• Favorite Outdoor Activity: I enjoy cycling as both recreation and transportation.  I love what I've seen hiking the Oregon Coast and I'm really looking forward to camping in the spring.

Laurel Watson, M.S. (Georgia State University, Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University) 

• Roles at UCTC: Predoctoral Intern, Eatin Disorders Rotation. 
• Professional Interests:  Research, scholarship and advocacy.
• Clinical Interests:  Interpersonal trauma, eating disordered behaviors, body image, sexual objectification experiences, multicultural concerns, stress management, and relationship concerns. 

• Favorite activities: Karaoke!

Brent Horner, M.Ed. (University of Oklahoma)

• Roles at UCTC: Predoctoral Intern, Men's Issues Intern. 
• Professional Interests: My professional interests include clinical work, training/supervision, teaching, and social advocacy.  I particularly enjoy working with people on issues surrounding LGBTQI identities as well as with men's issues.
• Favorite Activities:  Cooking, reading about mythologies, and spending time with my partner and our furry family.  

 

 2011-2012 Graduate Teaching Fellows

David Brule, Alocohol and Other Drug Graduate Teaching Fellow
                           Jess Eldridge, Alocohol and Other Drug Graduate Teaching Fellow
                                                         Jenny Wang, Eating Disorders Graduate Teaching Fellow 
                                                                                       Cynthia Medina, Outreach Graduate Teaching Fellow

 

 

2011-2012 Practicum Counselors

Nina Hidalgo, Practicum Counselor                     Harpreet Bahia, Practicum Counselor

Jennifer Chain, Practicum Counselor    Audra Horney, Practicum Counselor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011-12 STAFF

 DIRECTOR

Shelly Kerr, Ph.D. (1997, Washington State University)

• Roles at the UCTC: Director and Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Interpersonal, Cognitive orientation to therapy. Expertise in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender issues, hate crimes, sexual assault and abuse, depression, and anxiety. Interest in diversity related and social justice issues.
• Personal interests: hiking, reading mysteries, playing Wii, watching American Idol, listening to music, and traveling.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/TRAINING DIRECTOR

H. Brooks Morse, Ph.D. (1995, University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Assistant Director/Training Director/Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Feminist, multicultural, and experiential approach to counseling; training and supervision of new professionals; multiculturalism and social justice; and trauma, disordered eating, body sizism, cultural identity, gender and sexual orientation, family of origin clinical interests
• Training roles: Training Director; facilitating supervision of supervision, trauma intervention and assessment, and ethics seminars for Pre-doctoral interns; Pre-doctoral Intern supervisor; psychology resident supervisor. Outreach Projects: Bias Response Team and Cultural Competency Project member. 
• Liaisons:  Dean's Consultation Committee and Academic Refund Committee.
• Play: My partner and I moved to the Northwest for the outdoor opportunities. I love to hike and backpack in the mountains or on the coast. I also find great enjoyment in watching my furry family members’ enthusiastic curiosity about life.
• Song I could listen to over and over again:  I have watched the Glee cast perform and sing "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga more times than I am willing to admit
• Favorite books from 2011:  Homer's Odyssey (not the original, but about a cat's life who had his eyes surgically removed when a few days old to save his life,) and Art of Racing in the Rain.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Joseph DeWitz, Ph.D. (2004, Ohio State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Assistant Director/Clinical Director and Senior Staff Psychologist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Humanistic/existential philosophy toward life/work; integrating solution-focused and holistic ideals in therapy, while being mindful of cultural and individual differences.  Enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, including, but not limited to: anxiety and mood problems, adjustment difficulties, identity exploration/development, relationship concerns, men’s issues and positive masculinity, finding meaning/purpose in life, severe and persistent mental illness, and generally finding ways to make life more enjoyable and productive for individuals.  In supervision, emphasis is placed on a collaborative, developmental approach tailored to an individual’s interests and needs.
• Favorite Activities: walking/biking, watching movies, Food Network and cooking (of course eating too), gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Edel Davenport, M.S. (1980, University Of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Associate Director/ Senior Staff Therapist
• Clinical and Professional interests: Psycho-dynamic, interpersonal and multicultural approach to therapy, training and supervision, facilitation of dialogues regarding diversity issues and working closely with the international university community; leader of Supervision of Supervision-and Crisis Intervention Seminars ; Liaison/consultant to the Office of International Affairs, University Health Center, Residence Life, Dean’s Consultation, Student Crisis Center and UCTC Advisory Board.
• Favorite outdoor activity: Regardless of ‘rain or shine’ (ideally, blue sky and brisk air), walking with friends, two-legged and four-legged.

CLINICAL STAFF

Alisia Caban, Ph.D. (2010, University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC:  Assistant Clinical Director, Eating Disorders Coordinator, and Senior Staff Psychologist. 
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Clinical and Professional Interests: Interpersonal process infused with multiculturalism, feminism, and cognitive behavioral approach to therapy; therapeutic approach takes into consideration the ecological model. Enjoy working with students of color, LGBTQ, international students, eating disorder and body image concerns, trauma, self injurious behaviors, and issues related to acculturation, cultural identity, and family of origin. Interest in training, supervision, and the development of multicultural competence. Approach to supervision is collaborative, multicultural and feminist-oriented, with a focus on meeting trainees at their developmental level. Liaison with Center on Diversity and Community.
• Training Roles: Eating Disorders Treatment Team;  Eating Disorders Intervention & Treatment Seminar Leader; Career/Job Seminar Leader; Supervision of Eating Disorders GTF
• Favorite outdoor activity:  Going on walks/strolls/hikes with my partner and our dog, Tako. 

Jon Davies, Ph.D.(1991 University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist and Advisor and Co-founder of the University of Oregon Men's Center 
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Helping people address a variety of issues including self esteem, depression, anxiety, gender, motivational concerns, trauma,  family and parenting issues, anger management, veterans concerns, and spirituality. Humanistic and interpersonal approach to counseling--which means he focuses on the importance of the counseling relationship in helping people change and find value, meaning and purpose in one’s experiences. He also specializes in men’s work and is currently co-developer of the Men’s Center approach to working with college men. This approach encourages college men to aspire to “possible masculinities” which is guided by what our culture and campus community need from college men. He is dedicated to sexual assault prevention.
• Personal Interests: When not with his family and grandchildren Jon can be found on long, slow runs, playing tennis, banging on his guitar, attempting to write songs or floating the McKenzie in a drift boat.

Mark Evans, Ph.D. (1986, University of North Carolina, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, Professional Development Coordinator, Shrink Wrap Writer and Editor and Co-Director of the Oregon College & University Suicide Prevention Project (OCUSPP)
• Clinical and Professional interests: Psychodynamic/Interpersonal/ Jungian orientation. Interests include men's issues, mind-body medicine, gay and bisexual issues, sleep and dreams, creativity, and spiritual issues.
• Outside of the UCTC: Mark has lived and traveled extensively in Southeast Asia and Africa. When he's at home, he enjoys photography, gardening, hiking, mentoring youth and creative writing.

Elizabeth Loux, Psy.D. (2005, Adler School of Professional Psychology, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, External Resources Coordinator. Liaison to Campus Housing.
• Clinical and Professional interests: Adlerian and Interpersonal Process approaches to therapy; developmental issues, grief and loss, trust and intimacy concerns, relationship concerns, substance abuse, shame, trauma/PTSD, family relationships, non-traditional student concerns, identity and purpose, and encouragement. 
• Training Roles:  Intern Case Presentation Seminar; Intern Ethics Seminar; Intern Supervision
• Best idea for rejuvenation: funny jokes and other hilarity with friends, travel, reading.

Ron Miyaguchi, Ph.D. (1993, Miami University, Clinical Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist, Campus Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Research Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional interests: Interpersonal/Cognitive Behavioral orientation to counseling; student leadership, intimacy/relationship issues; depression; anxiety; cultural competence.
• Training Roles: Multicultural Seminar Leader.
• Favorite outdoor activity (current): I enjoy playing soccer and running with my kids.  On rainy days my favorite indoor activities are knitting, baking and playing on my Xbox.

Brian Parks, Ph.D. (2005, University of Utah, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Psychologist and Practicum Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional interests: Integrative approach to counseling: Multicultural/Feminist, Humanistic-Existential, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive approaches. Multicultural counseling; family of origin issues; grief and loss; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues; supervision/training; depression; substance abuse; identity development; existential issues; and adult adoptees.  Liaison to Pathway Oregon Program, Student Support Services, and the Career Center.
• Best ideas for rejuvenation:  My two dogs; Rock and Roll (and related genres);  attending concerts and movies; and reading.

Asha Stephen, Ph.D. (2010 Iowa State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Senior Staff Therapist and Outreach Coordinator
•  Professional interests/pursuits: Interpersonal, Cognitive-Behavioral and Emotion-Focused approach to therapy supported by multicultural and feminist theories. Developmental and collaborative approach to supervision.
• Clinical interests: Group therapy, couples counseling, and training/supervision. I enjoy working with international students, LGBTQI individuals, students of color, and addressing relationship concerns, grief and loss, identity development, anxiety, depression, adjustment, and career development. Liaison to LGBTQEESP and Office of International Affairs.
•  Training roles/focus: Outreach/Consultation Seminar, and Group Seminar. 
• My favorite book: The Way of All Flesh.

Jessica Champion, LMFT, CADC; (2003, University of Oregon, Counseling Psychology & Human Services)

• Roles at UCTC:  Senior Staff Therapist and Substance Abuse Coordinator
• Clinical and Professional Interests: Systemic, Cognitive, and interpersonal process approach to therapy.  Expertise in substance abuse (MI & Stages of Change).  Interest in identity development, family of origin work, first generation college students, communication, depression, and anxiety.
• Training Roles: Substance Abuse Seminar, Motivational Interviewing
• Movie(s) I Could Watch Over and Over: When Harry Met Sally

 Elizabeth Asta, Ph.D. (2011 Colorado State University, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Psychology Resident/Post-doc., Assistant Training Coordinator
•  Clinical Interests: Feminist/Interpersonal orientation to counseling; group therapy, disordered eating and body image concerns, gender and sexual orientation, relationship concerns, trauma, depression, and multicultural counseling.
•  Training Roles/focus: Multicultural Seminar Co-leader, Intern support meetings. 
• Song I could listen to over and over: Float On, by Modest Mouse, or anything by Death Cab for Cutie, Iron and Wine, and Sara Bareilles.
• Dream Destination:  Returning to Lesotho Africa, where I studied abroad in undergrad.

 Mariko M. Lin, Ph.D. (2011 University of Wisconsin, Counseling Psychology)

• Roles at UCTC: Psychology Resident/Post-doc., Assistant Outreach Coordinator
•  Clinical Interests: Interpersonal process, humanistic, multicultural, feminist orientation.  Relationship/interpersonal issues, anxiety, family of origin, trauma recovery, identity development, and supervision.
• Professional Interests: Multicultural counseling, working with underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds (race/ethnicity, SES, sexual orientation, gender, ability, etc.,) campus climate issues, social justice, and advocacy.  Specialization in working with first-year students transitioning to college, racial/ethnic minority students, and first-generation college students.
• Outside of the UCTC: Playing ultimate Frisbee, biking, walking/hiking, hanging around coffee shops, and sharing good food in good company.

  

COUNSELING CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

 
Karen Stokes,  Executive Assistant to the Director

• Roles at UCTC:  Executive Assistant-  Assist and support the Director, as well as the UCTC Leadership Team with scheduling, travel and business responsibilities.  Supervise and manage the UCTC Office, Personnel, Accountant, and Administrative Staff. 
• What I Like Most About Eugene:  I feel so very blessed that I was given the opportunity to come to Eugene, as it embodies everything I could ever want in a place that I want to call home.  The beauty of the city is something I revel in every day.  I love that seeing squirrels, raccoons, birds and deer are an everyday occurrence, and the rainbows here are exquisite! And I think our Ducks are pretty fantastic too. 

 

Turi Holte, Accountant

 

Katie Carcamo,  Administrative Service Coordinator

• Roles at UCTC:  Administrative Services Coordinator - Coordinate all front desk operations, manage client files, clinical systems database, supervise adminstrative staff an organize all other administrative tasks.  Marketing and Advertising Coordinator - Organize and execute marketing strategies, events and campaigns.

• Dream Destination:  A European vacation. Favorite Place: Disneyworld.  Favorite Artists:  Alicia Keys, John Legend.  What you like most about Eugene:  It's home.

Donna Miller, Special Projects and Suicide Prevention Team Coordinator

• Roles at the UCTC: Special Projects- Coordinate special projects for the UCTC; co-manage UCTC web page; advertising; and serve on Marketing Team.  Suicide Prevention Team Coordinator- Coordinate training for Suicide Prevention Team, schedule and facilitate training and presentation for UO staff, faculty and students, and create, manage and distibute materials for suicide awareness and prevention, coordinate SPT events and serve as Oregon College and University Suicide Prevention Program (OCUSPP) administrative support.
• Oddest job: Voice-over work for welding and automotive instructional materials. Try saying “intermittent duty motor” and “hydro treated naphthenic distillate” three times fast!

 Alee Kinneman, Administrative Assistant

•  Roles at UCTC: I work at the Front Desk at the UCTC; answering phone calls, helping with student's questions, scheduling appointments, and assisting as needed with projects and general office work.
• Best idea for relaxing or rejuvenation:  Hot Yoga!  90 degrees inside when it's 30 degrees outside!
• Dream vacation:  Italy

Starr Miller, Adminstrative Assistant

•  Roles at UCTC: Helping with the general front desk duties, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and helping students find information.
• Favorites Books:  My two all-time favorite books are:  "The God of Small Things," I read it twice in a row...it's that good.  And "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues."
• Dream vacation:  I would love to spend several months traveling through South America.  I also wouldn't mind spending more time in Europe, especially Istanbul. 

  

TESTING CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

David Espinoza, Assistant Director /Testing Center Director

• Roles at UCTC:  Responsible for program development and resource coordination, supervision of testing office personnel, test administration and scoring and reporting, budgeting for testing area, compliance with testing agreements and requirements, and quality control. Serves on the IntroDUCKtion Steering Committee, is a member of the University of Oregon’s Officer of Administration Council and the Division of Student Affairs Curriculum Committee.  Outside of the UCTC, serves on the Riverfront School Quality and Program Improvement Committee, is a board member for the non-profit Books to the People, is a member of the Governing Board of the National College Testing Association and will serve a 2-year term as the President of NCTA beginning in September 2010.
• Dream destination: Paris in the springtime.

 

Beki Holbrook, Psychometrician

Lisa Montgomery, Psychometrician

• Roles at UCTC: Certified proctor for ACT, Castle, CLEP, DANTES, ETS, Pearson VUE, GED & Kryterion.  Proctoring also includes placement testing during IntroDUCKtion, graduate admissions testing, TOEFL, State of Oregon licensure & certification programs, Accommodated testing for U of O students and Distance Education testing.  Quarterly billing for GED and State of Oregon Building codes and Tax Board Divisions.
• Professional interests: Creating and providing a warm, inviting, comfortable and supportive environment for students.
• Favorite activities: Summer just ended so whitewater rafting is still very fresh in my mind! Traveling, watching Duck sports, watching my kids play basketball, Lacrosse and tennis, working out at CrossFit, baking, soaking up sunshine and reading.

Jennifer Rouch, Psychometrician

• Roles at UCTC: Assist with a variety of tests for students at the University of Oregon and the community. Testing includes placement tests, IntroDUCKtion testing for incoming students, College Level Exam Program, graduate admissions testing, TOEFL , GED, State of Oregon licensure & certification programs and Distance Education testing. Certified for ACT, ETS, Pearson VUE, CLEP, DANTES, GED, Castle and Kryterion. Work with the Registrar's Office, preparing placement test score data for the uploading of test scores into BANNER.
• Professional interests: Enjoy working with the Accessible Education Center assisting students with accommodated tests. Enjoy helping students and community members achieve their goals through academic testing
• Favorite Activities:  Snowboarding, rock hunting along rivers, gardening, movies, traveling and spending time with my family.

Elizabeth (Ellie) Shemel, Administrative Assistant

• Roles at UCTC: I work at the front desk for the Testing Center helping students schedule tests and find information; managing scheduling systems, and working on special projects;  I also help out at the Counseling Center front desk when needed.
• Fun Facts: Fall is my favorite season!  I have seen The Princess Bride countless times ( I can basically quote the whole movie!) I am always ready to talk about cooking, recipes, and restaurants! And obviously, I use lots of exclamation points!

2011-2012 PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNS

Dan Walinsky, M.A. (University of North Dakota, B.A., Wesleyan University) 

•  Roles at UCTC: Pre-Doctoral Intern, Multicultural issues. 
• Professional Interests/Pursuits:  My professional interests include LGBTQ issues, identity issues, cultural diversity and multiculturalism in counseling, vocational counseling, anxiety, depression and creativity.
• Favorite Song:  My favorite song is Eugene, Oregon by Dolly Parton.  It reminds me of some of the wonderful reasons that Eugene is such an exciting place!

Michael Peterson, M.A. (University of Minnesota)

•  Roles at UCTC: Pre-doctoral Intern, Supervision/Training Rotation 
•  Clinical and Professional Interests: Humanistic, existential, interpersonal, and multicultural approaches to therapy.  I enjoy helping college students with a number of concerns, such as: identity development, depression, anxiety, acculturation to the US, relationship/intimacy concerns, academic concerns, self-care and life balance.  I am interested in multicultural counseling competence and social justice and I enjoy working with professionals.
• Favorite Outdoor Activity: I enjoy cycling as both recreation and transportation.  I love what I've seen hiking the Oregon Coast and I'm really looking forward to camping in the spring.

Laurel Watson, M.S. (Georgia State University, Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University) 

• Roles at UCTC: Predoctoral Intern, Eatin Disorders Rotation. 
• Professional Interests:  Research, scholarship and advocacy.
• Clinical Interests:  Interpersonal trauma, eating disordered behaviors, body image, sexual objectification experiences, multicultural concerns, stress management, and relationship concerns. 

• Favorite activities: Karaoke!

Brent Horner, M.Ed. (University of Oklahoma)

• Roles at UCTC: Predoctoral Intern, Men's Issues Intern. 
• Professional Interests: My professional interests include clinical work, training/supervision, teaching, and social advocacy.  I particularly enjoy working with people on issues surrounding LGBTQI identities as well as with men's issues.
• Favorite Activities:  Cooking, reading about mythologies, and spending time with my partner and our furry family.  

 

 2011-2012 Graduate Teaching Fellows

David Brule, Alocohol and Other Drug Graduate Teaching Fellow
                           Jess Eldridge, Alocohol and Other Drug Graduate Teaching Fellow
                                                         Jenny Wang, Eating Disorders Graduate Teaching Fellow 
                                                                                       Cynthia Medina, Outreach Graduate Teaching Fellow

 

 

2011-2012 Practicum Counselors

Nina Hidalgo, Practicum Counselor                     Harpreet Bahia, Practicum Counselor

Jennifer Chain, Practicum Counselor    Audra Horney, Practicum Counselor