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Counseling Center Staff

The Counseling Center staff includes psychologists, social workers, a psychiatrist and psychology and social work graduate students. While some of our staff have particular areas of expertise, each staff member is trained to assess and treat a wide variety of concerns. Staff at the Counseling Center are also available to consult on a variety of issues affecting student growth and development. This consultation may include providing information and handouts on a chosen topic, assisting with workshop design, or facilitating a desired program. If you would like to consult with a staff member, please contact the Counseling Center at (202) 319-5765.
 

Senior Staff

 

Kavita Avula, Psy.D. Staff Psychologist (Illinois School of Professional Psychology) Cross-cultural and international psychology, psychology of suicide, trauma, psychodynamic therapy, group therapy.

 

John M. Chamberlain, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist (American University) Cognitive-behavioral therapy, integration of therapeutic modalities, anxiety disorders (especially obsessive-compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder).

 

Kristina Lyhus, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist and Director of Internship Training (The Catholic University of America) Integrative approach to individual and group therapy; trauma, depression, anxiety, academic and/or personal adjustment.

 

Angiolina Melchiorre, M.D. Staff Psychiatrist (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, Gemelli Polyclinic) General Adult Psychiatry.

 

Karen Miller, L.I.C.S.W.  Staff Social Worker (Washington University)  Individual and group therapy, cognitive-behavioral, trauma focused, and adjustment and transition issues.

 

Monroe Rayburn, Ph.D. Director of Counseling Center (University of South Carolina) Cognitive-behavioral and humanistic psychotherapies, depression, self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive and related anxiety disorders.

 

Mia Robben, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist and Director of Outreach (University of Denver) Interpersonal approach to individual, group, and couples therapy. Areas of clinical focus in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, young adults, eating disorders, and cultural identity issues.

 

Dorothy Van Dam, L.I.C.S.W. Staff Social Worker and Director of Externship Training (Columbia University) Individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.

 

Johanna Kaplan, M.A. Predoctoral Psychology Intern (The Catholic University of America) Areas of clinical focus include cognitive-behavioral treatments, mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, and the cultural breakdown of anxiety disorders.

 

Rune Mølbak, M.A. Predoctoral Psychology Intern (Duquesne University) Humanistic, existential and psychodynamic therapy for individuals and groups.






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