About Us

At Counseling & Psychological Services, we are dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of OSU students. We are here to help you achieve your goals, foster personal growth, and promote a culture of care across campus. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels seen and valued. We are committed to ensuring that everyone’s specific needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and respect.

What We Offer

Our comprehensive range of services is designed to support the needs of a diverse student body. We provide immediate support during critical times, multiple short-term individual counseling options, and an extensive group counseling program. The Mind Spa provides a private tranquil space where students and employees can unwind, and we offer resources to explore that can help boost resilience and make self-care more accessible.

We offer specialized services such as counselors dedicated to supporting specific student communities, letters for gender-affirming healthcare, and identity-based support groups. Additionally, we provide guidance for students concerned about others, consultations for faculty and family members, and referrals to off-campus counselors. Finally, our mental health promotion initiatives aim to make mental well-being a priority across campus.

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Meet Our Team

We are a diverse team of interdisciplinary, compassionate professionals dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of OSU students. Our specialized services cater to various identities and needs, ensuring inclusive and trauma-informed care across campus. Our team is comprised of:

  • Mental health professionals: Caring counselors with expertise in the challenges faced by college students.
  • Interpersonal violence counselors: Providing trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual assault, stalking, relationship abuse, and other types of interpersonal and gender-based violence.
  • Specialized counselors and wellness coordinators: Supporting Black and African American, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and veteran/military-connected students. These counselors also connect with students directly at their respective cultural centers and develop programming to build community.
  • Embedded counselors: Located within the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering, and the Department of Athletics to provide tailored support.
  • Diverse identities: Our counselors reflect the diversity of our student body, representing various racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Public health professionals: Leading outreach, education, and initiatives to integrate mental well-being across campus.
  • Front desk staff: Warm, welcoming, and ready to assist with any questions or concerns.
  • Student ambassadors: Empowering peers through workshops, presentations, community events, and educational social media content.

Staff Directory

CAPS Counselors

Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized support to all of our clients. If you are referred to individual counseling, we will do our best to match you with a counselor who aligns with your needs and preferences whenever possible. However, please note that we are generally unable to accommodate requests for specific counselors. Rest assured, every member of our team brings expertise in the unique challenges faced by college students, and we are all here to help you thrive.

Ozge Akcali

Ozge Akcali, PhD

Director of Training, Licensed Psychologist

Marcey Bamba

Marceline Bamba, PhD

Director of Clinical Services, Licensed Psychologist

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Britta Centoni, LPC

Lead Crisis Counselor

Sara Cornell

Sara Cornell, LPC

Triage Specialist

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Jade Dario, MA

Doctoral Psychology Intern

Shaznin Daruwalla

Shaznin Daruwalla, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Ellen Davis

Ellen Davis, LPC

Trauma Specialist

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Alex Goldmeier, PsyD

Post-Doctoral Fellow

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Soleil Groh, MA

Practicum Counselor

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Cara Guglielmino, MA

Practicum Counselor

Angelica Hernandez

Angelica Hernandez, PsyD

Staff Counselor

Pei-Chun Hou

Pei-Chun Hou, PhD

Licensed Psychologist, Practicum Coordinator

Chera Justice

Chera Justice, MPH, MS, MA

Practicum Counselor

Ian Kellems

Ian Kellems, PhD

Executive Director, Licensed Psychologist

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Jeff Kenney, M.Ed., LPC-I

Staff Counselor

Olivia Kimmel

Olivia Kimmel, MA, M.Ed.

Doctoral Psychology Intern

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Dena McMillen, LPC

Triage Specialist

James Morrell

James Morrell, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

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Ashli Sharpton, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Alyssa Stanger

Alyssa Stanger, PsyD

Staff Counselor

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Sharlene Sylvester, MSW

Doctoral Psychology Intern

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John Wilkins, MSW

Staff Counselor

Beth Zimmermann

Beth Zimmermann, PhD

Clinical Care Manager, Licensed Psychologist

Community Focused Counselors

Edward Ballester

Edward Ballester, PhD

Coordinator of LGBTQ+ Student Mental Health & Wellness, Licensed Psychologist

Autumn Cote

Autumn Cote, LPC

Interpersonal Violence Services & Groups Program Coordinator, Staff Counselor

Ireti DeBato-Cancel

Ireti DeBato-Cancel, LPC Associate

Coordinator of Black & African American Student Mental Health & Wellness, Staff Counselor

Laena Huffaker

Laena Huffaker, PhD

Coordinator of LGBTQ+ Student Mental Health & Wellness, Licensed Psychologist

Molly Murphy

Molly Murphy, MSW

Peer Support Program Coordinator, Staff Counselor

Don Phillips

Donald Phillips, LPC

Coordinator of Veteran & Military Connected Student Mental Health & Wellness, Staff Counselor

Amanda Poe

Coordinator of Indigenous Student Mental Health & Wellness, Staff Counselor

Embedded Counselors

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Cassandra Chapman, MA, QMHP

Practicum Counselor

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Shannon Frasca

Shannon Frasca, LCSW

Wellness Coordinator & Counselor

College of Engineering

Fernando Frias

Fernando Frias, PsyD

Associate Athletic Director, Sport Psychology Services

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Sarah Kate Griffin, MS

Wellness Coordinator & Counselor

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine

Jessica Vanderah

Jessica Vanderah, PsyD

Sport Psychologist

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mental Health Promotion Staff

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Emily Gersbach

Student Ambassador

Bonnie Hemrick

Bonnie Hemrick, MPH

Director of Mental Health Promotion

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Kaila Labra

Student Ambassador

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Karena Meinhardt

Student Ambassador

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Zach Nicholas

Student Ambassador

Darlene Seltzer

Darlene Seltzer

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

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Riti Sivakumar

Student Ambassador

Tessie Webster-Henry

Tessie Webster-Henry, MS

Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention Specialist

Support Staff

Jenifer Bacon

Jenifer Bacon

Office Specialist, Groups Program Support

Sherri Bird

Sherri Bird

Assistant to the Executive Director

Arlo Brimley

Arlo Brimley

Office Specialist, Clinical Services Support

Jon Dowd

Jon Dowd

Information Technology Consultant

AJ Johnson

AJ Johnson

Front Desk Support Staff Coordinator

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Holly Sigman

Office Specialist, Training Program Support

If you need immediate assistance, please call 541-737-2131.

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