Therapists
Andrew B. King, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
- Director of Counseling Services
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis, 1996;
- M.A. in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1989;
- B.A. in Psychology, Rhodes College, 1985.
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Illinois.
- Certified Health Service Provider by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.
- Member of Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors.
- Provides psychotherapeutic services in addition to administrative duties
- Areas of special interest include post-traumatic stress, adjustment and individuation of college students, dream interpretation, training of new psychotherapists, and men's issues
Jessica A. Ulrich, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Staff Counselor
- M.S.W., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- B.S.W., University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Illinois
- Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with focus on Person-Centered framework
- Provides psychotherapeutic services in addition to administrative duties
- Areas of special interest include social anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and other general issues
Michael J. Kessler, Psy.D.
- Post Doctoral Extern
- Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
- SIUE Alcohol and Drug Task Force Coordinator
- Member of American Psychological Association
- Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with focus on Cognitive and Person-Centered frameworks
- Areas of special interest: men’s health, problems associated with alcohol and drug use, student-athletes, diagnostic assessment, anxiety and depression, and other general issues
Megan E. Denton, M.A.
- Staff Counselor
- M.A. in Clinical Adult Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- B.A. in Psychology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
- SIUE Sexual Assault Awareness Task Force Coordinator
- Theoretical Orientation: Integrative with an emphasis on Cognitive-Behavioral and Person-Centered frameworks
- Areas of special interest: women's issues, survivors of trauma, anxiety disorders, domestic violence/relationship issues, diagnostic assessment and other general issues
W. Irene Summers Temple, Ph.D.
- Post Doctoral Extern
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- M.S. in Counseling and Guidance from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN and University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Areas of special interest: identity roles and development, interpersonal conflict, family dynamics, and first-generation college student experiences.
Mariam Tarantella, M. Ed., PLPC
- Post-Master's counselor
- Post graduate coursework at McKendree University
- M.Ed., George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
- B.S. in Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
- Areas of clinical interest: women's issues, career issues, issues affecting veterans and military families, and providing support for students with disabilities
Psychiatrist
Claudia A. Kachigian, M.D., J.D.
- Licensed Psychiatrist
- M.D., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law
- Psychiatry Residency at University of Pennsylvania, Albert Einstein Medical Center
Counselors in Training
John A. Ware, M.S.W., J.D.
- Post-Master's counselor
- M.S.W., Washington University School of Social Work, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
2011-2012 Master's Practicum Trainees
David Hunter
- Pursuing M.A. in Clinical Adult Psychology at SIUE
- B.S. in Psychology, SIUE
- Theoretical Interest: Integrative with focus on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Areas of special interest include social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues and college life adjustment
Matt McKendree
- Pursuing M.A. in Professional Counseling at McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
- B.A in Psychology, McKendree University, Lebanon, IL
- Theoretical Interest: Integrative, emphasizing multiple facets from Person-Centered, Existential and Cognitive-Behavioral frameworks
- Areas of special interest include personality assessment and personality disorders, psycho-social issues, substance related disorders, and sports psychology
Coleman Vizcarra
- Pursuing M.A. in Clinical Adult Psychology at SIUE
- B.A. in Psychology, SIUE
- Theoretical Interest: Eclectic with focus on Cognitive-Behavioral approaches
- Areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, and religion
Elizabeth Zeilenga
- Pursuing M.A. in Clinical Adult Psychology from SIUE
- B.S. in Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University
- Theoretical Interest: Integrative approach to therapy, combining multiple theories and approaches to effectively treat students
- Areas of special interest include relationships, substance abuse, academic problems, lifestyle enhancement, emotional intelligence, children and family issues
Support Staff
Leanne Brase, Office Support Specialist
- Provides clerical and administrative support
- Facilitates the PAP program
Graduate Assistants
Hannah Bush, B.A., Speech Communication at SIUE
- Pursuing M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Also pursuing a teacher's certification in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Spanish
- SIUE Alcohol and Drug Task Force Assistant
Sydney Greenwalt, B.A., Psychology, Coker College, SC
- Pursuing M.A. in Clinical Adult Psychology
- SIUE Sexual Assault Awareness Task Force Assistant
Student Workers
Carey Wilhite
Audrey Parker
LaDora Armstrong
Mary Foreman
