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Staff

Counselors/Psychologists

  • Steven D. Mueller, Ph.D., PCC, Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellness and Director of the Counseling Center

Degrees:  Ed.D., Counseling, University of Cincinnati

               M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Dayton

               B.A., Psychology, University of Dayton

CC Roles: Assistant Vice President Health & Wellness and Director of the Counseling Center

Professional Interests:  Wellness issues, stress management, career counseling, and administrative issues

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Cognitive-behavioral, eclectic

Personal Interests:  Married; 3 boys ; wife works in Admissions office; play softball and enjoy sports in general; love ice cream; active at Ascension catholic church; enjoy positive people; love to travel as I get a chance

  • Rebecca Cook, Ph.D., Psychologist, Associate Director

Degrees:  Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Memphis

   M.S., Counseling & Guidance, Indiana University

  B.S., Dietetics, Purdue University

CC Roles: Associate Director and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests:  Eating disorders, women’s issues, career counseling, sport psychology

Theoretical Orientation(s): Cognitive-behavioral, Feminist, Interpersonal Process, Personal construct

Personal Interests: Personal interests include animals, nature, travel, music, and sports.

  • Erin Walsh Shiner, Ph.D., Psychologist, Assistant Director

Degrees:  Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University

                M.A., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University

                B.A., Psychology, University of Denver

CC Roles: Assistant Director and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests:  Anxiety management, eating disorders, survivors of sexual abuse, adult children of alcoholics, relationship struggles

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Integrative drawing from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, and systems theory

Personal Interests:  Married with two children. Enjoy reading, movies and local theatre.

  • Linda Rodgers, Ph.D., PCC, CRC

Degrees:   Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

                M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

                B.S., Behavioral Science, Mount Mary College

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

CC Role:  Licensed Professional Counselor 

Professional Interests:  Women issues, sexual abuse, career development, diversity issues, disability-related issues

Theoretical Orientation(s):  Cognitive-behavioral

Personal Interests:  I enjoy various forms of dance and exercise, i.e., kickboxing, P90X; enjoys listening and collecting jazz and blues; reading both fiction and non-fiction books; going to movies and plays.

  • Matthew Heiner, Ph.D., Psychologist

Degrees: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Tennessee State University

                  M.Ed., Community Counseling, University of Georgia

              B.A., Psychology/English, Florida State University

CC Roles: Coordinator of Training and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests: Men’s issues, Spirituality, Anxiety/Mood Disorders

Theoretical Orientation(s): Existential-Humanistic/Psychodynamic

Personal Interests: I am married and have three children, who keep me on my toes. In my free time I am a sports enthusiast (baseball and the Atlanta Braves are my favorites).  I also love music, reading, and watching movies and TV.  

  • Jennica Karpinski, Psy.D., Psychologist, Outreach Coordinator

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology              

                Combined B.S./M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lesley University

CC Roles:  Coordinator of Outreach Programming and Staff Psychologist

Professional Interests: Convergence of diversity variables, gender issues, outreach and prevention programming

Theoretical Orientation(s): My theoretical base is feminist therapy, which is focused on looking at the impact of social roles on my clients. I often use multiculturally-informed Cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal interventions within the feminist framework.

Personal Interests: I enjoy reading, movies and exploring cultural happenings in Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.

  • Shamell Brandon, Psy.D., Psychology Resident

Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

                  Psy.M., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

              B.A., Psychology, Albright College

CC Roles: Coordinator of Group Therapy and Psychology Resident/Staff Therapist 

Professional Interests: Social Justice, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Neurobiology

Theoretical Orientation(s): Feminist and Existential-Interpersonal 

Personal Interests: I love to read, watch TV, and share laughter.  I especially enjoy topics such as African history, science fiction, physical cosmology, spirituality, and philosophy.

    Wright State Doctoral Students

    • Kacey Greening, Psychology Trainee

    Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (in progress)

                   Psy.M. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology

                   B.A., Psychology, Capital University

    CC Role: PsychologyTrainee

    Professional Interests:  Trauma, eating disorders, group therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions

    Theoretical Orientation:  Integrative (Interpersonal, Feminist, and CBT approaches) 

    Personal Interests: In my free time, I enjoy painting and being outdoors. I also love horror films, spending time with family, and reading.

    • Kimberly Sommers, Psychology Trainee

    Degrees: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (in progress)

                  Psy.M. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University School of Professional Psychology

                   B.A., Psychology and History, Northwestern University.

    CC Role: Psychology Trainee

    Professional Interests: Multicultural counseling, women's issues, identity development,

    Theoretical Orientation: Feminist

    Personal Interests: Given the chance, I try to spend as much time at the beach as possible.  If I'm stuck in Dayton, I enjoy going to the Metroparks, trying new recipes with my crock pot, and spending time with family and friends.

    Counselor Education Graduate Student

    • LisaJ  Witt, Professional Counselor Trainee

    Degrees:  M.S.Ed., Community Counseling, University of Dayton (in progress)

                      B.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati 

    CC Roles: Professional Counselor Trainee

     Professional Interests:  Chi Sigma Iota, Upsilon Delta Chapter, Treasurer; American Counseling Association, Ohio Counseling Association

    Theoretical Orientation:  Eclectic with emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/ Solution Focused Therapy

    Personal:  I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy travelling, dancing, listening to music, experiencing nature, watching movies, going to the theater or musicals, and playing Scrabble.

    UD Clinical Psychology Student

    • Sarah Bidwell, Psychology Trainee 

    Degrees:  M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Dayton (in progress)

             B.A., Psychology, University of Dayton

    CC Role: Clinical Psychology Trainee

    Professional Interests:  Pediatric Psychology; Coping with medical illness; Anxiety/ Depression

    Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Personal Interests: I am currently in my second year of my Master’s program, and doing my practicum at the Counseling Center; I am also at Cincinnati Children's Hospital working on my thesis which deals with patients who have received stem cell transplants. In my free time, I love to watch sports (Duke Basketball and Cincinnati teams are my favorite), as well as hang out with my friends and family.

      Testing Services

      • Gail Krumheuer

      Degree:  B.S., Computer Science, University of Dayton

      CC Role: Administrator of Testing Services

      Professional Interests:  I enjoy helping people in the Dayton community reach their academic goals.

        Administrative Assistant

        • Caryle Mattie, M.S. Ed.

        Degrees:  MS.Ed., Social Agency Counseling, University of Dayton

                       B.A., Elementary Education, University of Dayton 

        CC Role: Administrative Assistant

        Personal Interests:  Gardening, Wine Tasting, Spending time on the ocean, UD Basketball

          Administrative Secretary/Receptionist

          • Rachael Kiplinger

          Degree:  Associate’s Degree in Recreational Therapy 

          CC Role: Administrative Secretary /Receptionist 

          Personal Interests:  I have lived in Ohio my whole life but moved to the Dayton area after getting married. My husband and I have two sons who keep us busy. As a family we try to vacation someplace new each year. I enjoy spending time with my family and socializing with friends. I love baking, entertaining, card games, Bunco, board games and reading.