Meet the Staff

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Ian C. Edwards, Ph. D.
Licensed Psychologist
Director

Theoretical Orientation
Psychodynamics, Existential-Phenomenological, Jungian, Transpersonal, Positive Psychology.

Clinical Interests
Depression; Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Spirituality, Men’s issues, Sports Psychology, Philosophical Counseling, Integral Life Practice (Mind / Body / Spirit Cross training).

Christine M. Larson, Ph. D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Director

Theoretical Orientation
Integrative, informed by Relational Psychodynamics, Emotion-Focused, Existential-Humanistic, Feminist, and Cognitive-Behavioral theories and techniques.

Clinical Interests
Trauma and PTSD, Social Anxiety / Shyness, Generalized Anxiety, Problematic Eating, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (Hair Pulling, Skin Picking), Identity Issues, Therapeutic Assessment.

Lori Cangilla, Ph. D.
Licensed Psychologist
Outreach / Groups Coordinator

Theoretical Orientation
Relational-Cultural, Positive Psychology, Humanistic / Existential, Feminist, Narrative, Schema / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis.

Clinical Interests
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth, Clinical Hypnosis, Life Transitions, Self-Injury, Religious / Spiritual Issues, Group Therapy, Suicide Prevention (QPR), and Outreach.

Thomas J. Smith, Ph. D.
Licensed Psychologist

Theoretical Orientation
Integrative drawing heavily from the existential-phenomenological and psychodynamic-psychoanalytic traditions

Clinical Interests
Relationships and family, men's issues, process of self-discovery and identity fulfillment, religion and spirituality, anxiety and depression, couples therapy.

Rebecca S. Taylor, Psy. D., OTR
Post-Doctoral Resident

Theoretical Orientation
Integrative, primarily informed by Humanistic-Existential, Relational Gestalt therapy, and contemporary psychodynamic theories.

Clinical Interests
Trauma and PTSD, health and wellness, interpersonal concerns, grief, problematic eating, students with visible and invisible disabilities, religious diversity, identity issues, and sensory modulation.

Leslie C. Leathers, Ph. D.
Post-Doctoral Resident

Theoretical Orientation
Feminist and Cognitive-Behavioral theories and techniques.

Clinical Interests
Multicultural Counseling, Identity Concerns, Gendered Issues, Interpersonal Concerns, Depression and Anxiety.

Ryan Mest, Ph. D.
Psychotherapist

Theoretical Orientation
Short-term dynamic psychotherapy

Clinical Interests
Short-term dynamic psychotherapy, the arts and humanities, and sincerity.

Cheri R. Neely, MS. Ed
Assistant to the Director

Gretchen P. Beck, M. Ed.
Administrative Assistant