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Counseling Center Staff

Counselors
	Emilia Boeschen, M.A., Counselor Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern Ms Boeschen will earn her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota after completing her internship year at BGSU. Prior to coming to BG, she worked for two years at a rural health clinic as an outpatient mental health therapist, treating a broad range of mental health concerns. Emilia also has experience in rehabilitation hospitals, where she worked with individuals with newly acquired disabilities. Her areas of clinical interest include disability issues, rural culture, competitive sport anxiety, religion/spirituality, group therapy, stress management, and depression. Emilia has done research work on domestic violence, disability and leadership, privilege issues, and performance anxiety in special populations. She is excited to be at BGSU!
	Sean Cheng, M.A., Counselor Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern Originally a Southern California native, Mr. Cheng received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pomona College. Sean has since moved to the Midwest region, where he is pursuing his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A current psychology intern at the BGSU Counseling Center, Sean brings his experience in Student Affairs where he previously served as a graduate counselor for first-year minority students and as a resident advisor for students with severe disabilities. His clinical interests include acculturation, issues related to diversity, identity development, transition into college life, and career and major exploration.
	Rebecca Conrad Davenport, Ph.D., Psychologist Assistant Director/Training Director Dr. Conrad Davenport received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000. She has been at BGSU since 2002 and has worked at three other University or College Counseling Centers. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio. Becky enjoys working with a variety of student concerns and some areas of particular interest include interpersonal relationships, couples counseling, sexual assault, disordered eating and body image concerns, spirituality, grief and loss, identity issues including LGBT identities, and crisis debriefing. Becky also enjoys providing group therapy, training, and clinical supervision. She coordinates the Counseling Center’s groups, is advisor to the Student Organization of SAAFE Advocates, and is a liaison to the Campus Multifaith Alliance. Becky is a member of the Counseling Center’s Diversity Committee, the Student Affairs Diversity Team, and the National Coalition Building Institute at BGSU.
	Kenlana Ferguson, M.A., Counselor Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern Ms Ferguson, a doctoral candidate Western Michigan University, currently serves as a psychology intern at the BGSU Counseling Center. Her areas of clinical interest include sexually assaultive behavior, group therapy, African American male vocational development, multicultural counseling, multicultural supervision. Kenlana's research interests are with the African American community, specifically the phenomenological experience of individuals within this community. Kenlana will complete her doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 2010.
	Garrett Gilmer, Ph.D., Psychologist Associate Director/Clinical Director Dr. Gilmer received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University in 2006. He is a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio. Over the past ten years, Garrett has provided counseling services to students at four different university settings across the country. His areas of special interest include depression, interpersonal relationships, identity issues, childhood abuse, group therapy, clinical supervision and outreach. Garrett enjoys working with a diverse student body, is actively involved in the Counseling Center’s Diversity Committee, and is a member of the Student Affairs LGBT Advisory Board.
	Alexis Hamill, M.A. Counselor Psychology Trainee Ms Hamill did her undergraduate work at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Before coming to BGSU she worked for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program. She is now in her 4th year at BGSU, working on her doctorate in clinical psychology, specializing in Community Psychology. Alexis enjoys working at different levels, including working with individuals, groups, and systems. Her research interests are with the Deaf community, specifically the role of culture and empowerment in this community. She is a member of the psychology department’s diversity committee and of the graduate student advocacy organization. Alexis’ clinical interests include disability issues, transitions, values work, forgiveness, and mind – body connections. Her work is influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the Community Psychology values of prevention, promotion of well-being and empowerment, and respect for differences.
	Stefani Hathaway, Ph.D., Psychologist Residence Life Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Dr. Hathaway earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2005. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio, and since 2000 she has worked in university counseling centers in Missouri, Tennessee, and Ohio. At BGSU she serves as a Liaison between the Counseling Center and Residential Life, providing training, consultation, and programming for Res Life staff and residential students. She is also the Outreach Coordinator and in charge of GA training in the Counseling Center. She works with students with a wide variety of presenting problems, and she is especially interested in women's issues, relational issues, and trauma. She enjoys working with diverse students and is involved with the National Coalition-Building Institute and the Human Relations Commission.
	Katherine Kusner, B.S., Counselor Psychology Trainee Ms Kusner, a clinical psychology graduate student at BGSU, currently serves as a Graduate Assistant at the BGSU Counseling Center. Katie enjoys working with a variety of presenting problems and some areas of special interest include interpersonal relationships, anxiety, couple’s counseling, religion and spirituality, and women’s issues. Katie also enjoys working with diverse students and is currently an active member of the Psychology Department Diversity Committee.
	Michelle Rubinlicht, B.S., Counselor Psychology Trainee Ms Rubinlicht, a clinical psychology graduate student at BGSU, currently serves as a Graduate Assistant at the BGSU Counseling Center. Michelle enjoys working with students with a wide range of concerns, with special interests in grief and loss, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, women’s issues, and trauma. Michelle enjoys working with students from a diverse array of backgrounds, and is an active member of the Psychology Department Diversity Committee.
	Paul Standinger, B.S., Counselor Counseling Intern Mr. Standinger, a school and mental health graduate student at BGSU, currently serves as a Counseling Intern at the BGSU Counseling Center. He received a B.S. in math education from the University of Kentucky and taught 7th and 8th grade math before pursuing a career in full-time ministry. Paul enjoys working with a variety of presenting problems and some areas of special interest include interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, couple's counseling, and religion and spirituality. Paul also enjoys working with diverse students and is currently an active member of the Psychology Department Diversity Committee.
	Diane Sauder Tinsman, M.S.W., L.I.S.W Clinical Social Worker Ms Tinsman received her Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1989. She has been on staff with the BGSU Counseling Center as a part-time Social Worker since 1993 and loves working with a diverse college student population. Her areas of specialty include family of origin issues, sexual abuse and trauma, eating disorders, depression and relationship issues. Prior to working at BGSU, Diane lived and worked in the Chicago area in community mental health and adolescent residential facilities. She is a member of National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is very active in the arts, music and drama community in her spare time.
	Craig Vickio, Ph.D., Psychologist Dr. Vickio, a clinical psychologist at the BGSU Counseling Center. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University and has subsequently worked for 22 years in the BGSU Counseling Center. In addition to providing counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention services to hundreds of university students, Craig has taught 30 psychology classes, chaired or co-chaired numerous committees (including the University Committee on Vision and Values) and conducted more than 350 workshops. He has also published a variety of articles on topics such as preparing universities to respond to disaster, helping students to cope with transition and loss, orienting new graduate students to college, educating students about diversity, and promoting wellbeing among college student personnel.
	Elizabeth Yarris, Ph.D., Psychologist Dr. Yarris received a Master’s in College Student Development (1977) and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (1983) from the University of Iowa. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of Ohio. Betty has provided counseling and other services at the University of Iowa, Illinois State University, and Cornell College and has been at the Counseling Center at BGSU since 1983. She also worked as a psychologist in private practice for many years. Prior to her retirement from full time practice she was very involved in the prevention of problems in college students (e.g., alcohol and drug abuse, sexual violations) and in the study and practice of college counseling. Currently she works part time providing counseling and psychotherapy to BGSU students as well as supervising and training psychology trainees. She continues to be interested in women’s issues, eating disorders, and the prevention of and response to abuse, harassment and discrimination.

Support Staff
	Cheryl Heinlen, Office Manager
	Amy Lanning, B.A., Secretary