Counseling Staff Bios

Lisa Berki, L.C.S.W.-R
Smith College, 1988
Interests: Eating disorders, relationship issues, life transition issues

Matt Boone, L.C.S.W. ("Let's Talk" Coordinator)
Boston University, 2000
Interests: Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress; multicultural issues; relational issues; eating disorders

Ken Cohen, Ph.D.
University of Detroit Mercy, 1999
Interests: Gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, and transgender issues; bereavement and loss; relationship problems 

Greg Eells, Ph.D. (Director)
Oklahoma State University, 1996 
Interests: Depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and existential issues; group therapy

Andrea Arden Gerding, M.P.S., M.S.W.
Social Work Intern
Cornell University 1998; Syracuse University, 2009
Interests: Depression, anxiety, couples, gender identity and transgender concerns, intercultural dynamics

Lynn Gerstein, L.C.S.W.-R, C.A.S.A.C.
(A.O.D. Coordinator)
Syracuse University, 1982
Interests: Women's issues, substance abuse, identity issues, relational and family issues

Maurice Haltom, L.M.S.W.
SUNY Buffalo
Interests: Trauma recovery, substance abuse concerns, integrated wellness, couples/family work, spirituality/personal development

Robin Hamlisch, L.C.S.W.-R
SUNY Buffalo, 1977
Interests: life-stage transitional issues (college, career, relationships), strength-based counseling, depression, anxiety and coping skills, family issues

Dawn Kenner, M.A. 
University of San Diego, 2003
Interests: Eating Disorders, interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, and group therapy. Can conduct counseling in Spanish.

J. Tyson Merrill, Psy.D.
School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University, 1985 
Interests: The emotional needs of intellectually-gifted individuals, personality disorders, biologically-based emotional disorders

Sharon Mier, Psy.D. (C.C.I. Coordinator)
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1991.
Interests: Client-centered therapy; multicultural and crosscultural counseling; outreach program development

Anshan Moore, Ph.D. (Groups Coordinator)
Arizona State University, 2005
Interests: Interpersonal relationship issues, multicultural counseling, depression, career concerns, developmental issues  

Randy Patterson, Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University, 2008
Interests: Eating disorders, personality disorders, multicultural counseling, the mind/body connection

Robert N. Rodgers, Ph.D. (Assistant Director)
Licensed Psychologist, NY-015905, NJ-4039 
Southern Illinois University, 1999
Interests: Men's issues, developmental concerns during the period of emerging adulthood, identity development, spiritual concerns, couples therapy, group therapy 

Sonya Shropshire, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2007
Interests: Multicultural and diversity issues, trauma, dating and interpersonal relationship issues, outreach counseling, personality disorders

Gina Smithson-Compton, M.S.W.
Smith College School for Social Work, 2003 
Interests: Alcohol and other drug concerns, relationship issues, identity and family issues

Paul Soper, L.M.S.W.
Binghamton University, 2006
Interests: LGBT issues, depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, habit change, multicultural issues

Diane Sullivan, L.C.S.W.-R (C.H.E.P. Coordinator)Syracuse University, 1988
Interests: Eating disorders, alcohol/substance use, self-injury, trauma work, women's issues, relational (interpersonal) issues, identity and family issues

Karen Williams, Ph.D.
Washington State University, 2006
Interests: Gender identity, particularly transgender concerns, LGBTQ issues, multiculturalism and diversity counseling, international student adjustment, depression, familial and relationship difficulties  

Wai-Kwong Wong, Ph.D. (Training Coordinator)
University of Virginia, 2000
Interests: Multicultural issues, grief work, eating disorders

Tow Yee Yau, Ph.D. (Assistant Director)
University of Denver, 1995
Interests: Mindfulness therapy, multicultural issues, Buddhist psychology, spiritual psychology, consultation, and couples therapy. Dr. Yau is able to conduct counseling in Mandarin.