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  • Staff Psychologists

Name: Maryam Ilahi, Psy.D.

Position: Staff Psychologist

Academic History:

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Profesional Psychology/Argosy University-Chicago

M.A., Counselingl Psychology, John F. Kennedy University

B.A., Psychology, University of Maryland-College Park

Professional Interests:

Multiculturalism, GLBTQ Concerns, Relational Concerns, International Students, First Generation College Students, Spirituality

Personal Interests:

Music, reading, meditation, spending time in nature, travel, cuisines from different countries and cultures.

 

Name: Amanda Kenna, Ph.D.

Position: Provisionally Licensed Psychologist; Training Coordinator

Academic History:

Ph.D., 2010, Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University

M.Ed., 2007, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University

B.S., 2004, Psychology, Texas Christian University

Professional Interests:

Grief and loss, GLBTQ concerns, couples therapy, women's issues.

Personal Interests:

Movies, reading, traveling, pets and animals, culinary exploration.

 

Name: Andrew D. Miller, Ph.D.

Position: Executive Director, Counseling and Health Services; Licensed Psychologist

Academic History:

Ph.D., 2005, Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University

M.S., 2001, Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky

B.A., 1999, Psychology, Eastern Illinois University

Professional Interests:

Relationship concerns, Self-Esteem, GLBT issues, Diversity, Psychotherapeutic Process, Stigma, Training and Supervision.

Personal Interests:

Swimming, Movies, Reading, Animals (I have a small zoo at home), Baking, Stained Glass.

 

Name: Cheronda Steele, Psy.D.

Academic History:

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University

Professional Interests:

Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Prevention and Existential Philosophy.

Personal Interests:

Music, reading, arts & crafts projects, and HGTV. 

 

Name: Shantha Y. Stokes, Psy.D.

Position: Psychologist; Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Academic History: 

Psy.D., 2011, Clinical Psychology, Roosevelt University

M.A., 1998, Counseling Psychology, Roosevelt University

B.A., 1994, Psychology, University of Iowa

Professional Interests: 

Grief/Loss, Trauma, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Training and Supervision.

Personal Interests:

Reading, Travel, Cooking, Live Music, Pet Owner, Community Outreach/Volunteering.

 

Name: Julie Swanson, Ph.D. , CGP

Position: Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist; Group Coordinator

Academic History:

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Miami University

M.A., Clinical Psychology, Miami University

B.A., Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

Professional Interests:

Group Therapy, Family of Origin Issues, Diversity, Relationship Concerns, Women’s Issues, Psychotherapeutic Process

Personal Interests:

Friends, Fitness, Pets, Travel, Reading, Music

 


  • Post Doctoral Residents: '13-'14

 

 

  • Practicum Trainees: Fall '12

Bonny Chang, M.Ed.- Texas A&M, Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program

Joel Looney, B.A. - Sam Houston State University, Clinical Psychology Masters Program

Dianeth Rodriguez , B.A. - Sam Houston State University, Clinical Psychology Masters Program



 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Name: C. Kelley Osborn, M.A., L.P.C.

Position: Director, Services for Students with Disabilities

Academic History:

M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Texas of the Permian Basin

B.A., Sociology, Texas Tech University

Professional Interests:

Disability Counseling and Advocacy, Visual Impairments, Psychiatric Disabilities (e.g., Anxiety Disorders and Depression), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Chronic Pain Management.

Personal Interests:

Pets, Fitness, Nature, Politics, History, and Classical Music

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
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