About Us
The Counseling & Testing Center (CTC), a unit of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, offers students access to a wide range of counseling and testing services and resources. There is no fee for counseling services.
Students come to the Counseling Center with a broad range of concerns ranging from adjustment and developmental issues to complex psychological problems. Students vary in age from late adolescence to mid-life and beyond. The clinical orientation of the Counseling Center is based on a developmental and humanistic model and emphasizes personal development, coping skills, prevention, and wellness within a brief treatment framework.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Counseling & Testing Center is to advance the academic mission of the university by facilitating students' educational, personal, social and cultural development in order to promote success and persistence within the university. We are committed to fostering a positive campus climate by promoting mutual respect and supporting cultural diversity within our community.
Services
The CTC strives to provide equal access to the following programs and services in an environment of mutual respect and understanding of diversity based on the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Guidelines:
- Counseling services to assist students who may be experiencing psychological, behavioral, or learning difficulties.
- Outreach Programs focused on the developmental needs of college students designed to maximize the ability of students to benefit from the academic environment and experience.
- Assessment services to identify student needs and appropriate services and referrals.
- Teaching, training and supervision for graduate students in counseling or psychology.
CTC Staff
| Faculty | Theoretical Orientation | Clinical Interests |
|---|---|---|
| Karla Blanco, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Psychologist Interim Coordinator of Consultation & Outreach Coordinator of Diversity Training Liaison to Office of Multicultural Affairs Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Multicultural Interpersonal Humanistic |
Latinx population First Generation Students Diversity Identity development Relationships Consultation |
| Keith Hansen, Psy.D. George Fox University Title: Licensed Psychologist Coordinator of Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention & Training. Liaison to Veterans Office and Athletics Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Existential |
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Assessment Biofeedback Substance Abuse |
| Laena Huffaker, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Liaison to WWAMI Program & LGBTQIA Office Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Interpersonal Psychodynamic CBT, DBT Trauma Informed |
Diversity & Social Justice Identity Development LGBTQIA Issues Stress Reduction/Mindfulness ComplexTrauma & Phobias Grief & Loss |
| Rheanna Kaley Ph.D. Tennessee State University Liaison to Fraternity & Sorority Life Title: Psychologist Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Emotion-Focused Interpersonal Feminist Multicultural |
Assessment Women’s Issues Relationship Issues Social Justice/Diversity Identity Development |
| Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D. Oregon State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Training Director Academic Rank: Professor |
Integrative Humanistic-Existential Feminist Adlerian CBT, DBT |
Training & Supervision Spirituality Women's Issues Sexual Abuse/ Trauma Grief |
| Greg Lambeth, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin Title: Licensed Psychologist Executive Director, Counseling, Access and Testing Academic Rank: Professor |
Integrative CBT Interpersonal Psychodynamic |
Attention Deficit Disorder Learning Disabilities Autism Spectrum Sleep Disorders Mood Disorders Violence & Risk Assessment Academic Issues |
| Nhu Mai, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Coordinator of Group Counseling Programs Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Interpersonal CBT, DBT, ACT Mindfulness |
Group Therapy, Family of Origin Issues Identity Grief Complex Trauma Existentialism & Spirituality Multicultural & International Students Suicide prevention |
| Trish Nash Ph.D. University of Memphis Title: Licensed Psychologist Co-Liaison to Athletics & Women's Center Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Humanistic/Existential Personal Construct Theories |
Training Sport Psychology Assessment (neuropsych, learning, ADHD, psychodiagnostic), Research & Evaluation of needs/services LGBTQIA related concerns Mindfulness & self-compassion |
| Steve Saladin, Ph.D. University of Idaho Title: Licensed Psychologist Interim Director of the Testing Center Academic Rank: Professor Emeritus |
Integrative CBT, DBT |
Testing & Psychological Assessment Learning Disabilities; ADD Intelligence & Cognitive Processing Computer Technology |
| Lahde Forbes LMSW Boise State University Title: Licensed Master Social Worker |
Integrative CBT, DBT Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Therapy/EMDR Internal Family Systems |
Diversity & Social Justice Identity Development LGBTQ Issues Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Complex Trauma & Phobias Substance Abuse Grief & Loss |
| Maureen Marchant, LMSW Our Lady of the Lake University Title: Licensed Master Social Worker Case Manager Liaison to Vandal Health |
Integrative CBT ACT Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Multicultural |
Neuro developmental Disabilities Anxiety Depression ADHD PTSD Sexual assault |
| Clint Emmett MSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Jenn Urhausen B.S., Administrative Coordinator
Kristina Ogden, Administrative Coordinator
Holly McFarland, MA
Hawaii School of Professional Psychology
David Miller, MA
University of Denver
David Murphy, MA
Florida State University
Genine Schwartz, MA
Wright Institute
Julie Kirkpatrick
Kristina Ogden
Denessy Rodriguez, B.S.