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.
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Greg Lambeth, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin Director, U of I CTC Licensed Psychologist |
Integrative: Cognitive-Behavioral; Interpersonal; Psychodynamic |
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Karla Blanco, Ph.D. Washington State University Coordinator of Consultation% Coordinator of Diversity Training Psychologist/ Assistant Professor |
Integrative: Multicultural, interpersonal, and humanistic |
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Sharon Fritz, Ph.D. University of Idaho Licensed Psychologist / Professor Coordinator of Outreach, Consultation, Alcohol & Drug Services. |
Integrative: Humanistic; CBT; Motivational Interviewing, Feminist |
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Brian Hopper, Psy.D George Fox University Licensed Psychologist / Associate Professor Coordinator of Practicum Training WAMMI Liaison |
Integrative: Interpersonal & CBT |
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Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D. Oregon State University Licensed Psychologist / Professor Training Director |
Integrative: Humanistic-Existential; Feminist: Adlerian; CBT, DBT |
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Nhu Mai, Ph.D. Washington State University Licensed Psychologist / Assistant Professor Coordinator of Group Counseling Programs |
Integrative: Interpersonal, CBT, DBT, ACT. Mindfulness |
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Lahde Forbes, LMSW Boise State University Licensed Master Social Worker/ Mental Health Therapist |
Integrative: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, |
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Jennifer Wilkinson D.NP |
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| Alex Hughes, Ph.D Fuller Theological Seminary Post Doctoral Resident |
Integrative: Humanistic- Existential; Psychodynamic |
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Laena Huffaker, Ph.D |
Integrative: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, |
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Steve Saladin, Ph.D. |
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Candi Bailey Administrative Coordinator
Jenn Urhausen B.S., Administrative Coordinator
Cynthia Mignano B.S., Testing Coordinator
Kristina Ogden Testing Coordinator
Thomas "Craig" Foster M.Ed. West Virginia University
Olesya Mikheeva, M.S. Washington State University
Alexandra Nichols, M.S. Palo Alto University
Calle Pierson, M.A. Pacific University
Nicholas Davey, M.A. Washington State University
Michael Schacter, B.S. Washington State University
Munir Shah, M.A.Washington State University
Nicholas Davey, M.A. Washington State University
Michael Schacter, B.S. Washington State University
Julie Kirkpatrick
Cynthia Mignano
Kristina Ogden