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Associate Director of Operations, Training Director
Kent State University (Ph.D.); Counseling Psychology
Dr. Badger uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy. She also considers the origin of issues including culture, family, and other societal influences.
Dr. Badger enjoys working with victims of power based violence, women's issues and people with disabilities.
Additional Information:
Dr. Badger is almost totally blind and uses a Guide Dog for mobility. She enjoys camping, reading, and being with friends and family. As a professional with a disability, her practice is informed by the resilience she possesses, and by the compassionate way she challenges students to succeed.
Assistant Director of Operations, Outreach, and Campus Engagement
Purdue University; Counseling Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Process
LGBTQ+ and Racial Minority Populations, Women's Issues, Trauma, and Anger Management
Additional Information:
I have a dog named Gianni that I love to spend time with and I am a Purdue alum who loves art, travel, and March Madness.
Senior Director
Indiana University (Ph.D.); Counseling Psychology, minor in Family Psychology
Psychodynamic; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Anxiety; Community based intervention and outreach; Supervision and Training; Student Veterans; Program Evaluation
Additional Information:
I spend my free time with family, running, watching sports, and supporting all things Pittsburgh Steelers.
Associate Director of Operations, Clinical Services Director
Roosevelt University (PsyD); Clinical Psychology
Liasison Relationships:
LGBTQ Center
Psychodynamic; Interpersonal Process; Cognitive-Behavioral
Gender and sexual identity development, LGBTQIA+ concerns, substance use, mood disorders, supervision and training, suicidality.
Staff Therapist
Indiana University, Bloomington; Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed); Mental Health Counseling (Ed.S.)
Integrative: Solution-focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Positive Psychology
Multicultural issues, LGBTQ issues, Neurodivergent issues, and Mood disorders.
Additional Information:
I love travelling, attended culinary school, and am always up to check out new restaurants or go on an adventure be it an outdoor or indoor excursion. I also relish any opportunity to experientially learn about food, language, and culture!
Staff Therapist
Butler University; School Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths Based Interventions, Psychodynamic
Substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, grief and bereavement
Staff Therapist/Liaison to the Black and African American Student Community
Western Michigan University (Ph.D.); Counseling Psychology
Social justice/Equity/Multi cultural lens, Relational Cultural Theory; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Mindfulness; Self compassion
Race-based trauma and stress; Racial, gender, and sexual identity; Queer, Trans, and Gender expansive issues; Trauma; Moodrelated and anxiety disorders; Holistic practices; Nonreligious spirituality; Firstgeneration college students; Training; Outreach, and Workshop facilitation.
Additional Information:
I am a California being who loves nature and earth. I am trained in Liberation Reiki and enjoy daily meditation. I love reading afrofuturism books, listening to podcasts, watching scary movies, traveling, and spending time with my loving friends.
Staff Therapist/Care Manager
Indiana University, Indianapolis (MSW); Social Work
CBT, strengths perspective, Family Systems, solution focused
Families and Children, stress and anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, women's issues, social justice and advocacy
Additional Information:
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and pets. I also enjoy reading, being outside, and walking.
Staff Therapist
University of Cincinnati ; Master of Social Work
DBT, CBT, mindfulness
I am very interested in how nervous system dysregulation impacts mental and physical health. I love researching and learning about neurobiology. Additionally, I have a strong interest in working with those who have experienced isolated and ongoing trauma.
Additional Information:
I am a very active person and love running, hiking, being outside, reading and travel. I am married and have 4 children, ages 19, 16, 14 and 11.
Staff Therapist/Care Manager
Asbury Theological Seminary; Mental Health Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, Strength Based Approach, and Multicultural Approach
Substance Use Disorder (SUD), multicultural adjustment, Anxiety and Depressive disorders, career based issues, stress management
Additional Information:
I love finding the hidden spots of the town, such as coffee shops, markets etc. Love a good cup of coffee and conversations!
Staff Therapist
Indiana State University; Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic, integrated with strengths-based and mindfulness approaches
Depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; grief and loss; crisis intervention; stress management; anger management; group therapy; and video games and mental health
Additional Information:
I enjoy the Baltimore Ravens, video games, and trying new things. I was born three months premature and I enjoy helping students connect with themselves and their environment.
Staff Therapist
Purdue University Fort Wayne; Couples and Family Counseling, Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, Existential/humanistic, Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotional intelligence and regulation, assertiveness, therapeutic lifestyle change, healthy relationships
Additional Information:
I am a nature lover and bird watcher. In my free time I enjoy camping and hiking and I am a kayaking enthusiast. I also consider myself to be a movie buff!
Staff Therapist
Alliant International University (California School of Professional Psychology) ; Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
Integration of Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral and Multicultural Approaches
Intersecting Identities, Multiculturalism, Family of Origin Concerns; Grief and Loss, Relationship Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, Building Resiliency, and Life Transitions/Adjustment.
Staff Therapist
Florida State University; Counseling Psychology and School Psychology (Ph.D.)
Integrative Therapeutic orientation, emphasis on Person-centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Perfectionism/Self-compassion, Anxiety/Depressive disorders, Multicultural adjustment/Life transition, Eating Disorders
Additional Information:
I enjoy doing arts and crafts and watching movies and Netflix shows!
Staff Therapist/ Care Manager
Ball State University; Social Work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths Based, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Anxiety, depression, stress, crisis intervention, childhood trauma, women's issues, and advocacy.
Additional Information:
I enjoy going on long walks, playing tennis, traveling, cooking, and thrift/vintage shopping. I also love animals and anything coffee related.
Staff Therapist
Indiana University, Indianapolis ; Social Work (MSW)
Integrative approach of Humanistic Approach; Strengths Based Perspective; Systems Theory; Cognitive Behavioral
Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression; self-esteem and self-worth; grief and loss; stress management; life transition/development; crisis intervention and relationship issues
Staff Therapist
Indiana University, Bloomington ; Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education (M.S.Ed)
Humanistic and Existential approach, Strength based approach, Narrative therapy and Mindfulness based interventions
Multicultural adjustment, life adjustment and transition for international students, assertiveness and interpersonal boundaries, anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery.
Additional Information:
I love singing, taking long walks and having conversation with close friends and family. I grew up watching Ghibli studio animated movies (first one is Spirited Away) and still have a very special space for them in my heart.
Staff Therapist
Indiana University, Indianapolis ; Social Work (MSW)
Cognitive behavioral therapy; strengths perspective; systems theory; interpersonal communication skill building
Crisis management; adjustment to changes in employment and related circumstances; career counseling; identification of community and Internet resources; communication skills training; anxiety and mood disorder interventions; panic disorder and recovery from trauma; ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorder; and other school related difficulties. Therapy that is sensitive to spiritual issues will be provided upon request
Staff Therapist
University of Wisconsin ; Marriage and Family Therapy (M.S.)
I use an eclectic approach to therapy and healing drawing from Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Person-Centered, Family Systems therapy, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness-based and Holistic modalities as well as Strength-based therapy and Multicultural counseling to name a few.
Family and Intergenerational Family problems and trauma, Multicultural concerns, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment difficulties, Life-Cycle Transitional struggles, Grief and Bereavement, and Existential questioning.
Additional Information:
Fun fact about me is that I enjoy reading and take much delight in steaming cups of tea.
Staff Therapist
Argosy University ; Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
Integrated Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Humanistic foundation focused on relationship building and unconditional acceptance. CBT to work on negative core beliefs and stabilizing emotional balance to improve decision making.
Family of Origin/Generational Trauma, Substance Use, Sexual Abuse, Women's Issues/Experiences, Deconstruction of Social Constructs, Multicultural Identity, SBNR (Spiritual but Not Religious), Crisis Work
Additional Information:
I am a proud mom and dog mom, interested in animal-assisted therapy and training and enjoy family oriented activities.
Lead Staff Therapist/Website and Social Media Coordinator
Western Michigan University; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Relational-Cultural Therapy through a multicultural lens
Multiculturally sensitive, social justice oriented, and affirming care around diverse identities (e.g., racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, religion and spiritual, gender, socioeconomic, and ability). Specializations include identity development concerns for all areas of dimensions listed above; mood and anxiety related disorders; grief and trauma; interpersonal and relational concerns; phase of life; and self-care management.
Additional Information:
I enjoy making homemade greeting cards, performing one woman re-enactments of my favorite musicals, spending quality time with family and friends, and cuddling with my cats.
Staff Therapist/ Clinical Care Manager
Indiana University; Mental Health Counseling with Concentration in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Integration Orientation- Solution focus, REBT, CMT, Strengths based, Motivational Interviewing
Anxiety, Depression, Crisis Intervention, Skill building, Substance use disorder
Additional Information:
I enjoy exploring my new town, seeing local performances, visiting with friends and family, and playing board games.
Lead Staff Therapist/Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Coordinator
Pacific University, Oregon ; Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)
Integration of interpersonal, humanistic, gestalt, mindfulness, third-wave CBT, and multicultural approaches
Substance use; trauma; mood and anxiety disorders; distress tolerance and emotion regulation; grief and loss; nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), mindfulness and spirituality; positive psychology; diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism; international students, third culture students; graduate students; nontraditional students; supervision and training; group therapy.
Additional Information:
I can offer therapy in English, Dutch, or Thai. I have lived in four different continents and love to immerse myself in different cultures. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in my community garden, creating watercolor paintings, experimenting with new recipes, and having relaxed conversations with my cats.
Lead Staff Therapist/Group Coordinator
University of Kentucky ; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
Psychodynamic; Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mood and anxiety disorders; couples/romantic relationship concerns; family-of-origin; trauma; men and masculinity concerns; LGBTQ+ issues; first-generation and non-traditional students; graduate students; grief and loss; personality disorders
Additional Information:
I enjoy time with friends and family, playing video games, reading horror/sci-fi/ fantasy, and playing board games.
Staff Therapist
Illinois State University ; Counseling Psychology (M.S.)
Integrative approach of Psychodynamic; Interpersonal; Cognitive Behavioral
Sexual abuse and sexual assault recovery; domestic violence with victims and abusers; substance abuse; mood disorders – depression and anxiety; women’s issues with a focus on using motivational interviewing and strength identification and enhancement
Staff Therapist
Marquette University; Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strength based approach, person-centered, mindfulness, and Gestalt.
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, sleep issues, academic distress, strategy of coping discrimination and racism for minorities, job searching and legal identity stress for graduating international students, multicultural adjustment for new arrival Asian international students, suicidal thoughts and crisis intervention
Additional Information:
I love baking, painting nails, making earrings and doing other small crafts by myself.
Lead Staff Therapist/Practicum Training Coordinator
Indiana University ; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
Humanist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe an essential part of therapy is to keep the human front and center in the interactions, while also working to build on the strengths a person already has to pull them into a better place.
Like everyone at CAPS, I’m a generalist therapist who works with whatever situations come up; I figure that people aren’t typically seeking out the problematic situations they have to deal with, so I need to be ready to meet them where they are. That said, I’m particularly energized by working with people experiencing graduate student issues, interpersonal trauma, substance use, and video game addiction.
Additional Information:
Last year I picked up painting miniatures as a hobby! My office fish, Elpis, is a great listener despite not having ears.
Staff Therapist
University of Kentucky; Grand Valley State University ; Social Work (DSW)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths based, and solutions focused therapies, while also understanding the systems that exist in leading the student to my office. I also emphasize a strong bond and safe place to talk with every student.
I love working with my fellow students of Color and student athletes BUT working with folks on the Autism spectrum is my number one interest.
Staff Therapist
Louisiana Tech University ; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)
Humanistic, Existential, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths Based Interventions
Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Boundary issues, Phase of Life Problems, Firstgen College Student College Adjustment, International Student Cross Cultural Adjustment, Romantic relationship concerns
Additional Information:
I speak Mandarin and Japanese and serve as a liaison with The Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC). In my free time, I practice Kendo and serve as an advisor for Purdue Kendo Club.
Registered Nurse
Purdue University; Nursing (BSN), Psychology (B.S.)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University School of Nursing
Childhood development
Pediatrics; Pulmonary Pediatrics; family centered care; advocacy; diverse populations; patient health and wellness education; and family relationships
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Indiana University School of Nursing
Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral
Psychopharmacology; anxiety disorders; mood disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; psychotic disorders; substance abuse; and ADHD
Staff Psychiatrist
Indiana University School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatric
Psychodynamic; Cognitive-Behavioral
Psychopharmacology; anxiety disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; mood disorders; psychotic disorders; substance abuse; consultation; and ADHD
Staff Psychiatrist
Tulane University School of Medicine; Psychiatry Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Psychodynamic; Cognitive-Behavioral; Interpersonal; Existential
Psychopharmacology; anxiety disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; mood disorders; psychotic disorders; substance abuse; and ADHD
Doctoral-level Psychology Intern
Wright State University; Professional Psychology (Psy.D., Current)
Client Centered
Anxiety, stress management, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.
Additional Information:
I enjoy riding around in my jeep, playing with animals, and singing.
Doctoral-level Psychology Intern
Florida State University; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D., current)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Family of origin issues, Athletic performance, Athletic injury
Additional Information:
I enjoy watching college sports, playing with my goldendoodle Mooney, and reading.
Doctoral-level Psychology Intern
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Ph.D., current); Seoul National University (M.S.), Counselor Education
Time-limited Dynamic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Attachment-based therapy
International students, Women of color, family related issues
Practicum-level Psychology Therapist
University of Indianapolis ; Clinical Psychology (Psy.D., current)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, mindfulness, emotion regulation, children and adolescents
Additional Information:
In my free time, I enjoy cooking, taking care of my many plants, puzzling, and spending time outside.
Practicum-level Psychology Therapist
University of Indianapolis; Clinical Psychology (Psy.D., current)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma responses, providing trauma-informed care, eating disorders, OCD, multicultural psychology, examining self-esteem, self-worth, and belonging.
Additional Information:
I have a pitbull named Harlowe who takes up the majority of my free time. We love going on walks together and playing at the dog park!
Practicum-level Psychology Therapist
Purdue University ; Counseling Psychology (Ph.D., current), Purdue University, Education (M.S.Ed.)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy
Multiculturalism, Autism spectrum disorders, child and adolescent psychology, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and depression
