Don is the Director of Counseling Services at Stockton University.  He received his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University.  He is currently a licensed Practicing Psychologist in New Jersey, and has worked as a clinical psychologist and mental health services administrator in outpatient mental health and forensic psychology settings for more than 25 years.  His theoretical orientation and counseling style is an eclectic blend of DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Jungian theory, and other paradigms applied to the various tasks of psychological assessment, and group and individual therapy.  His first career was an educator and administrator in small, Quaker schools for 15 years where he enjoyed teaching classes in psychology, English, music, math and American Sign Language.  He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with addictions and other mental health issues and behaviors.  He has lectured and given seminars on a variety of topics including suicide prevention, addictions, personality disorders, forensic psychology, and techniques of counseling.  His most recent lecture was given to the students and faculty of the graduate program in psychology at the National University of Ireland (Eire) at Galway, "What's Your Story?  Psychiatric Rehabilitation in America."

Don lives "down the shore" in NJ with his wife who is an RN with many years of experience helping people with medical, mental health and addiction issues.  His daughter earned her MSW and works as a school counselor.  His son has a degree in business and works in the field of medical supplies.  And his step-son is a Stockton student with many years of professional experience in a variety of fields.  His newborn grandson has not yet declared a major.  In his spare time, Don enjoys writing, playing music and spending time with family and friends.

Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University in 2009 and her Master of Social Work from Rutgers University in 2013.  Lucy started her social work career as an Education Counselor for individuals with psychiatric disabilities in higher education.  Upon completing her MSW, Lucy worked for 5 years as a child/adolescent outpatient therapist providing individual and group counseling.  Lucy has worked as a trauma therapist following natural disasters, traumatic events and school shootings.  Additionally, Lucy has provided tele-therapy for several years and is well versed in the use of technology for increasing accessibility to therapy. 

Lucy offers a person centered, strengths-based approach with students and enjoys using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and Mindfulness tools.  She strives to be empathetic and understanding with all of her students.  Areas of professional interest include individual therapy, groups, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties with transitions and adjusting to new situations, interpersonal relationship challenges and multicultural/diversity concerns.  

Michael is an Assistant Director of Counseling Services. Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. He received a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. Michael is licensed as a Professional Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Michael joined Stockton in 2013 he strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow. He assists people with a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, family dysfunction and trauma. Michael utilizes a didactic blend of counseling techniques to support the students he serves. Michael also facilitates anxiety and addictions groups.

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a therapeutic focus on trauma survivors, LGBTQIA+ issues, and disordered eating.  She also provides counseling to students who struggle academically and/or socially. Laura works closely with the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Center (WGSC) as the liaison counselor and is a trained sexual assault/Title IX victim’s advocate.  She runs a number of support groups in the Counseling Center for women and for trans* students.  In 2018, she successfully held Stockton’s first clothing swap for our transitioning student population.

Laura strongly believes in individualized treatment and therefore uses a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, Person (client) centered, Solution Focused, DBT, and Strength/systems perspective.  Laura has a passion for helping people find the tools that they need to be their personal best.  One of Laura’s favorite quotes, from a world class woman, Maya Angelou is “when you know better…. you can do better.”

Laura is an Alumna of Stockton University, having graduated in 1998 with an undergraduate degree in Public Health.  She went on to get her MSW from Rutgers in 2001.  Previously, Laura worked in various mental health settings that focused on substance abuse, eating disorders, seriously mentally ill, trauma & PTSD, and in home care with children and their families.  After having her two daughters, Laura joined a local private practice office where she worked full time from 2006 to 2017. 

Stephany is a graduate of Stockton University with a Masters degree in social work. She has recently become part of the crisis text line volunteers following graduation.  She is doing her internship this year with the Wellness Center to complete her hours to work toward her clinical social work license. She has been very active in the Wellness Center working with staff and students on projects such as Suicide Prevention, Eating Disorders Awareness and The Ability Fair. Stephany has attended trainings and is certified in a variety of different areas. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid Training, which focuses on helping students in crisis. She also holds certification in Crisis Advocate Training for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse, by supporting and providing resources for survivors. Another certification she holds is in Safe Zone Training, which offers a safe place for people in the LGBT Community, by creating more awareness and advocating for policy changes on Stockton’s Campus. As a member of the Disability Community, she is working with the Learning Access Center Staff and fellow students to develop a disability awareness and self-empowerment week for students with visible and non-visible disabilities. Stephany enjoys living at the shore and her favorite summer activity is rowing on the bay!

Laurie has been the Director of the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center at Stockton University since 2015, but has worked in the field since 1997, first as a domestic violence prevention advocate and then as a mental health counselor. Prior to her appointment as the WGSC Director, Laurie was Associate Director of Counseling Services from 2011- 2015. She is currently licensed in the state of New Jersey as a Professional Counselor, a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is also a certified Disaster Crisis Counselor and served in that capacity with the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy relief. She lectures across the country on issues related to power based personal violence and stalking. In 2003, she was asked by the National Center for Victims of Crime to be on their Model Federal Stalking Code Advisory Board. In 2014, Laurie was appointed to Stockton's Title IX Practitioners group.

She also enjoys working as an adjunct faculty member in the School of General Studies, where she teaches a fall Freshman seminar in wellness and a spring peer education class on substance abuse. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors in Economics and a certificate in Asian Studies. In 2001, Laurie completed her Masters in Counseling at Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. She currently lives in Cape May with her family and their two beloved dogs.

Rosie is a commuting freshman here at Stockton. She has a nursing major and loves helping others. She is the "social media guru" here in the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Center. Her main focus is to advertising all the amazing work done by the WGSC.

The WGSC is thrilled to have Rebecca working with us this year as a counseling intern.  Rebecca graduated from Loyola University of Maryland with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Studio Art Minor. She is currently enrolled in Stockton's MSW Program and interned last year in the Counseling Department.  She has over 2 years of outpatient therapy experience from a local practice where she was a Psychologist's Clinical Assistant and ran Biofeedback Treatment Sessions and Cognitive Rehabilitation for patients with Post Concussion Symptoms.