At The University of Alabama, you are never alone. The Counseling Center is staffed by a dedicated team of mental health professionals committed to supporting student well-being. Each member brings compassion, expertise, and a student-centered approach to help you navigate challenges and grow during your time at UA.
Administrative Staff
Greg Vander Wal, PhD
Executive Director Counseling Center and Collegiate RecoveryLicensed Psychologist

Carly Bramlett, MSW
Assistant Director Counseling CenterResearch and Evaluation
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Nahree Doh, PhD
Associate Director Counseling CenterClinical and Outreach Administration
Licensed Psychologist

Hannah Johnston, MSW
Assistant Director Counseling CenterOutreach Services
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Michelle Moss, MSW
Assistant Director of Suicide PreventionLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Courtney Parris, MSW
Staff Therapist II, Case ManagerLicensed Master Social Worker

Holly Prewitt, MSW
Assistant Director of Student TrainingLicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Jennifer Turner, MA
Assistant Director Counseling CenterClinical Services
Licensed Professional Counselor

Doris Vaughans, PhD
Associate Director Counseling CenterEmbedded Program
Licensed Professional Counselor

Support Staff
Jamie Bates
Administrative Assistant I
Robin Horton
Administrative Assistant I
Nicole Mills-Branch
Administrative Assistant II
Kelli Lacy
Administrative Assistant I
Clinical Staff
Susan Clements, MSW
Staff Therapist IILicensed Master Social Worker

Mechelle Frazier, EdS
Staff Therapist IILicensed Professional Counselor

Sophia Gachine, MA
Consultation and Crisis SpecialistAssociate Licensed Counselor

Caitlin Geary, PsyD
Staff Therapist I
Deirdre Gilligan, MA, MSW
Staff Therapist IILicensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

BJ Guenther, EdD
Staff Therapist IILicensed Professional Counselor

Leigh Ann Henneke, MAMFC
Staff Therapist IILicensed Professional Counselor

Fayth Hope, EdS
Staff Therapist IIAssociate Licensed Counselor

Angelique Horace, MSW
Staff Therapist IILicensed Master Social Worker

George Huff, MS
Consultation and Crisis SpecialistAssociate Licensed Counselor

Patrick Lewis, MSW
Staff Therapist IILicensed Master Social Worker

Carey Marsh, PhD
Staff Therapist IILicensed Professional Counselor

Kelsey McMullen, MA
Consultation and Crisis SpecialistAssociate Licensed Counselor

Susan Mills, EdS
Staff Therapist IILicensed Professional Counselor

Katie Pedini, MA
Consultation and Crisis SpecialistAssociate Licensed Counselor

Brodrick Williams, MA
Consultation and Crisis Specialist
Associate Licensed Counselor

Courtney Wood, MA
Consultation and Crisis Specialist
Associate Licensed Counselor

Meghan Wood, PhD
Staff Psychologist
Psychologist under supervision

Victoria Winningham, MA
Staff Therapist II
Licensed Professional Counselor

Embedded Therapist Staff
Sheila Calhoun, MA
Staff Therapist IICollege of Human and Environmental Sciences
Licensed Professional Counselor

Haley French, EdS
Staff Therapist II
Honors College
Licensed Professional Counselor

Elizabeth Shahid, LMFT
Staff Therapist II
Communication and Information Sciences
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Tyler Simmons, MSW
Staff Therapist II
Culverhouse College of Business
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Mary Smith, MSW
Staff Therapist II
Housing and Residential Communities
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Will Suclupe, MSW
Staff Therapist II
College of Engineering
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Graduate Trainees
Preston Adair, BS
Counselor Education

Erin Canada, BA
Social Work

Harriet DeGroot, MA
Psychology

Caleb Fondren, BS
Counselor Education

Valerie Luskey, MA
Psychology

Asiye Mucedidi, MA
Psychology

Alex Tadorian, BA
Social Work

Psychology Interns
Karin Hendricks, MA
Psychology Intern

Cody Wager, MS
Psychology Intern

Demond Washington, MA
Psychology Intern
