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