Contact Us

Towson University Counseling Center

Ward and West (2nd Floor)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If this matter is time sensitive such as scheduling or canceling an appointment or someone is at risk, please phone us: 410-704-2512.


For general questions, e-mail: counseling@towson.edu.

Mailing Address:
Counseling Center
Health and Counseling Centers at Ward and West
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

  Meet the Staff!

Counseling Staff

Brett Davis, Psy.D.

Referral Coordinator / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 2014

Psy.D., 2005, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
M.S., 2001, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
M.S., 1997, Psychology, Shippensburg University
B.A., 1994, Psychology, Susquehanna University

Theoretical Orientation: Integration of Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, & Object-Relations; Solution-Focused

Professional Interests: LGBTQ concerns, Addictions/codependency, Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders

Personal Interests: Spending time with family, appreciation and support of the arts (film, music, theater - I love all of it), laughter and really good conversation.

 

Leigh Ann Carter, Psy.D.

Coordinator of Anxiety and Depression Services / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 2015

Psy.D., 2014, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
M.S, 2011, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Maryland
B.S., 2009, Psychology, Loyola College in Maryland
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Feminist

Professional Interests: Women’s issues, identity development, LGBTQ+ population, graduate student population, self-care, supervision/training

Personal Interests: All things food-related, spending time with family, pilates, tennis, traveling

 

Jaime Fenton, Ph.D.

Assistant Director / Director of Clinical Services / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 2007

Ph.D., 2005, Counseling Psychology, Penn State University
M.S., 2001, Counseling Psychology, Georgia State University
B.S., 1998, Psychology, Penn State University

Theoretical Orientation: Feminist-Psychodynamic, Relational

Professional Interests: Eating and body image concerns, issues most pertinent to women, being an ally to the LGBTQ community, group therapy, supervision

Personal Interests: Exercise, yoga, meditation, time with family and friends

 

Betty A. Fletcher, Ph.D.

Staff Psychologist / Externship Program Coordinator

Hired: 1993

Ph.D., 1982, Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan
M.A., 1977, Clinical Psychology, University of Michigan
B.A., 1973, Psychology, Oberlin College

Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic with attention to socio-cultural influences on development and behavior

Professional Interests: Women's issues, relationship issues, minority student concerns, African-American language styles and identity, supervision and training

Personal Interests: Reading, crossword puzzles, jazzercise, family activities

 

Allison Frey, M.S.

Health Educator, Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Hired: 2011

M.S., 2004, Community Health, Towson University
B.A., 1997, Social Work, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Theoretical Orientation: Stages of Change, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Multiple Intelligence Learning Theory

Professional Interests: Health education particularly with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, outreach, community engagement, peer education, intern guidance, supervision, and training

Personal Interests: Family, animals, hiking, gardening, cooking, music

 

Sheila Graham, Ph.D.

Assistant Director of Outreach and Diversity / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 2012

Ph.D., 2010, Counseling Psychology, Columbia University
B.A., 2003, Psychology & Black Studies, Amherst College

Theoretical Orientation: Relational Cultural Theory

Professional Interests: Social justice issues, interpersonal development, racial/cultural identity development, first generation college students, multicultural competence

Personal Interests: Crafts, quilting, social justice issues, connecting with friends and loved ones

 

Mollie Herman, Ph.D.

Associate Director / Director of Training / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 1994

Ph.D., 1992, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland
M.A., 1989, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland
B.A., 1987, Psychology, Wesleyan University
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Feminist

Professional Interests: Women’s issues, treatment of anxiety disorders, training of psychologists, group therapy, use of mindfulness in therapy

Personal Interests: Reading for pleasure, hanging out with my family, cooking for friends and family, playing with my dog and cats, watching movies, making and selling jewelry and other crafts, attending every craft fair and yard sale I can

 

Dan Isenberg, PhD.

Staff Psychologist / Groups Coordinator

Hired: 2012

Ph.D., 2012, Counseling Psychology, Lehigh University
M.Ed., 2009, Counseling & Human Services, Lehigh University
B.S., 2004, Psychology & Criminology/Criminal Justice, University of Maryland College Park

Theoretical Orientation: Integrationist, Humanistic, Multicultural, Interpersonal

Professional Interests: Group therapy, college counseling & student development, clinical expertise, multicultural psychology, social justice & systemic change, psychotherapy process and outcomes

Personal Interests: music, movies, technology, exercise and fitness, watching the Yankees win, watching the Cubs lose 

 

Jaime Kaplan, Psy.D.

Coordinator of Eating Disorder Services

Hired: 2015

Psy.D., 2014, Clinical Psychology, University of Hartford
M.A., M.Ed., 2009, Psychological Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
B.S., 2007, Psychology, Towson University

Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal

Professional Interests: Eating Disorders, issues related to body image and the influences of media and culture, trauma, sexual assault/abuse, group therapy, interpersonal relationship issues, supervision and training

Personal Interests: Ballet, yoga, spending time with friends, attending Broadway musicals, reading

 

Mary Rosekrans, M.A.

Alcohol and Drug Clinician

Hired: 2015

M.A., 2015, Counseling Psychology, Towson University
B.S., 2013, Psychology, Towson University

Theoretical Orientation: Client-centered focus, while utilizing Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

Professional Interests: College students and adjustment/growth issues, alcohol and drug use, LGBT and other multicultural identifies, and mood disorders.  

Personal Interests: Running, hanging out with my beautiful pug, Josie, hanging out with my family and friends, exploring Baltimore city and all it has to offer, and trying my best at karaoke.  

 

Greg Reising, Ph.D.

Director of the Counseling Center & Psychologist

Hired: 1983

Ph.D., 1981, Counseling Psychology, Southern Illinois University
M.Ed., 1975, Student Personnel Administration, Colorado State University
B.S., 1973, Psychology, Colorado State University

Theoretical Orientation: Client-centered foundation, informed by psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-social conceptualization

Professional Interests: Psychotherapy and phenomenology of human experience, therapist development and developmental supervision, diversity and multiculturalism, counseling center administration, student affairs

Personal Interests: Music -- listening well and performing badly, personal reading, movies, home renovation & woodworking, getting organized

 

Emily Sears, M.S. LCADC

Manager - Substance Education, Treatment, and Prevention Services

Hired: 2007

M.S., 1995, Counseling Psychology, Loyola College
B.S., 1993, Psychology and English, Alma College (Michigan)
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Professional Interests: Addiction Treatment and Substance Use Education, Clinical Supervision/Training in Addictions Treatment, Treatment Program Development, and Outcomes/effectiveness research

Personal Interests: Spending time with family, walking our dog, reading, and scrapbooking

 

Maria Wydra, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services / Staff Psychologist

Hired: 2013

Ph.D., 2013, Counseling Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park
M.A., 2007, Clinical Psychology, Towson University
B.A., 1995, English Literature, Edinboro University
B.F.A., 1995, Painting, Edinboro University

Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Social-Cognitive Theory, Humanistic, Feminist

Professional Interests: Women’s issues, social justice, positive psychology, identity development in diverse populations, family structure, and family of origin issues

Research interests: Treatment outcome research, the therapeutic relationship, identity development in diverse populations, communication in diverse families

Personal Interests: Socializing, laughing, playing recreational softball, checking out visual and performing arts exhibits and shows, dancing, reading, sweating it out in my Bikram yoga class, and dining out in Baltimore’s many fantastic restaurants

Administrative Support Staff

Joyce Clark - Office Manager

Hired: 2001

Current student at Towson University: Anthropology, Sociology & Criminal Justice

Professional Interest: Continue full time position managing the Counseling Center and pursuing a part time position in the Criminal Justice field

Personal Interest: reading, computer games, watching competition shows, animals, spending time at the beach, spending time with family


Claudia Harley - Administrative Assistant

Hired: 2014

B. S. 2008 Art History/Studio Design, Towson University

Personal Interests: Track and field, music, home decorating and traveling

Personal quote: “When you know better, do better” and “live simple”

 

Keisha Bownes - Administrative Assistant

Hired: 2004

B.A., 2004, Anthropology, Sociology & Criminal Justice, Towson University

Professional Interests: Continue working in higher education

Personal Interests: Movies, spending time with family & friends, enjoying good food, live theater & art shows, baking, and traveling

 

Jean Brune - Administrative Assistant

Hired: 2004

A.A. degree from Villa Julie (now Stevenson University)

Personal Interests: Reading, Walking and Aerobics, Spending time with grandchildren

2015-2016 Pre-Doctoral Interns

Kirsten Gonzalez - Doctoral Intern

Shudarshana Gupta - Doctoral Intern

Ashley Wood - Doctoral Intern

2015-2016 Externs

Ellen Marks - Extern

Alexandra Savela - Extern

Sara Tafeen - Extern

2015-2016 Graduate Assistants

Alexandra Shiflett - Graduate Assistant

Lauren Drinkwater - Graduate Assistant

Katherine Calloway- Graduate Assistant