Our Staff
Our Staff
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COUNSELING STAFF
B. Lynne Reeder, Ph.D. Title: Director
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri Columbia, 1986
Licenses: Texas Psychology License- in process, Licensed Psychologist- Missouri # 2017043473, Licensed Psychologist and Health Services Provider Psychologist- North Carolina # 2573, Licensed Psychologist- Georgia # 2573, Licensed Professional Counselor- Georgia # 3545
Credential: Health Service Psychologist- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Areas of Interest: Administration; Cultural Issues; Graduate and Professional Student Concerns; Adjustment/Life Transitions; Mood Concerns; Culturally Responsive Services; Mentoring; Student Affairs and Higher Education Issues
Heather Aidala, Psy.D. Title: Associate Director/ Clinical Services, Supervising Psychologist
Degree: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 2002
Licenses: Licensed Psychologist, Texas # 33595 and Arizona
Areas of Interest: Multiculturalism; Gender and Sexual Identities (LGBTQIAP+ Inclusion); College Student Mental Health and Service Provision; Supervision and Training; Trauma Recovery
Clare Duffy, Ph.D. Title: Assistant Director/Training Director, Assessment Coordinator, Senior Psychologist
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Texas A&M University, 2011
License: Licensed Psychologist, Texas # 36492
Areas of Interest: Multiculturalism; Gender Nonconformity; Sexual Orientation; Personality Development and Relational Concerns; Life-Role/Identity Concerns; Self-Harm; Women's Issues; Substance Abuse; Psychological Assessments; Training and Supervision; Outreach and Prevention
Hillary Jones, Psy.D. Title: Assistant Director/Operations and Assessment, Postdoctoral Residency Coordinator, Senior Psychologist
Degree: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, George Fox University, 2010
Licenses: Licensed Psychologist, Texas # 36955 and North Carolina
Areas of Interest: Gender and Sexual Identity; Trauma Recovery; Body Image Concerns; Anxiety; Adjustment/Life Transitions, Identity and Spirituality Issues; Training and Supervision
Mark Provence, Ph.D. Title: Practicum Coordinator, Psychologist
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, 2016
License: Licensed Psychologist, Texas # 37537
Areas of Interest: Gender and Sexual Identity; Men and Masculinity; Religion and Spirituality; Grief and Loss; Adjustment/Life Transitions; Mindfulness Approaches
Richard A. Martinez, Ph.D. Title: Coordinator of Educational Programming and Outreach, Psychologist
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, New Mexico State University, 2013
License: Licensed Psychologist, Texas # 36853
Areas of Interest: LGBTQIA+ Concerns; Multicultural Counseling; Diversity Training, Supervision & Training; Prevention & Outreach; Identity Exploration; First Generation College Students; Interpersonal Relationships; Adjustment to College
Rebecca Gonzalez, Ph.D. Title: Psychologist
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, New Mexico State University, 2015
License: Practicing under the professional license of Clare Duffy, Ph.D.
Areas of Interest: Diversity/ Multiculturalism; Anxiety; Interpersonal Relationships; First Generation College Students; Trauma Recovery; Career Exploration
Cordell Spears, Psy.D. Title: Psychologist
Degree: Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2018
License: Practicing under the professional license of Hillary Jones, Psy.D.
Areas of Interest: Anxiety disorders; Bipolar disorder; Mental health needs of international students; Mental health needs of Black and African American students
Kimberly Zimmerman, Psy.D. Title: Counselor
License: Practicing under the professional license of Hillary Jones, Psy.D.
Kate Cotnam, LPC Title: Counseling Specialist
Degree: MS, Counseling Psychology, Angelo State University, 2008
License: Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas # 66892
Areas of Interest: Anxiety; Depression; Self Injury; Women's Issues; Trauma Recovery
Sergio Barrios, LCSW Title: Senior Counselor
Degree: MSSW, University of Texas at Austin, 1996
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor #29933
Areas of Interest: Acculturation Process; Life Transitions; Self-Discovery; Relationships; Communication; Anxiety; Career Exploration; Spirituality; Resiliency
Jennifer Smith, LPC-S Title: Collaborative Care Counselor
Degree: MA, Clinical Psychology, Sam Houston State University, 2004
License: Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Texas # 61931
Credential: RPT-S
Areas of Interest: Mind-Body Connections and Wellness Approaches; Phase of Life Transitions; Risk of Harm Prevention and Assessment; Supervision and Training; Adult Play Therapy Interventions; Integrative Care; Professional Ethics
Jennifer Kenley, MS Title: Counselor
Degree: Oklahoma State University, 2004
Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Texas # 60577
Areas of Interest: Anxiety; Depression; Grief/loss; Spirituality; Suicide Prevention
Naomi Coleman Medina, MA-LPC Title: Counselor
Degree: LPC Clinical Track, Health Psychology, Texas State University, 2013
Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas # 72543
Areas of Interest: Healthy Behaviors; Relationships; Adjustment/Life Transitions; Aging; Self-Compassion; Life-Balance
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POST-DOCTORAL RESIDENTS 2020-2021
Katie Kainer Psy.D. Title: Postdoctoral Resident
Degree Program: Psy.D.. Counseling Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University, 2020
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Heather Aidala, Psy.D.
Erica Mathis Ph.D. Title: Senior Postdoctoral Resident
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2019
License: Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, Texas #38442. Practicing under the professional license of Hillary Jones, Psy.D.
Area of Interest: Graduate and Professional Student Concerns, Multicultural Counseling; First Generation College Students; Career Exploration; LGBTQIA+ Concerns; Family Concerns; Identity Exploration; Supervision & Training; Education, Prevention, & Outreach
Shana Varnell Psy.D. Title: Senior Postdoctoral Resident
Degree: Psy.D., Counseling Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University
License: Practicing under the professional license of Hillary Jones, Psy.D.
Areas of Interest: College Student Mental Health and Service Provision; Graduate and Professional Student Concerns; Culturally Responsive Services; Relationships; Trauma Recovery
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DOCTORAL INTERNS 2020-2021
Tiffany Adeigbe Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Our Lady of the Lake University
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Clare Duffy, Ph.D.
Direct Supervisor: Richard A. Martinez, Ph.D., licensed psychologist.
Chrissy Ammons Degree: Counseling Psychology
University: University of Southern Mississippi
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Clare Duffy, Ph.D.
Direct Supervisor: Clare Duffy, Ph.D., licensed psychologist.
Jordan Seidel Degree: Counseling Psychology
University: Long Island University
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Clare Duffy, Ph.D.
Direct Supervisor: Mark Provence, Ph.D., licensed psychologist.
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PRACTICUM TRAINEES 2020-2021
Simone Ducloux Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Texas State University
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Mark Provence, Ph.D.
Michael Morar Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Our Lady of the Lake University
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Mark Provence, Ph.D.
Charles Ray Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Licenses: Practicing under the professional license of Mark Provence, Ph.D.
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Ethel Banks Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
Maryann Durocher Title: Administrative Assistant II
Cristal Alvarado Title: Administrative Assistant II
Robyn Hernandez Title: Administrative Assistant II
Mireya De Lara Vargas Title: Graduate Assistant
Elijah Miller Title: Graduate Assistant
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LICENSING BOARD COMPLAINTS, LICENSE VERIFICATIONS, & BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Be it known that The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists receives questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. For assistance please contact: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450, Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: 512-305-7700
Complaint Hot-Line 1-800-821-3205
The Psychology Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Services are available to the hearing and speech impaired through Relay Texas: 1-800-735-2989
To search and verify information on licensees, see options at: https://www.tsbep.texas.gov/public-information-on-licensees
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors An individual who wishes to file a complaint against a Licensed Professional Counselor may write to:
Complaints Management and Investigative Section
P.O. Box 141369
Austin, Texas 78714-1369or call 1-800-942-5540 to request the appropriate form or obtain more information.
Live online search and verification of licensees can be made at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/counselor/lpc_search.shtm
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners An individual who wishes to file a complaint against a Licensed Social Worker may write to:
Complaints Management and Investigative Section
P.O. Box 141369
Austin, Texas 78714-1369or call 1-800-942-5540 to request the appropriate form or obtain more information.
Live online search and verification of licensees can be made at: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/socialwork/sw_search.shtm