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
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
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
Rebecca Gonzalez, Ph.D. Title: Psychologist
Degree: Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, New Mexico State University, 2015
License: Licensed Psychologist, Texas #38584
Areas of Interest: Diversity/ Multiculturalism; Anxiety; Interpersonal Relationships; First Generation College Students; Trauma Recovery; Career Exploration
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
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
Cordell Spears, Psy.D. Degree: Psy .D., Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2018
Title : Psychologist
License: Licensed Psychologist, Texas #38707
Areas of Interest: Anxiety disorder; Bipolar disorder; Mental health needs of international students; Mental health needs of Black and African American students
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
Cheryl Nickell, LCSW-S Title: Case Manager/Counseling Specialist
Degree: M.S.S.W., University of Texas at Austin, 1999
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor, Texas #33719
Areas of Interest: Child, Adolescent and College Student Development, Anxiety, Anger Management, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Life Transitions, Parenting Skills, Resource Referrals
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
Gilbert Lopez Jr., LCSW Title: Counseling Specialist
Degree: MSSW, University of Texas at Austin, 2018
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas #66622
Areas of Interest: Anxiety/OCD, Adjustment/ Life Transitions, Interpersonal Relationships, Trauma Recovery, First Generation Students, Student Athletes and Student Veterans
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POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENT 2021-2022
Alyssa Fernandez, Psy.D. Title: Postdoctoral Resident
Degree Program: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Direct Supervisor: Hillary Jones, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist
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DOCTORAL INTERNS 2021-2022
Kelsi M. Nummerdor, M.Ed. Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: University of Georgia
Direct Supervisor: Richard A. Martinez, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Taryn L. Hollander, M.Ed. Degree: Counseling Psychology
University: Lehigh University
Direct Supervisor: Clare Duffy, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Nirvana Ramtahal, M.S. Degree: Clinical Psychology
University: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International, Los Angeles
Direct Supervisor: Heather Aidala, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist.
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PRACTICUM COUNSELORS 2021-2022
Montana Holmes, M.S. Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Our Lady of the Lake University
Supervisor: Practicing under the professional license of Rebecca Gonzalez, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Erin Morpeth, Ed.S., M.S., NCC Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: The University of Texas at Austin
Supervisor: Practicing under the professional license of Rebecca Gonzalez, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Emily Tran, M.S. Degree Program: Counseling Psychology
University: Our Lady of the Lake
Supervisor: Practicing under the professional license of Rebecca Gonzalez, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
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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
Yesenia Lares-Martinez Title: Graduate Assistant
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LICENSING BOARD COMPLAINTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
NOTICE TO CLIENTS
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, psychological associates, social workers, and licensed specialists in school psychology. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a licensee involves professional misconduct, the Executive Council will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. Please call 1-800-821-3205 for more information.
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
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(512) 305-7700
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