Our Staff
Charles L. Beale, Ed.D.
Director
Psychologists
- A. Nicole Boyd-Douglas, Psy.D.
- John P. Brunelle, Ph.D.
- Deb Cohen, Ph.D., Assistant Director
- Kelly D. Hennessy, Ph.D.
- Merris A. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ABPP, Assistant Director
- Mary Anne M. Lacour, Ph.D.
- Jonathan D. Lewis, Ph.D., ABPP, Senior Psychologist
- Kelly R. Ozambela, Ph.D.
- Susan L. Rarick, Ph.D., Assistant Director
- Karen Y. Tsukada, Ph.D.
- Brad M. Wolgast, Ph.D.
Psychiatry
Postdoctoral Fellows
- Junichi Shimaoka, Psy.D.
- Laura Testiler, Psy.D.
- Kimberly Zahm, Ph.D.
Predoctoral Graduate Interns
- Rachel Daltry, LaSalle University
- Anju Kaduvettoor, Lehigh University
- Christina Schendel, The Pennsylvania State University
- Patricia Spangler, University of Maryland
Support Staff
Office Coordinator:
Medical Service Representative:
Senior Secretaries:
- Diane M. Jackson
- Elizabeth E. J. Parisan
- Lisa T. Sweder
IT Staff:
- Walt Dabell, Campus IT Associate II
Details
Charles L. Beale, Ed.D.
Director, Center for Counseling and Student Development
Institution that granted highest degree:
- The College of William and Mary
Professional areas of interest:
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Teaching
- Consulting with parents who have concerns about their son or daughter who maybe expressing psychological difficulties and needing referral to CCSD
Theoretical orientation:
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
- Internship Selection Committee
- Professional Development Committee
Professional activities:
- Delaware Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- University and College Counseling Center Directors
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A. Nicole Boyd-Douglas, Psy.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
- Wright State University School of Professional Psychology
Professional areas of interest:
- Multicultural issues
- Group therapy
- Psychology training and supervision
- Treating anxiety disorders
- Treating self-esteem concerns
Theoretical orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (primary)
- Humanistic Therapy (secondary)
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- WISH Committee, Chair
- Group Committee
- Intern and Postdoctoral Training Committee
- Website Development and Maintenance Committee
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, member
- American College Professionals Association, member
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John P. Brunelle, Ph.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Professional areas of interest:
- Student-Athlete Development
- Group Counseling
Theoretical orientation:
- Integrated Approach: Humanistic/Reality Therapy
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Counseling Liaison to Student Services for Athletes
- Research Review Committee, Chair
- Intern Selection Committee
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
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Deb Cohen, Ph.D.
Assistant Director for Information Technology and
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Individual counseling, structured groups and workshops, career counseling, supervision, biofeedback
- Anxiety and stress management, time management and behavioral change, sexual orientation, disabilities
- Use of technology in college/university counseling centers
Theoretical orientation:
- Integrative with strong cognitive-behavioral component
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Case Review and Consultation Committee
- Technology and Website, Coordinator
- Career Development Committee
- LGBT Caucus
- Member, Professional Advisory Council
- Professional Development Committee
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
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Kelly D. Hennessy, Ph.D.
Psychologist I
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Identity development
- Women's issues
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Career Development
- Family of origin issues
Theoretical orientation:
- Psychodynamic and Relational
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Eating Disorders Coordinating Council, Chair
- Case Review and Consultation Committee
- Supervision
Professional activities:
- American Psychological Association
Merris A. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ABPP
Assistant Director and Coordinator of Predoctoral Internship and
Senior Psychologist
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Training, supervision, group counseling
- Specific interests include relationships, depression, identity development, gay/lesbian issues, career planning, and family dynamics
Theoretical orientation:
- Integrative with a humanistic, person-centered foundation
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Intern and Postdoctoral Training Committee, Chair
- Intern Selection Committee, Chair
- Professional Development Committee
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- American Psychological Association
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Mary Anne M. Lacour, Ph.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
- The Pennsylvania State University
Professional areas of interest:
- Supervision
- Women’s issues
- Sexual orientation/identity issues
- Recovery from eating disorders
- Recovery from sexual assault
- Life transitions
- Group therapy
Theoretical orientation:
- Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, and Feminist
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Eating Disorders Coordinating Council, Chair
- Intern Group Seminar Facilitator
- Supervisor
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- American Psychological Association
- Delaware Psychological Association
- Association of Women in Psychology
- Private Practice
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Jonathan D. Lewis, Ph.D., ABPP
Coordinator of Postdoctoral Training Program and Senior Psychologist
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Psychotherapy (individual and couples)
- Supervision
Theoretical orientation:
- Psychodynamic (Object Relations)
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Intern and Postdoctoral Training Committee
- Research Reveiw Committee
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- Delaware Psychologica Association, Pst President (twice)
- APA Board of Directors Hearing Panel for Ethics Cases
- Reviewer for applications for the Diplomate in Psychology (ABPP) (occasional)
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Kelly R. Ozambela, Ph.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Psychotherapy
- Diversity and cross/multi-cultural issues in counseling training, supervision, and practice
- Outreach and consultation with an emphasis on prevention and intervention
- Latino psychology
- International student issues: Acculturation and positive adjustment
Theoretical orientation:
- Integrationist primarily psychodynamic, humanistic, and interpersonal process
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Outreach and Consultation Committee
- Intern and Postdoctoral Training Committee
- International Student Issues Team
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- American Psychology Association
- National Latino Psychology Association
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Susan L. Rarick, Ph.D.
Assistant Director and Coordinator of Outreach and Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Career development
- Culture and gender issues
- Body image and eating disorders
- Relationships
- Grief and loss
Theoretical orientation:
- Integrationist, primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal process
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Human Develoment and Family Studies
- Assistant Professor (secondary appointment), Department of Psychology
- Career Development Committee, Chair
Professional activities:
- ACPA, Commission for Career Development, Commision for Counseling and Psychological Services
- NCDA
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware and North Carolina
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Karen Y. Tsukada, Ph.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
- The Ohio State University
Professional areas of interest:
- Diversity/multicultural issues
- Body image issues
- Women’s issues
- Mindful meditation
Theoretical orientation:
- Interpersonal, psychodynamic, feminist, multicultural
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Multicultural Issues Committee, Chair
- Eating Disorders Coordinating Council
- Group Committee, Chair
Professional activities:
- Licensed Psychologist in Delaware
- Delaware Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Council on Education - Office of Women in Higher Education, Delaware Network
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Brad M. Wolgast, Ph.D.
Psychologist II
Institution that granted highest degree:
Professional areas of interest:
- Sleep psychology
- Identity development
- Psychology and media
- Anxiety management
Theoretical orientation:
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
Professional activities:
- Pennsylvania Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
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Karen L. Gibble, APRN, BC
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse
Institution that granted highest degree:
- University of Pennsylvania
Professional areas of interest:
- Psychopharmacology, Trauma, Mood disorders
Theoretical orientation:
- Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral
Professional activities:
- Member of the American Nurses Association and the Delaware Nurses Association
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Richard S. Kingsley, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Institution that granted highest degree:
- The Chicago Medical School
- Medical University of South Carolina (Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)
Professional areas of interest:
- ADHD
- Anxiety disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Mood disorders
Theoretical orientation
- Biopsychosoical model utilizing psychiatric evaluation and medication management when indicated
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Case Review and Consultation Committee
Professional activities
- Assistant Professor, Jefferson Medical College
- Co-Director, Division of Behavior Health (Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children)
- Expert Reviewer (kidsHealth.org)
- Delaware Regional Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Secretary
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, alternate Delegate
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Roberta M. Luft, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Institution that granted highest degree:
- University of Rochester School of Medicine
- University of Pennsylvania (Residency in Psychiatry)
Professional areas of interest:
- Mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- ADHD
- Sleep disorders
Theoretical orientation:
- Biopsychosocial model. I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management with an understanding and appreciation for the client’s intrapsychic, interpersonal and social context.
Committee membership and other CCSD/UD roles:
- Case Review and Consultation Committee
- Technology Committee
Professional activities
- Licensed Psychiatarist in Delaware and Pennsylvania
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Center for Counseling & Student Development
261 Perkins Student Center, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-2141
Fax: 302-831-2148
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