CAPS Team

Associate Vice President for Health & Well-Being
Director of CAPS
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

I am a change-oriented psychologist who takes a respectful and empowering approach and focuses on helping each student become more intentional about the steps they wish to take. I lead the Well-Being Team, serve as an Academic Coach, and teach in the Counselor Education graduate program. Outside work, I enjoy life with my husband, Bluegrass Billy, and our rescue dog, Lily Bleu, hosting dinners, reselling thrifted items, and caring for our planet.

Staff Psychologist/Training Director
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

I graduated from the College of Wooster with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Psychology, later earning M.A. and Ed.S. degrees in Counseling from JMU and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from WVU. I provide outreach, crisis support, and psychological assessments, with a focus on anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and support for LGBTQIA+ and first-generation students. Outside work, I enjoy reading, Boston sports, cooking, gardening, and movies

Staff Clinician
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

I am originally from the Farmville area and a proud Longwood graduate, earning my B.S. in 1998 and M.S. in 2001 before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2006. With experience in various clinical settings, I help students achieve their goals through tailored therapeutic interventions. Outside of work, I enjoy time with my husband, two children, and dogs, hiking, comic-cons, cooking, Broadway shows, and thrift shopping for hidden treasures.

Trauma Specialist
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

I am a proud triple alum of Radford University, earning a BA in Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology. My interests include trauma, adult survivors of childhood abuse, and rural/LGBTQ+/BIPOC issues. My approach blends psychodynamic, DBT, CBT, and interpersonal techniques. I teach HONS 251: Well-Being, grounded in DBT and positive psychology. Outside work, I hike, do CrossFit, and compete in roller derby as "Sigmund Feud," playing for River City Roller Derby.

Resident in Counseling
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

Originally from Charlottesville, I provide counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach to underserved communities, destigmatizing mental health, and fostering inclusivity. I have experience working in counseling centers, community mental health, and jails. My approach integrates person-centered, psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT techniques to address issues like racial trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity challenges. I enjoy podcasts, music, traveling, and time with loved ones.

Resident in Counseling
(434) 395-2367
CAPS@longwood.edu

I hold a Bachelor's in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Longwood University. I have experience supporting adolescents and adults in schools and group practices, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and life stressors.  I focus on trauma and somatic therapy, using CBT, EFT, and Person-Centered Therapy. Outside of work, I enjoy time with family, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, and watching The Office.

Graduate Intern
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I have lived on a farm in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, for 28 years and am pursuing my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Longwood. My passion lies in helping students, especially those with childhood trauma, through a person-centered, emotion-focused, and DBT approach. I enjoy photography, foraging, travel, and family adventures.

Counseling Intern
CAPS@longwood.edu 

I am pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Longwood University, where an internship in an emergency services department allowed me to work with clients and clinicians, broadening my understanding of ages, backgrounds, and issues. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives and focus on creating safe and supportive spaces. My clinical interests include stress and anxiety management, depression, adjustment challenges, and sleep hygiene.

Counseling Intern
CAPS@longwood.edu 

I am pursuing a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Longwood and gained valuable counseling experience during my last internship. I am committed to providing clients with a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and foster resilience and skill development. A passionate advocate for mental health awareness, I strive to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health treatment and empower clients to build confidence and thrive in the face of adversity.

Administrative Office Specialist
(434) 395-2409
CAPS@longwood.edu

Charlie Case CAPS Animal Assisted Therapy

A rescue dog born in 2020, Lily Blue is certified in AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program by Fuzzy Logic Dog Training. Lily Bleu proudly serves as the inaugural member of the Charlie Case CAPS Animal Assisted Therapy Program. When not working, Lily Bleu likes to run, chase after a frisbee, and lounge on her favorite spot on the couch.