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	Jon Hageseth Director of Counseling and Testing Center; Staff Psychologist; Graduate Faculty in College Student Personnel Program Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist in Wisconsin (1990) Education: Ph.D. (1977) in Counseling Psychology from Ohio State University (APA Approved Program) Specialties/Interests: Systems Theory, Needs Assessment, Student Development Theory E-mail: hageseth.jon@uwlax.edu
	Francie Biesanz Counselor Qualifications: Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Coordinator-Winona Community Education Adult Education, Hospice Volunteer, Domestic Violence Project Coordinator, Crime Victims Advocate/Court Liaison, Sexual Abuse Program Staff Advocate Education: M.S. in Counselor Education from Winona State University. B.S. in Sociology: Criminal Justice from Winona State University Specialties/Interests: Depression/Anxiety, Sexual Assault & Abuse, Relationship Issues, Relationship Violence, ADD/ADHD, Group Therapy, Outreach, and Wellness E-mail: biesanz.fran@uwlax.edu
	Jeannie Hanley Senior Counselor; Awake and Alive GET SMART Alcohol Education Program Manager, CSDA Faculty, Department Outreach Coordinator, and Outreach Presenter. Qualifications: Nationally Certified Professional Counselor; Advance Practice Social Worker-WI, Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Education: Ed. D. (2004) in Leadership in Higher Education from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; M.S. (1994) in Counselor Education (Community Counseling) from Winona State University Specialties/Interests: AODA Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Couples Counseling, Non-Traditional Student Issues, Group Therapy, Assessment and Research on Student Development and Wellness E-mail: hanley.jean@uwlax.edu
	Charlene Holler Career Advisor and Academic Skills Specialist. Computer Based Testing Administrator; Academic/Study Skills Tutor, Teach in Academic Success Institute Qualifications: Academic skills teacher for 25 years, 20 years at UWL, and 6 years in the Counseling and Testing Center Education: M.Ed. (1976) in Reading Education from Bowling Green State University Specialties/Interests: Study Skills Techniques, Speed Reading Strategies, Vocabulary Development Methods, Academic Skills Specialist, DISCOVER Computer Assisted Career Guidance Program, Career Advising E-mail: holler.char@uwlax.edu
	Kelly Flanders Associate Counselor Qualifications: Completed Practicum/Interniship experience at UW-La Crosse Counseling & Testing Center. Six months as In-Home Counselor Education: MS (2005) from Winona State University in Counselor Education: Commuity Counseling Specialties/Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Family-of-Origin Concerns E-mail: flanders.kell@uwlax.edu
	Patricia Sterling Counselor Qualifications: Certified Independent Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin Education: MSSW (1991) from UW-Madison Specialties/Interests: Treatment of Eating Disorders, Trauma Survivors; Domestic Abuse issues; Sexual Assault and Abuse; Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Issues E-mail: sterling.patr@uwlax.edu
	Kip Zirkel Senior Psychologist; Consultation and Outreach Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist in Wisconsin, National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology, on staff at the UWL Counseling and Testing Center since 1976 Education: Ph.D. (1975) in Counseling Psychology from Ohio State University (APA Approved Program) Specialties/Interests: Student Counseling Issues, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Divorce, Parenting, Stress Management, Performance Anxiety, Returning Adult Student Issues. E-mail: zirkel.kip@uwlax.edu
	Andrew Stochel Psychology Intern Education: Candidate for Ph.D. in 2008 from the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Georgia. M.A in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. B.A. from Providence College Clinical Experiences: Doctoral practicum in counseling and psychological testing at the Center for Counseling at the University of Georgia. Master’s internship at the Metro-Boston Mental Health Clinic at Lemual Shattuck Hospital Specialties/Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Men’s Mental Health and Well-being, Career Counseling, Exercise and Fitness E-mail: stochel.andr@uwlax.edu
	Stephanie Tappan Psychology Intern Education: Psy.D. candidate from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University – Schaumburg. M.A. in Clinical Psychology from The Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University – Schaumburg Qualifications: Psychotherapy practicums at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois (2005-2006) and Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois (2006-2007). Psychodiagnostic practicum at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois (2004-2005). Master’s therapy practicum at Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (2003-2004) Specialties/Interests: Female identity issues, self-injurious behavior, eating disorders, creative therapies E-mail: tappan.step@uwlax.edu
	Stephanie Thorson Counseling Intern Education: Candidate for Master of Science from Winona State University in Counselor Education: Community Counseling Qualifications: Certificates in Life Coaching, Myers-Briggs Approach to Understanding, Different Faces of Addiction: Chemical Dependency, Motivational Interviewing Specialties/Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Relationship Issues E-mail: thorson.ste2@uwlax.edu
	Pam Erickson University Services Associate 2 Education: Associate Degree from Gateway Technical Institute PHONE: (608) 785 - 8073 FAX: (608) 785 - 8965 E-Mail: erickson.pame@uwlax.edu
	Sue Nickel Office Manager; Coordinator of Testing; Computer Based Testing Manager Education: Attended Bryant and Stratton Business College Qualifications: Membership in National College Testing Association; Computer Based Testing Supervisor E-mail: nickel.susa@uwlax.edu
	Sarah Herath Computer Based Testing Administrator; Web programming for Counseling & Testing Education: B.A. Luther College, Biology; A.A. WWTC, Programmer/Analyst Qualifications: Certified Computer Based Testing Administrator E-mail: herath.sara@uwlax.edu
	Rebecca Lee Office Receptionist Education:: B.A. Winona State University, Mass Communications/Music Specialties/Interests: Radio, cats, Art Deco, classic cars E-mail: lee.rebe@uwlax.edu