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Bridgette Hensley
Director, UW-L Counseling & Testing
Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist – Wisconsin, Certified QPR Master Trainer, Member of La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative
Education:
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology; M.S.Ed in Education - Community Counseling from Eastern Illinois University; B.S. in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University
Specialties/Interests: Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Suicide and Suicide Prevention, Trauma and Recovery, Autism and Asperger’s Disorders, Gay and Lesbian Identity Development, Community and Campus Outreach
Email: bhensley@uwlax.edu


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Francie Biesanz
Senior Counselor/Outreach Coordinator
Qualifications: National Counselor Certification (NCE) , Licensed Professional Counselor-Wisconsin (LPC)
Education: M.S. in Counselor Education from Winona State University. B.S. in Sociology: Criminal Justice from Winona State University
Professional Specialties/Interests: Depression/Anxiety, Sexual Assault & Abuse, Relationship Issues, Relationship Violence, ADD/ADHD, Group Therapy, Outreach, Wellness, Veterans, Grief & Loss, Cultural Stress, and Diversity
Personal Interests: golf, swimming, knitting, quilting, antiquing, gardening, and spending time with friends and family including my sweet golden retriever Henry!
Email: fbiesanz@uwlax.edu


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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
Email: psterling@uwlax.edu


Kristen Marin
Psychologist/Training Coordinator
Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist - Wisconsin
Education:
Ph.D. (2011) in Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; M.A. (2008) in Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; B.A. (2006), Catholic University of America
Specialties/Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Major/Career Decisions, Relationships, Stress
E-mail: kmarin@uwlax.edu


Anna Zettel
Psychology Resident
Education:
Psy.D. (2012) in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University, Chicago); M.A. (2009) in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Argosy University, Chicago); B.A. (2006) in Psychology, Marquette University.
Qualifications:
Pre-doctoral internship at Cleveland State University Counseling Center, Cleveland, OH. Practicum placements at Benedictine University Counseling Center in Lisle, IL, Chicago Commons in Chicago, IL, and Individual Advocacy Group in Romeoville, IL.
Specialties/Interests: Relationship concerns, identity development, culture, anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorder, academic and career choice concerns.
Email: azettel@uwlax.edu


Jamie Lucas
Psychology Resident
Education:  Psy.D. (2012) in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England; M.S. (2010) in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England; B.S. (2007) in Psychology, Northern Michigan University
Qualifications: Pre-doctoral psychology internship at Oakland University Counseling Center in Rochester, MI. Practicum placements at Amherst College Counseling Center in Amherst, Massachusetts; University of Massachusetts Amherst Counseling and Assessment Services in Amherst, MA; and Antioch University Psychological Services Center in Keene, NH.
Specialties/Interests: Depression and anxiety, trauma and recovery, mindfulness, healing through the therapeutic relationship, identity development, equine-assisted therapeutic modalities
E-mail: jlucas@uwlax.edu


Liz Stine
Contract Counselor
Education: M.S. in Community Counseling from Winona State University (2010), B.S. in Psychology and Women's Studies from University of Wisconsin La Crosse (2004).
Professional Specialties/Interests: Relationship concerns, communication skills, anxiety and depression, adjusting to college, identity development, academic concerns, travel abroad experiences and re-adjusting after living abroad.
Email: estine@uwlax.edu 


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Donna M. Jolley
Contract Counselor
Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: M.S. in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Elementary Education Counseling from Winona State University. B.S. in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Criminal Justice and Paralegal tracts from UW-Platteville.
Professional Specialties/Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Family Systems, Wellness, and Sexuality Concerns
Personal Interests: camping, golf, traveling, NFL season, Dancing with the Stars, reading "Who Done It", and backyard entertaining
Email: djolley@uwlax.edu 


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Ryan McKelley
Contract Psychologist; Faculty in Psychology Department
Qualifications:  Licensed Psychologist (WI #2924-57); APA-accredited psychology internship at the University of Iowa's University Counseling Service and UIHC Center for Pain Medicine (2007-2008). Therapy practicum placements at the UT-Austin Career Exploration Center (2004-2005), UT Counseling & Mental Health Center (2005-2006), and Capital Area Mental Health Center (2006-2007)
Education: Ph.D. (2008) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin; M.A. (2006) in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin
Specialties/Interests: Men's issues in therapy; gender and sexuality; mind/body interventions; group therapy; trauma/abuse; anxiety disorders; intersecting identities; non-traditional students; international students
Email: rmckelley@uwlax.edu


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Beth Mullen-Houser
Contract Counselor
Education: Ph.D. student (ongoing) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Iowa; M.S. (2005) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Qualifications: Pre-doctoral psychology internship at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. Therapy practicum placements at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, University of Iowa Seashore Clinic and Iowa City VA Medical Center.
Specialties/Interests: Third-wave behavioral therapies (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy); veteran adjustment; mind/body interventions; group therapy; trauma/abuse; anxiety/mood disorders; eating disorders; mindfulness; transition to the college environment
Email: emullenhouser@uwlax.edu


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Charlene Holler
Academic Skills Specialist, Computer Based Testing Administrator, Academic Success Institute Instructor
Education: M.Ed. (1976) in Reading Education from Bowling Green State University
Specialties/Interests:
Study Skills Techniques, Vocabulary Development, Reading Speed Methods, Learning Theory, and Memory Strategies
Email: choller@uwlax.edu

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C. Criss Gilbert
Testing Coordinator, Office Manager
Education: B.A., Augustana College (Rock Island), 1979, geology
M.S., University of Iowa, 1989, geology
Qualifications: Board of Governors, National College Testing Association, 2005 - 2011; Conference Chair, NCTA 2012 Minneapolis
Interests: Data Forensics, Biometric identification, test security
PHONE: 608.785.8074
FAX: 608.785.8965
Email: cgilbert@uwlax.edu

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Andrew Avery-Johnson
Test Center Administrator
Education: B.A., UW Madison, 2009, Cultural Anthropology

PHONE: 608.785.8074
FAX: 608.785.8965
Email: aavery-johnson@uwlax.edu

Jenny King
Front Office Coordinator, University Services Associate 2
Education: M.A. Viterbo University in Servant Leadership, B.LS., Viterbo University in Liberal Studies
PHONE: 608.785.8073
FAX: 608.785.8965
Email: jking2@uwlax.edu