Our people
Staff
Gretchen Reinders
Profile of Gretchen Reinders
Director Counseling and Testing
2106 Centennial Hall
greinders@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Gender-related concerns, Disordered Eating, Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, Sexual Orientation
2106 Centennial Hall
greinders@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Gender-related concerns, Disordered Eating, Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, Sexual Orientation
Kristen Marin
Profile of Kristen Marin
Psychologist
2106 Centennial Hall
kmarin@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress management, major/career decisions, relationships
2106 Centennial Hall
kmarin@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress management, major/career decisions, relationships
Francie Biesanz
Profile of Francie Biesanz
Senior Counselor Outreach Coordinator
2106 Centennial Hall
fbiesanz@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Grief & loss, relationship dysfunction, identity development, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, stress management, crisis intervention
2106 Centennial Hall
fbiesanz@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Grief & loss, relationship dysfunction, identity development, depression, anxiety, sexual assault, stress management, crisis intervention
Crystal Champion
Profile of Crystal Champion
Counselor
2106 Centennial Hall
cchampion@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Cultural and diversity issues, intersecting identities and identity development, mood and emotion management, interpersonal and relationship communication, accepting and managing stressful life circumstances.
2106 Centennial Hall
cchampion@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Cultural and diversity issues, intersecting identities and identity development, mood and emotion management, interpersonal and relationship communication, accepting and managing stressful life circumstances.
Elizabeth Stine
Profile of Elizabeth Stine
Counselor
2106 Centennial Hall
estine@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, experiences and returning from abroad, relationships, communication.
2106 Centennial Hall
estine@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, experiences and returning from abroad, relationships, communication.
Randall Kahn
Profile of Randall Kahn
Counselor
2106 Centennial Hall
rkahn@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Substance abuse/Addictions; Anxiety/Depression; Emotional trauma/PTSD; Veteran's issues; Domestic violence victim and perpetrator treatment; Crisis intervention; Stress management.
2106 Centennial Hall
rkahn@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Substance abuse/Addictions; Anxiety/Depression; Emotional trauma/PTSD; Veteran's issues; Domestic violence victim and perpetrator treatment; Crisis intervention; Stress management.
Tara Farmer
Profile of Tara Farmer
Counselor
2106 Centennial Hall
tfarmer@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Anxiety/Depression, Psychotic Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Self Esteem, Self-Injury
2106 Centennial Hall
tfarmer@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Anxiety/Depression, Psychotic Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Self Esteem, Self-Injury
Andrea Gerke
Profile of Andrea Gerke
Postdoctoral Resident
2106 Centennial Hall
agerke@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas:
2106 Centennial Hall
agerke@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas:
Grief and Loss, Identity Development, Cultural & Diversity issues, Family-of-Origin issues, Acculturation issues, 1st Generation, International and Non-Traditional college students
Benjamin Merkling
Profile of Benjamin Merkling
Postdoctoral Resident
2106 Centennial Hall
bmerkling@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas:
2106 Centennial Hall
bmerkling@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas:
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Disordered Eating, Relationship Concerns, Working with Athletes, Performance Enhancement, Crisis Intervention
Charlene Holler
Profile of Charlene Holler
Senior Academic Skills Specialist
2106 Centennial Hall
choller@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Time management, study strategies, learning theory, vocabulary development, concentration and memory skills, and speeded reading techniques.
2106 Centennial Hall
choller@uwlax.edu
608.785.8073
Specialty areas: Time management, study strategies, learning theory, vocabulary development, concentration and memory skills, and speeded reading techniques.
Charles Gilbert
Profile of Charles Gilbert
Testing Coordinator and Office Manager
2106 Centennial Hall
cgilbert@uwlax.edu
608.785.8074
Specialty areas:
2106 Centennial Hall
cgilbert@uwlax.edu
608.785.8074
Specialty areas:
Test administration, test security, biometrics, statistical detection of cheating, big data, geologic ephemera.
