CAPS Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship: Setting and Staff Information

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Setting:

The internship program is part of Counseling and Psychological Services, which is a division of Campus Health Services on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Each intern has a private office equipped with a telephone, computer, internet access, and webcam. 

Psychology Internship Training Staff:

Coordinator of Training:

Mari Diaz, PsyD.:  Mari Diaz is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy with experience and interest in multicultural counseling, gender and women's issues, identity development, and interpersonal and relationship concerns. Dr. Diaz received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with minors in Women's Studies and African-American Studies) from Oberlin College and her Master of Arts and Psy.D. from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Diaz is a member of the Training Committee for the pre-doctoral psychology internship as well as practicum program, with particular interest in multicultural mentoring, triage supervision, and clinical supervision. She provides ongoing weekly “Living Well” drop-in hours for Covenant Scholars throughout the academic year.

Psychology Practicum Coordinator:

Preeti Vidwans, Psy.D.:  Preeti Vidwans is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy with experience and interest in gender and racial identity development, anxiety disorders, interpersonal/relationship concerns, and working with diverse populations, including international students. She also enjoys working with couples and running a variety of groups and workshops. In addition, Dr. Vidwans is a member of the training committee and is happy to be involved in providing supervision and in other aspects of the training program at UNC. Dr. Vidwans received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and her masters and doctorate from the University of Denver. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and travelling.

Social Work Intern Practicum Coordinator:

Amy Leach, LCSW:  Amy Leach is a clinical social worker who provides both case management services and psychotherapy. Her interest areas include crisis intervention, depression, and relational concerns. She received a B.A. in psychology from Alfred University and a Master of Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Training Committee:

All members of the Training Committee are directly involved in program design, implementation evaluation and revision, as well as in the provision of supervision and direct clinical services.  All current training committee members are also primary supervisors and have a minimum of three years post licensure experience.

Dan Darnell, Ph.D.:  Dan Darnell is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, stress management, relationship concerns, and couples therapy.  He has a particular interest in mindfulness based approaches and in meditation. Dr. Darnell is a member of the Training Committee and provides clinical supervision and training for pre-doctoral interns and graduate practicum therapists.  He also has an interest in the application of research and technology to the work of counseling centers.  Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Darnell attended the University of Michigan for his Bachelor of Arts and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri for his doctorate.

Ilana Krakauer, Ph.D.:  Ilana Krakauer specializes in psychotherapy with students experiencing a wide range of concerns, with particular experience and interest in working with students around issues of identity, relationships, and life transitions (including coming out as LGBTQ, transition to parenthood, and moving between cultures). She also serves on CAPS’ training committee to implement our pre-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology and other training programs, and provides clinical supervision and training in this capacity. Dr. Krakauer attended Haverford College for her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and the University of Missouri- St. Louis for her Masters of Arts and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in women's and gender studies.

Amy Schmitz-Sciborski, Ph.D.: Amy Schmitz-Sciborski is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy with areas of interest in grief, body image, parenting transition and fertility/reproductive issues. Dr. Schmitz-Sciborski is a member of the Training Committee and she also coordinates Bounce Back, a retention program for students on academic probation. Dr. Schmitz-Sciborski received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Syracuse University and attended the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego for her Ph.D.

Kevin Shepard, Ph.D.:   Kevin is a staff psychologist and Group Coordinator at CAPS with special interests in group therapy, men’s issues, pro-feminist psychotherapy, body image issues and the integration of spirituality and psychotherapy. Dr. Shepard also has deep interest in supervision and training of new and emerging mental health professionals and is a member of the Training Committee. Dr. Shepard’s theoretical orientation is informed by elements of feminist, cognitive, and humanistic/existential approaches. Dr. Shepard earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia, and completed his pre-doctoral psychological internship at the University of Florida Counseling Center.

Additional CAPS Staff Involved in Internship Supervision/Training:

Allen O’Barr, M.D.:  Allen O'Barr is the Director of CAPS and a staff psychiatrist. Originally from Winston-Salem, Dr. O'Barr received his Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. O'Barr completed his residency in psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. O'Barr specializes in discerning the meaning of spiritual experience, substance abuse issues and emergency psychiatry.  Dr O’Barr co-leads the trainee service delivery/case conference team.

Avery Cook, LCSW:  Avery Cook is the Clinical Coordinator of CAPS and is a Clinical Social Worker.  She enjoys working with students on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, as well as issues related to sexual and gender identities. She received her undergraduate degree from Davidson College and her Master of Social Work with a Concentration in Mental Health from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. When not at work, she enjoys being outside on a trail or on a bike.  She co-leads the trainee service delivery/case conference team.

Maureen Windle, Psy.D.:  Dr. Maureen Windle is the Associate Director of the Counseling and Psycholgical Services and a counseling psychologist specializing in psychotherapy and couples therapy with areas of interest in eating disorders and body image, sexual orientation concerns, relationship issues, and coping with life transitions. Originally from New York City, Dr. Windle received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Radford University in Radford, VA and her Psy.D. from Florida Institute of Technology.  She supervises Psychology Interns in providing evaluations of students who have come to public attention, for the Emergency Evaluation and Assessment Committee.

Melissa Yao, Ph.D.:  Melissa Yao has been a staff member at CAPS since 2010. She enjoys working with students coping with issues related to anxiety, perfectionism, body image, and cultural identity. She also has an interest in training and supervises psychology practicum students and leads seminar in topics including working with Asian American students and early career issues. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Yao attended The Ohio State University for her Bachelor of Arts and Ph.D. degrees and completed her pre-doctoral psychology internship at The University of Texas at Austin.

 

Additional CAPS Staff Involved in Internship Seminars/Training:

Chris Carden, Ph.D.: Chris is a staff psychologist here at CAPS.  Chris has special interests in supervision and training, multicultural identity development, couples therapy, positive interpersonal relationships, trauma and group therapy.  Dr. Carden’s theoretical orientation is Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP), which seeks to assist clients with gaining insight into problematic patterns, then seeks to help clients to interrupt these patterns through cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychodynamic interventions.   Dr. Carden earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University and completed his pre-doctoral psychological internship at Appalachian State University.   In his spare time, Chris enjoys a good comedy, music, reading and running.  

Linda Chupkowski, LCSW: Linda Chupkowski is a clinical social worker with experience and interests in working with those who are dealing with issues related to identity and culture, have experienced trauma, are suffering from anxiety and/or depression, or are dealing with issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity. She is a yoga teacher in the Anusara tradition and has a particular interest in approaches that incorporate mindfulness and yoga into healing. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Social Work from Smith College in Massachusetts.

Dave DeVito, MSW: Dave DeVito is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate with an interest in a wide variety of psychological and social concerns (anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment, relationships). He earned a Masters of Social Work at the UNC School of Social Work, and has previously worked in the public schools, non-profit sector, community mental health, and as a hospital case manager. Dave enjoys cooking, gardening, and listening to music.

Erik Gustke, M.D.:  Erik Gustke is a staff psychiatrist. Originally from Raleigh, Dr. Gustke received his Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College and his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, Dr. Gustke completed his residency in psychiatry at Harvard-Cambridge Hospital. Dr. Gustke specializes in brief interventional psychiatry and psychopharmacology.

Raé N. Lundy, Ph.D.: Raé Lundy is a counseling psychologist specializing in psychotherapy with experience and interest in racial identity development, interpersonal relationship concerns, substance abuse issues, spirituality and psychotherapy, and trauma recovery.  Dr. Lundy enjoys working with underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities.  She also enjoys running a variety of groups and workshops. Dr. Lundy received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana and attended the University of Notre Dame for her Ph.D.  She completed her pre-doctoral psychology internship at the Texas State University Counseling Center.  In her spare time, she enjoys taking modern interpretative dance classes, watching movies, and traveling.

Elizabeth Misiti, LCSW:  Elizabeth Misiti is a clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy and dispositional case management. She provides interventions based in cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapies in order to assist students with emotional wellness. She received both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   

Myrlin Murphy, M.D.:  Dr. Myrlin Murphy is a staff psychiatrist in CAPS. Originally from Newton Grove, NC, Dr. Murphy received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from North Carolina A and T State University and her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Murphy completed her internship, residency and child psychiatry fellowship at North Carolina Memorial Hospital (now UNC Hospitals). Dr. Murphy specializes in psychopharmacology.

Abby Zeveloff, LCSW, LCAS: Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. She enjoys working with students on a variety of concerns and has particular interest in working with students on issues related to identity development, relationships, and trauma. She is also interested in providing therapy to students struggling with alcohol and other drugs, as well as those affected by a family history of alcohol/drug use. Abby received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Brandeis University and a Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work from UNC - Chapel Hill.  In her free time, she enjoys trail running, travelling, and culinary experiments.

In addition to the above listed staff, wellness staff support intern training through providing seminars on their areas of expertise.  The Wellness staff includes: Amy Burtaine; DeVetta Holman-Nash; Bob Pleasants; Kelli Raker; and Jenifer Zanzonico.  Please see descriptions of Wellness staff areas of expertise on their web page.

Intern training is supported by the following administrative support staff: Debra Snipes, administrative support supervisor; Beth Davis; Jacqui Holmes and Marie Willis.

Pre-doctoral Psychology Interns 2012-2013

Deepti Athalye - University of Buffalo - Combined Counseling Psychology/School Psychology
Jill Fay - Adler School of Professional Psychology - Clinical
Rachel Feuer - DePaul University - Combined Clinical Psychology/Community Psychology
Candice Moran - Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Clinical

Psychology Practicum Students 2012-2013

Sophie Choukas-Bradley - UNC Chapel Hill - Clinical Psychology

Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft - UNC Chapel Hill - Clinical Psychology

Social Work Interns 2012-2013

Lindsey Franks - UNC School of Social Work
Margaret Hattori - UNC School of Social Work
Wendy Kadens - UNC School of Social Work          

 

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