Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Pre-doctoral Interns and Post-doctoral Residents Interests and Activitites

2007 -2008 Interns

 

 Joeleen Cooper, M.Ed.
Ph.D. Candidate
SUNY-Albany
 Psychology Pre-doctoral Intern

Joeleen is a pre-doctoral intern at the Cook Counseling Center and is completing her degree in counseling psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. During her graduate training, Joeleen has had experience working with college students in the counseling centers at the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She also has experience working with adults in a community mental health setting. Her treatment orientation is integrative, incorporating interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Joeleen’s professional interests include multiculturalism/diversity, psychological assessment, supervision of trainees, women’s issues, and working with issues of religion and spirituality in therapy. Some personal interests include watching sports, writing, and enjoying live music.

  Email to Joeleen Cooper at: joeleenc@vt.edu
 

Keith Kaufman, M.A.
Ph.D. Candidate
The Catholic University of America
 Psychology Pre-doctoral Intern

Keith is a pre-doctoral intern who is completing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He has experience working in various settings, including university counseling centers and community mental health centers. His clinical interests include anxiety, perfectionism, sleep disorders, and sport psychology. Among his personal interests are skiing, biking, and tennis.

 Email to Keith Kaufman at: keith07@vt.edu

 

Rob McNamara, M.S.
Ph.D. Candidate
Colorado State University
 Psychology Pre-doctoral Intern

Rob is a pre-doctoral intern at the Cook Counseling Center who is completing the final requirements for his degree in counseling psychology from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.  Rob has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including university counseling centers, schools, psychology department-based clinics, and juvenile detention/correctional facilities.  His clinical interests include anxiety, mood, and substance-related disorders, particularly co-occurring substance-related and psychological disorders.  Rob’s theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral, but he integrates techniques from other orientations in treatment based on individual needs.  Some personal interests include running, hiking, and biking. 

 Email to Rob McNamara at: robm@vt.edu

 

 

Residents

Debbie Thurneck, Psy.D.
James Madison University
 Psychology Post-doctoral Resident

Debbie is a post-doctoral resident at the Cook Counseling Center.  She came to us from West Virginia University where she completed her pre-doctoral internship.  Her primary interests include anxiety, depression, relationships, adjustment difficulties, and identity-related concerns.  Couples counseling and psychological assessment are also areas of interest.  Debbie’s style is integrative, primarily influenced by systemic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral models.

  Email to Debbie Thurneck at: debbiet@vt.edu
 

 

 

Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Previous Interns and Residents
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996

 

2006-2007

Interns

Ozge Gurel, Ph.D.
American University
Current Employment: Private Practice
Washington, DC

Carly Rohde, Psy.D.
Loyola College in Maryland
Current Employment: Postdoctoral Fellow
Loyola College Counseling Center
Baltimore, MD

Jaclyn Schuon, Psy.D.
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Current Employment: Private Practice
Atlanta, GA

Resident

Maisha Smith, Ph.D.
Indiana State University
Current Employment:
HI

 

2005-2006

Interns

Ghena Ismail,  Psy.D. candidate
James Madison University
Current Employment: Clinician, Youth and Justice Team, London Family Court Clinic
London, ON, Canada

Jamie Long, M.S., Psy.D.
Nova Southeastern University
Current Employment: Postdoctoral Resident
The Renfrew Center
Coconut Creek, FL

Maisha Smith, Ph.D.
Indiana State University
Current Employment:
HI

Residents

Matthew Bitsko, Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Current Employment: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, VA

Tevya Zukor, Ph.D.
George Mason University
Current Employment: Staff Counselor
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

 

 

2004-2005

Interns
Matthew Bitsko, Ph.D.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Current Employment: Psychologist and Faculty
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Dept. of Pediatrics
Richmond, VA

Amy Stapleton, Psy.D.
Loyola College in Maryland
Current Employment: Staff Psychologist / Outreach Coordinator
Student Counseling and Testing Services at Mississippi State University
Starkeville, MS

Tevya Zukor, Ph.D.
George Mason University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Residents
Mark S. Perez-Lopez, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

 

 

2003-2004

Mark Perez-Lopez, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Corey Reed, Ph.D.
Florida State University
Current Employment: Part-time Faculty
Alvin Baird Center for Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities
Harrisonburg, VA

Brett Scofield, Ph.D.
Wichita State University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
University of Mary Washington CAPS
Fredericksburg, VA

 

 

2002-2003

Felicia Brown-Anderson, Psy.D.
James Madison University
Current Employment: Staff Psychologist
College of William and Mary Counseling Center
Williamsburg, VA

Chris Dula, Ph.D.
Virginia Tech
Current Employment: Assistant Professor
East Tennessee State University
Bristol, TN

Heath Greene, Ph.D.
Fuller Theological Seminary
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Supervisor
Associates in Christian Counseling
Winston-Salem, NC

Alicia Townsend, Ph.D.
University of North Texas
Current Employment: Brain Function Analysis Coordinator
PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center
Lewisville, TX

 

2001 - 2002

Lori Kogan, Ph.D.
Colorado State University
Current Employment: Assistant Professor
Colorado State University
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Fort Collins, CO

Marya Myslinski, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
VA

Kampbell Salehi, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Herndon, VA

 

2000 - 2001

Interns
Douglas Fogel, Psy.D.
Central Michigan University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Johns Hopkins University Counseling Center
Baltimore, MD

Claire Nicogossian, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Current Employment:  Senior Clinician
Loudon County Mental Health
Forensic and Court Services Program
Leesburg, VA

Victoria Stumm Dalton, Psy.D.
University of Indianapolis
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Indiana Health Group
Indianapolis, IN

Residents
Brenna Chirby, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Post-doctoral resident in Clinical and Sport Psychology
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
The Stone House
Falls Church, VA

David Wheeler, Ph.D.
George Mason University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Monroe Counseling Center
Monroe, NC

 

 

1999 - 2000

Tina Lepage Tsirigotis, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Lepage Associates
Chapel Hill, NC

Amy E. Molnar, Psy.D.,
California School of Professional Psychology - Fresno
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Long-Term Care Facility
TX

David Wheeler, Ph.D., George Mason University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Monroe Counseling Center
Monroe, NC

 

1998 - 1999

Brenna Chirby, Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia
Current Employment: Private Practice
The Stone House
Falls Church, VA

Kimberly Greene, Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Current Employment: Unknown
NC

Tiffiny Hughes Troutman, Ph.D.,   University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Current Employment: Stay-at-Home Mother
Former Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Georgia Tech Counseling Center
Atlanta, GA

 

1997 - 1998

Diedra Hayman, Ph.D., University of Florida
Current Employment: Assistant Professor
Western Virginia Community College
Roanoke, VA

Jo Lynn McClain, Psy.D., Baylor University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Private Practice
VA

Laura Penrod, Psy.D.
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Current Employment: ACT Team Coordinator
Community Services
Crete, IL

 

1996 - 1997

Cathye Griffin Betzel, Psy.D.
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Current Employment:  Licensed Clinical Psychologist / Director of Training
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Phillip J. DuBose, Psy.D.
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
Thomasville Family Medicine Center
Thomasville, GA

Jack E. Rowe, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Current Employment: Retired
Former Employment: Associate Professor
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

1995 - 1996

Rita Klein, Ph.D., Fordham University
Current Employment: Licensed Clinical Psychologist  /  Assistant Director / Director of Clinical Services
Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Joe Wright, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Current Employment: Psychologist
Center for Cognitive Therapy,
Philadelphia, PA