Andrew J. Lee, Psy.D., Director

Dr. Andrew J. Lee currently serves as the Director of Tuttleman Counseling Services at Temple University. In this role, he serves as the Chief Mental Health Officer for the University and provides leadership and oversight over the center’s core functions of direct clinical services, educational outreach, consultation to the University community, and training of graduate-level clinical staff. In addition, he serves on the CARE team, a multidisciplinary group of campus administrators who serve to identify and address potential students of concern and connect these students to appropriate resources. In addition, he is the Past President of the American College Counseling Association, the premier professional home of college counseling professionals. He has been involved in the field of collegiate mental health for almost 20 years and has previously served as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Monmouth University and Director of Counseling and Disability Services at Kean University. He has also presented on various mental health topics at local, regional, national, and international conferences and events. Clinically, he specializes in working with young adults who are struggling with integrating distinct worlds and multiple voices into a cohesive and satisfying personal experience as they develop into their adult selves.

Alissa Brown, Psy.D., Associate Director for Clinical Services

Dr. Brown joined Tuttleman Counseling Services as Associate Director for Clinical Services in 2022, with over 19 years of experience working with college students and young adults through her work at Cabrini University, the University of Rochester, University of the Sciences, and in private practice. She is licensed as a Psychologist in Pennsylvania.  Dr. Brown received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship in the counseling center at the University of Rochester in New York.   She has been an adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, Chestnut Hill College, and University of the Sciences, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychopathology, Supervision, and Consultation, and graduate internship/externship/practicum supervision seminars. She has been providing direct counseling and clinical services since 2002, with a specialized interest in working with college students, identity development issues, life transitions, grief and bereavement, anxiety, and depression.  She also enjoys supporting the growth of new professionals in the mental health fields and has been providing clinical supervision to graduate trainees since 2006.  In addition to her work with college students, Dr. Brown has worked in the public school system, private practice, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, crisis response centers, and community mental health.  She is passionate about supporting the holistic wellbeing, growth, and development of college students through fostering an environment where students can safely explore their strengths and growth opportunities, develop healthy strategies for coping with life’s challenges, and create a life of meaning and purpose. 

Bryan Peightal, Psy.D., Associate Director for Access and Administration

Dr. Bryan Peightal (he/him/his) is a licensed clinical psychologist serving as the Associate Director of Access and Administration for Tuttleman Counseling Services. In this role, he is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of appropriate and effective access systems to TCS for Temple University students. Bryan joined TCS after serving as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Cabrini University. Over the past ten years, Bryan has worked with college students and young adults in various other settings, including University of the Sciences, Bryn Athyn College, and his private practice. Bryan’s private practice specializes in providing therapeutic and testing services for individuals across the lifespan diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. When approaching his clinical work, Bryan integrates psychodynamic and systemic theories into his practice. He believes interpersonal relationships and systemic dynamics, as well as one’s search for meaning and insight, are the vehicles in which positive change can occur. Bryan appreciates the unique nature of each of his clients and thinks the beauty of therapy is tailoring his approach to each person he gets the opportunity to engage with clinically. Bryan received his PsyD in Clinical Psychology, with an added concentration in Couple and Family Therapy from APA-accredited Chestnut Hill College. Additionally, he received his MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from the same institution. Bryan completed his undergraduate education in Psychology at Temple University, making his work at TCS a career highlight to be able to serve his alma mater.  

Daniel Dengel, Ph.D.,  Associate Director for Training

Dan (he/him/his) is a licensed psychologist and serves as the Associate Director for Training at Tuttleman Counseling Services (TCS).  Dan completed his undergraduate work in psychology at Shippensburg University and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University.  In addition, he holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling (with an emphasis in Student Development from Shippensburg University).  Since 1998, Dan has had clinical experiences in University/College Counseling Centers (Shippensburg University, Dickinson College, University of Pennsylvania, University of the Sciences, & La Salle University).  Dan integrates different therapeutic modalities, such as Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while working primarily from an interpersonal approach.  He enjoys working with college students who are first-generation, and students who struggle with grief/loss or identity issues.   In his role as Associate Director for Training at TCS, Dan supervises doctoral interns and post-graduate fellows. He approaches supervision from a developmental perspective.  Dan’s main goal is to create a supervisory relationship based on trust and honesty that allows for promotion of the supervisee’s growth through collaborative discussion, reflection, and exploration.  Both therapeutically and in supervision Dan likes to work collaboratively and seeks to empower those with whom he works to reach their fullest potential.  When not being a psychologist, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling, thrift-store shopping, and cooking.

Quetta N. Nicholson,  Assistant Director for Operations

Quetta started at Tuttleman Counseling Services (TCS) as a temporary employee intermittently for two years before joining TCS full time in 1997. Her infectious smile and meticulous demeanor makes her a valued addition to our staff.

Psychological Services

Chenchen Dai, Ph.D.

Chenchen holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University, as well as a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Services. Prior to graduate study, Chenchen completed her Bachelor’s degrees from Peking University, China. Operating through dynamic, relational, and feminist lenses, Chenchen is particularly passionate about working with individuals facing challenges related to interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, identity exploration and integration, immigration and acculturation, and trauma and growth. Chenchen is a firm believer in the healing power of respect and egalitarianism. She is committed to proving a therapy space in which individuals’ strengths are seen and voices are heard.

Devan Gardner, LCSW, MPH

Devan (she/her/hers) is a senior staff Licensed Clinical Social Worker at TCS. She graduated with her dual Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from The University of Georgia. Devan previously worked with adolescent survivors of trauma and abuse. She has experience working as a college counselor at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and looks forward to providing excellent clinical care for students at Temple.

Therapy with Devan can feel like a safe space to have meaningful and transformative dialogue. In her role, she works with students to identify a treatment plan that will help in navigating: life transitions, relationships, trauma, identity work, family concerns, stress/anxiety, negative thinking patterns, self-esteem, etc.

Devan has extensive training and experience with reframing unhelpful thoughts, imposter syndrome, decreasing stress & anxiety symptoms, and embracing identities. Her commitment to clients is to show up authentically, and to provide a safe space that allows them to do the same! While the work of therapy can be challenging and complex, she does her best to make it enjoyable, productive, and worthwhile!

Amalia Hubal, Psy.D.

Amalia (she/her) is the Autism and Neurodiversity specialist at TCS.  She completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from La Salle University in 2023. She completed her B.A. in Psychology at Rutgers University in 2018, and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at La Salle University in 2020. Her clinical interests include neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD), emotion regulation, self-compassion/self-esteem, and fostering interpersonal/social connections. Amalia works in a trauma informed, person-centered, and strengths-based way, utilizing evidence-based techniques from orientations such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. Amalia strives to create a safe, non-judgmental space for each individual, and finds her purpose and joy in being able to empower others and witness them recognize their growth, resilience, and ability to create change in themselves and their world.

Acute Care Services

Patria Alvelo, Psy.D., Coordinator for Acute Care Services

Patria is a licensed clinical psychologist and Coordinator for Acute Care Services at TCS. Patria earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University.  She also holds a Master’s degree in Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.  Patria has worked with adults, teens, children, and families in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric units, college counseling centers, and outpatient behavioral health clinics. A proud first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college graduate, Patria is passionate about college mental health and helping students overcome obstacles, maximize their strengths, and achieve their personal goals. Patria specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment concerns, recovery from trauma, working with adult children of alcoholics, addicts, and parents with severe mental illness, women’s and gender issues, and LGBTQIA+ concerns.

Case Management and Referral

Wendy Chen, M.A., L.P.C., Coordinator for Case Management and Referral

Wendy is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board certified counselor. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Arcadia University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from LaSalle University. Wendy has received training in Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) and Attachment, Regulation and Competency Framework (ARC). In her sessions, Wendy utilizes different therapeutic interventions according to her clients’ needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Wendy began her career working in a community mental health agency in Philadelphia. She worked with children and adults of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family therapy. Wendy went on to work as a school counselor serving young students in the Philadelphia area. Wendy has also worked in a private practice setting, where she found her passion in working with young adults.

Kaitlyn McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW,  Assistant Coordinator for Case Management and Referral

Kaitlyn (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and is a therapist as well as the assistant coordinator for case management and referral with Tuttleman Counseling Services. Kaitlyn holds a master's in social work from Simmons University and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Bloomsburg University. Kaitlyn has worked as an educator as well as a social worker and has a passion for helping students at the collegiate level reach their full potential. Kaitlyn utilizes different therapeutic techniques, dependent on her client's needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aspects of Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as implementing relaxation and mindfulness techniques. Kaitlyn also works from a strength-based perspective, assisting clients in owning their skills, and making positive change within their lives. Kaitlyn believes that mental health is an important aspect in everyone's lives and is something to be embraced and discussed. Kaitlyn prides herself on providing a therapeutic environment where student's can express themselves fully, laugh, cry, and create goals that will help them become the best version of themselves, for themselves.

Group Therapy Program

Gloria McGillen, Ph.D., Coordinator

Gloria (she/her) is the Group Coordinator at Temple University Tuttleman Counseling Services.  She completed her doctoral training in counseling psychology at the University of Missouri, and completed her doctoral internship at the APA-accredited training program at the University of Missouri Counseling Center. Previously, she earned an MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and a BA in Liberal Arts from the interdisciplinary Great Books program at St. John’s College.

Gloria has practiced in university counseling for several years. Her approach to therapy is trauma-informed and begins with building a warm, trusting relationship in which her clients are able to feel welcomed and valued. She helps clients to identify limiting or ‘stuck’ personal and relational patterns and to practice skills to increase their psychological flexibility and insight. She also attends to how culture and economic factors play a role in distress and healing. Her relational approach to therapy reflects her training in feminist, multicultural, and brief psychodynamic models of care. She also draws on emotion-focused, parts-based, and expressive arts therapy approaches to teach techniques for personal change. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, community organizing, live music, and playing with her dog, Lola.

Rob Durst, Psy.D., Assistant Coordinator

Rob (he/him/his) received his Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford. Prior to his graduate training, Rob earned his B.A. from Ursinus College. Rob takes an interdisciplinary approach to therapy, as he focuses on existential themes, mindfulness, CBT, and strengths based and positive psychology interventions. Rob helps students to feel empowered and view themselves as an active and capable presence in therapy. He works collaboratively with students to help them recognize their unique and innate strengths. Additionally, Rob focuses on connecting as fellow human beings, which also allows him to individualize treatment for each student and prioritize a multicultural and social justice frame work. In his free time, Rob enjoys watching the Phillies, all things Disney, and outdoor activities. 

Yoga/Meditation

Kiera McCarthy, M.A.

Kiera McCarthy (she/her) is a license-eligible therapist with a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Towson University. Prior to graduate school, Kiera worked for seven years in workforce development programs in Baltimore, supporting humanitarian immigrants and other folks with marginalized identities to find stability and meaning through a sustainable career. Kiera has also been practicing yoga for over ten years. In 2020, she completed her yoga teacher training and believes strongly in the benefits of yoga and other mindfulness techniques. By braiding together person-centered, relational cultural, and mindfulness approaches, Kiera aims to create a therapy environment that is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. 

Resiliency Resource Center

Kareema M. Smith, Ph.D., Coordinator

Kareema (she/her) is the Coordinator of the Resiliency Resource Center and a staff clinician at Tuttleman Counseling Services. She completed her doctoral training in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University where she worked in various settings including a community mental health center, residential treatment, and multiple university counseling centers. Additionally, she completed her APA-accredited internship at the University of Virginia counseling center. Previously, she earned an M.S. in Educational Psychology and B.S. in Psychology, both from George Mason University. 

Kareema's view of healing is centered at the heart of connection. As human beings, we are wired to connect and as a result, we grow through relationships that are empathic, loving, and authentic. Kareema approaches therapy with this as her focus and aims to collaborate with her clients to create a space for curiosity. Her clinical interests include relational concerns (family of origin, navigating friendships, romantic partners, etc.), mood-related concerns (anxiety and depression), identity concerns (i.e., navigating racist and/or oppressive systems), and life transitions (grief and loss). As a researcher, she examines the intersection between racism-related stress and well being and how this relates to healing for Black people. Many of Kareema’s values are related to love and community and she thrives from spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling.

Brandon LaBarge, M.S., M.Ed., LPC, NCC, Assistant Coordinator

Brandon is a National Certified Counselor.  He received his B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern State University.  He also has a M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Georgia Southern University.  Brandon spent the last several years in Georgia working with children, adolescents, and adults in a community mental health clinic.  He has worked with diverse populations and his clinical interests include trauma, anxiety disorders, interpersonal relationships, and stress management.  Brandon’s approach to therapy involves a collaborative and experiential approach with each client.  His therapeutic style promotes openness, self-awareness, and engagement with the use of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and positive psychology techniques.  He aims to provide a space where clients can increase valued-living by better identifying obstacles and managing stress.

Campus Alcohol and Substance Awareness (CASA) Unit

Sharon T. Kotch, Psy.D., Coordinator

Sharon serves as the Campus Alcohol and Substance Awareness Coordinator (CASA-C) at TCS.  She is a licensed clinical psychologist in NJ and in PA.  Sharon earned a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Scranton, a Master's Degree in counseling psychology from Immaculata University and a Doctorate in clinical psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.  She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and at Rutgers University's Counseling Center, Camden, NJ.  Sharon joined TCS in June of 2019.  She has 29 years of experience in substance use disorder treatment and mental health counseling.  She has worked in a variety of settings to include healthcare centers, group psychology practices, federal correctional institutions, nursing homes and college counseling centers.  Her professional interests include substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, women's issues, supervision and training, as well as interpersonal relationships and family of origin issues.  She utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, in addition to mindfulness and motivational interviewing strategies in her work with students.  Sharon believes in the resiliency of individuals and in helping students develop effective strategies leading them to improved emotional wellness and academic success. 

Anthony Sica, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, Assistant Coordinator

Anthony Sica (he/him/his) is the assistant coordinator of the Campus Alcohol and Substance Awareness (CASA) Unit at Tuttleman Counseling Services and a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Anthony is a proud alum of both Temple’s Counseling Psychology program and Boyer College of Music. He has clinical experience across a multitude of settings, such as working with youth battling addiction and homelessness in inner-city Philadelphia, providing trauma-informed care within community mental health, and with administration, teachers, and students in the Upper Darby School District for the Center for Supportive Relationships.

Anthony is also passionate about counselor education and holds an adjunct faculty appointment in the College of Education and Human Development instructing graduate and undergraduate courses covering all facets of psychotherapy, including fundamental techniques, group counseling, crisis intervention, and legal and ethical issues in counseling psychology.  His approach to treatment is relationally focused and person-centered while being supported by evidence-based practice such as DBT, CBT, IFS, and EMDR

Sexual Assault Counseling and Education (SACE) Unit

Nicole Ramspacher, M.Ed, LPC, Coordinator

Nicole (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Counseling and Education (SACE) Unit at Tuttleman Counseling Services.  In this role, she provides specific case management and counseling services to survivors of sexual assault and to those experiencing domestic/dating violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Nicole is a proud Temple Owl and earned both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Nicole has worked in nonprofit victim service organizations for over 7 years and has a passion and commitment to working with students who have experienced interpersonal violence and trauma. Nicole takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to her work with clients and views therapy as a safe space intended for healing, support and transformation. 

Charlotte Strauss-Swanson, Ph.D., Assistant Coordinator

Charlotte obtained a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She has a B.A. in sociology from Occidental College and an M.S.W. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Charlotte has primarily worked with college students and adults who have experienced interpersonal and other traumas. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, family of origin concerns, relationship issues, and has also provided support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Charlotte is guided by interpersonal process and multicultural feminist theories and utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach in therapy. Charlotte is also dedicated to examining the ways that power, privilege, and oppression impact individuals and their concerns. 

Training Program

Michelle Wallace, Psy.D., Assistant Coordinator of Training

Michelle is a licensed staff psychologist and the Assistant Coordinator of Training at Tuttleman Counseling Services.  In their training role, they facilitate programming for our practicum trainees.  Michelle completed their training at the George Washington University (Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology), and has trained in community mental health, inpatient hospital, and college counseling settings.  In 2016, they came to Tuttleman Counseling Services to complete their doctoral internship. They feel fortunate to have continued to work at Tuttleman in varying capacities. In their clinical work, Michelle draws from contemporary psychodynamic and relational approaches, always striving to emphasize dimensions of intersectionality.  In addition to a passion for supervision and training, they enjoy working with and attending to: attachment dynamics, issues of power and privilege, gender and sexual diversity, family of origin concerns, and social belonging.  In both supervision and therapy, Michelle works to establish a climate of warmth and curiosity, working collaboratively to develop goals and expectations.

Part-time Staff

Courtney L. Henry, Ph.D.

Courtney is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her doctorate degree from Utah State University in 2013, completing her internship at a university counseling center. She has provided therapy to clients in various settings but is excited to be working with college students again.  She is particularly interested in mindfulness-based interventions and animal-assisted therapies, and has a registered therapy dog who helps people remember to be in the moment.  Courtney coordinates the training program on assessment.

Post-Graduate Counseling Fellows

2024-2025

Ali Perez, Psy.D.

Ali (she/her) is a Post-Graduate Fellow at Tuttleman Counseling Services. She completed her doctoral education in Clinical Psychology at La Salle University and her doctoral internship at the APA-accredited training program at Drexel University in 2024. Through empathy and curiosity, Ali creates and accepting and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong relationships with her clients and to promote growth and change. She acknowledges that all students have unique needs based on their distinctive histories, intersecting identities, and the systems in which they operate and endeavors to understand her client’s individual needs. Ali’s areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, identity development, and navigating interpersonal relationships. In her free time, Ali enjoys spending time with her dog, watching TV, and reading.

Hannah Smith, MSW

Hannah (she/her) is a licensed social worker and recent graduate of the Master of Social Work program at the University of Pennsylvania. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology with minors in Women's Studies and LGBT Studies from Temple University. Hannah has previously worked in the fields of interpersonal and sexual violence, substance-related bereavement, and outpatient therapy. Her areas of clinical interest include trauma, grief and loss, mood and anxiety disorders, and interpersonal relationships. Using a blend of psychodynamic, relational, internal family systems, and mindfulness models, she strives to meet each student where they are at, address their unique goals, and understand how they navigate the world, heal, and grow within the context of their lived experiences and identities.

Neha Rajan, Psy.D.

Neha is a Post-Doctoral Fellow who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania's clinical psychology doctoral program.  Neha's therapeutic style primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and acceptance and commitment techniques. She especially loves to accompany her clients on their journeys to unlearn narratives of self-blame and shame to embrace self-compassion and empowerment. She has always been passionate about college counseling, as she enjoys exploring the impact of cultural influences on individual development and self-concept, and how young adulthood can lead to healing and reinvention. Particular areas of clinical interest are LGBTQ+ and Asian/Asian-American mental health and wellness. Neha is excited to join the Group Therapy rotation at TCS, and looks forward to hosting a safe, encouraging space for her clients.

Sherri Brunner, Psy.D.

Sherri is excited to join the Temple Community as a Post Doctoral Fellow. She recently completed her doctoral degree at Carlow University, earning her a Psy.D in counseling psychology. Sherri has worked in a variety of mental health settings including, university counseling centers, inpatient hospitals, schools, and intensive outpatient programs. Her clinical interests include working with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and family issues. Her therapeutic approach is an integration of psychodynamic therapy and family systems. Sherri's therapeutic objective is to ensure that each individual feels acknowledged and supported in a nurturing and secure environment conducive to personal growth and healing.

Doctoral Psychology Interns  

2024-2025

Erin Budesheim, M.S.

Erin (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Erin completed her B.S. in Psychological Science from Creighton University and her M.S. in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Erin has worked in various settings including college counseling centers, disability resource centers, and providing clinical services to children and adults in the community. Her clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, identity development, relationship concerns, and life transitions and adjustments. Her therapeutic style utilizes an integration of interpersonal process, relational-cultural, and acceptance and commitment therapies. She aims to cultivate a strong relationship with her clients to provide a space in which they can work collaborative to engage in self-discovery and make meaningful changes in clients' lives.

Grace Tanaya, M.S.

Grace (she/her) is a Psy.D student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at La Salle University. She completed her B.S. in psychology at University of Maryland College Park and her M.S. in clinical psychology at La Salle University. Grace has a strong interest in developmental periods and has worked in various settings including community mental health, private practice, college counseling centers, and hospitals with youth and emerging adults. Her clinical interests include relationships, family dynamics, multiculturalism, anxiety, and depression. Grace places strong emphasis on cultural humility, social justice values, and the therapeutic relationship in her work to promote meaningful change. She takes an integrative approach to therapy to meet her client's needs which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness based interventions, and relational-cultural approaches. Grace prides herself on creating a warm and validating environment where students can be themselves and explore their developing identities with equal attention to the past, present, and future.

Olivia Romano, M.S.

Olivia is a Psy.D. student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Chestnut Hill College. She completed her B.A. in psychology at Rutgers University and her M.S. in clinical psychology at Chestnut Hill College. Olivia has worked with adults in various settings including outpatient clinics, private practice, and residential treatment facilities. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and family-of-origin issues. She integrates psychodynamic, family systems, and behavioral therapies into her approach. Olivia is dedicated to building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, creating a safe, empowering space that encourages awareness and growth.

Sam Wayne, M.S.

Sam (he/him) is a PsyD student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at West Chester University, where he also completed his M.S. in clinical psychology. His areas of clinical interest include substance use, trauma, and mood disorders. Sam utilizes an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates a variety of orientations (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness) to best meet the needs of his clients. Sam aims to help students bolster their insight to better understand their struggles through the context of their unique identities and developmental history.

Part-Time Clinical Trainees

2024 - 2025

Brian Matlaga M.S.

Brian is a PsyD student in the clinical psychology doctorate program at Chestnut Hill College. Brian completed his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling from Monmouth University with a concentration in substance use treatment. His areas of clinical interest include grief, trauma, and loss, relationship distress, depression, and historically underrepresented communities. His therapeutic approach favors a psychodynamic conceptualization while respecting the importance of integration. He believes in an insight-driven and relational approach to healing that focuses on the individual seeking treatment, including their history, culture, and multifaceted identities.

Jessica Safi, M.S.

Jess (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology at Lehigh University. She earned her master’s degree in Experimental Psychology at Saint Joseph’s University where she studied vulnerability factors for depression, social media use, and positive psychology interventions for young adults. Jess operates primarily from cognitive-behavioral and feminist approaches that highlight individual strengths and resilience. Her clinical interests include the exploration of wellness and prevention, self-compassion, and mindfulness. In her work, Jess hopes to contribute to empowering, inclusive, and collaborative relationships.

Marleny Rodriguez, M.A.

Marleny is a PsyD student in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Immaculata University. Marleny completed her B.A. in psychology from La Salle University and M.A. in clinical psychology at Immaculata University. Her areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders. Her therapeutic style synthesizes mainly client-centered and motivational interviewing treatment models.

Olabisi Adams, B.A.

Olabisi Adams is an M.Ed mental health concentration student in the Counseling Psychology master program at Temple University. Olabisi completed her B.A. in Psychology from La Salle University. Her clinical interests include performance psychology, motivation, social anxiety, sports psychology, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is culturally competent, holistic, and integrative. It includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and any model that best fits the individual and unique needs of the client. Olabisi aims to help students better understand themselves and how their thought patterns, unique histories, and cultural identities interact with their approach to life. She also aims to help them build knowledge, skills and awareness to aid them in coping with any conflicts and hardships they may face.

Patrice Howerton,  Administrative Specialist

Patrice has been an employee for over 22yrs at Temple University beginning September 1991 in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.  In 1996, she transferred to Student Health Services and, in October 2008, she joined Tuttleman Counseling Services.  She continues to provide excellent customer service.

Destiny Marulanda,  Administrative Specialist

Destiny Marulanda started at Temple University in the Tuttleman Counseling Service in October 2021. She serves as the primary contact for our Psychiatry Staff.  She hopes to assist students through providing amazing customer service.

Debra Vann, Customer Service Assistant

Debra Vann started at Temple University in the Tuttleman Counseling Service in August 2013.  She is looking forward to a rewarding experience in providing quality care.

Psychiatric Team

Peter A. DeMaria, Jr., M.D.

Dr. DeMaria is a Psychiatrist and the Coordinator of Psychiatric Services at Tuttleman Counseling Services. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University School of Medicine. Prior to coming to Temple, he was the Medical Director of the Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Program of Thomas Jefferson University and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College. He also served as Psychiatric Consultant at Jefferson’s Family Center Program, a program for addicted pregnant and parenting women. Dr. DeMaria graduated from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency in psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Board certified in psychiatry with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry, Dr. DeMaria is a fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and certified in addiction medicine by ASAM. In October 2001, he received the Nyswander-Dole Award from the American Methadone Treatment Association for his outstanding service in the methadone treatment field. In May 2003, he was awarded the Nancy C. A. Roeske, M.D. Certificate of Excellence in Medical Student Education by the American Psychiatric Association for his outstanding and sustained contributions to medical education.

Alia Bajwa, M.D.

In addition to serving as Tuttleman Counseling Service’s second full-time psychiatrist, Alia holds the title of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Temple University School of Medicine.  Alia is a graduate of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and completed her residency training at Temple University, where she was chief resident.  Alia’s clinical interests include psychodynamic psychotherapy, emergency and crisis psychiatry, and the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Jacob Harel, M.D.

Jacob obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College and went on to complete his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Miami and Thomas Jefferson University.  Jacob uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness strategies.  He enjoys using these therapy modalities to help clients improve their mental health and overall performance.  His interests include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma and OCD.  In addition, he holds interest in the intersection of sports and mental health and is certified in Mindfulness Sports Performance Enhancement (MPSE).

Christine Greipp, D.O.

Dr. Christine Greipp earned her doctorate in medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) in Biddeford, Maine and is a licensed physician in Pennsylvania and New York. She completed her residency at Albany Medical Center, where she also worked in the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center and Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC), in a variety of settings, including inpatient, consultation, crisis intervention, outpatient, and community mental health. During her last year of residency, she also worked as consulting psychiatrist at Siena College in Loudonvile, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts and completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Harvard University. Christine also holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh, where she specialized in medical librarianship. Prior to medical school, she worked in patient education and shared decision making at Massachusetts General Hospital and values a collaborative approach. She brings a variety of therapeutic approaches to her work and especially enjoys working with students and adult learners. Christine was born and raised in Philadelphia and is excited to be back in her hometown as a member of the Tuttleman Counseling Services team.

Health Sciences Campus

Aisha Renée Moore, MSW, LCSW, Associate Director for TCS at Health Sciences Campus (HSC)

Aisha (she/her) is the Associate Director for Tuttleman Counseling Services at the Health Sciences Campus. In this role, she is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing the administrative and clinical day-to-day operations at this location. She is a licensed clinical social worker providing counseling services to students. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Aisha has worked in a number of clinical settings including private agencies, community mental health, and college counseling centers. She has provided individual, family, and group therapy, as well as case management to children/youth, adolescents, adults, and families.

Aisha’s clinical interests include grief and loss, trauma (including sexual violence and IPV), family of origin and relationship concerns, and the impact of violence (including marginalization, oppression, and discrimination). She has completed EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training. Aisha's approach with students is to join from a place of humility. A priority is to co-create a safe-enough space for them to find their voices which lends itself to addressing concerns together.

Jonathan Colvson, MSW, LCSW

Jonathan (he/him) is a licensed social worker and serves as a staff clinician for Tuttleman Counseling Services at the Health Sciences Campus. Jonathan earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed post-graduate training at Bryn Mawr College and the Gestalt Training Institute of Philadelphia.

Jonathan approaches therapy with openness, compassion, curiosity, and humility. His therapeutic stance is informed by feminist, multicultural, queer, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed frameworks, and by his lived experience as a biracial man. In his free time, Jonathan dabbles in visual arts, music, and literature.

Karina Wiener, MSS, LCSW

Karina is a Licensed Social Worker and works as a staff clinician at Tuttleman Counseling Services at the Health Sciences Campus. Karina earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Haverford College and her Master of Social Services from Bryn Mawr College. Karina has worked with students and young adults in outpatient, community mental health, peer support, and career counseling settings. 

Karina's priority as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to be heard, understood, and accepted. As a social worker therapist, Karina is especially interested in supporting clients through their process of knowing themselves within their unique familial, cultural, and systemic contexts. Her therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed modalities, and integrates behavioral techniques from DBT, CT-R, and MI.  Karina is a white, multicultural (proficient in Spanish), queer, cis woman who enjoys the process of learning and growing alongside her clients.