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Student Health Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Staff

If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harm to self or others, contact emergency services and get help – call 911 or the Clemson University Police Department at 864-656-2222.

An after-hours counselor can be reached by calling Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 864-656-2451 and selecting option 2 from the menu.

  • Psychiatric Services

    Christopher Pelic, M.D.
    Psychiatrist
    Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology


    Vacant
    Staff Physician/Psychiatrist


    Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
    Karen Dekle, RN
    Staff Nurse

  • CAPS Providers

    Birmagidra (Birma) Gainor, Ph.D.
    Licensed Psychologist
    Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
    864-656-2451


    Hussain Alhashem, Psy.D.
    Psychologist Under Postdoctoral Supervision for Licensure
    Coordinator of Telemental Health Services


    Sarah Allen, M.Ed., LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Coordinator of CU CARES
    Coordinator of Counseling Internship and Practicum Psychology Program (CIPPP)


    Channing Anderson, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor


    Kelly Bollinger, M.Ed., LPC, CACII
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Coordinator of Assessment, Choices, Treatment and Transitions (ACTT)
    Interim Assistant Director


    Vacant
    Coordinator of Consultation and Outreach Services


    Debra Crisp, Ph.D.
    Licensed Psychologist/Assistant Director
    Training Director
    Coordinator of the Psychology Internship Training Program


    Sara Dawson, LPC, CAC II
    Licensed Professional Counselor


    Andie Eaton, Psy. D.
    Licensed Psychologist
    Coordinator of DBT Program


    Brooke Lankford, M.Ed., LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Coordinator of Case Management


    Amy Massingill, M.Ed., LPCS
    Licensed Professional Counselor/Assistant Director
    Coordinator of Clinical Services


    Asha Simpson, LISW-CP
    Social Worker
    Assessment Counselor


    Emily Sizemore, LPC-A
    Counselor Under Supervision
    Coordinator of Group Services


    Jessica Skean, LPC-A
    Counselor Under Supervision
    CU CARES Case Manager

  • Adjunct Staff

    Larry Kosloski, M.S., LPC, CACII
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Certified Addictions Counselor


    Dempsey (Nick) White, Ph.D.
    Licensed Psychologist

  • In Training

    Kelsey Blum, M.A.
    Doctoral Psychology Intern Program accredited by the American Psychological Association


    Alyssa Enck, M.A.
    Doctoral Psychology Intern Program accredited by the American Psychological Association


    Demi Zoeller, M.A.
    Doctoral Psychology Intern Program accredited by the American Psychological Association


    Michelle Bertrand, B.A.
    Master’s Counseling Intern


    Courtney Jones, B.A. (Spring 2023)
    Master’s Counseling Intern


    Mary Kathryn Kuehnert, B.A.
    Master’s Counseling Intern


    Alyxandria Cicchinelli
    Counseling Undergraduate Intern


    Vanessa Rodriguez
    Counseling Undergraduate Intern

  • Administrative Staff

    Brooke Patterson
    Administrative Assistant
    Coordinator of Administrative Support Services
    864-656-2451


    Laura Marcengill
    Administrative Specialist
    864-656-2451

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