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Johanna Arenaza, PsyD, Psychology Associate
     A.B., University of Massachusetts, Boston, 2001
     Psy.D., George Washington University, 2008
     Internship: Catholic University, 2007-2008
Professional interests: Mood disorders, anger management, cultural difficulties.
Other Language(s): Spanish

Andres Barrera, MD, Staff Psychiatrist 
     M.D., Pontifica Javeriana Univ., Bogota, Colombia, 1992
     Psychiatry residency: Beth Israel Med. Center, NY, 2005
     Psychosomatic fellowship: INOVA Fairfax Hospital - George Washington University, 2006
Professional interests: Loss and grief, psychological aspects of physical illness, response to serious and terminal illnesses, exploratory psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy.
Other Language(s): Spanish

Dylana Blum, PsyD, Staff Clinician
     A.B., Stanford University, 1995 
     J.D., Harvard Law School, 1998 
     Psy.D., George Washington University, 2007  
     Internship: Woodburn Center for Community Mental
     Health, 2006-2007 
Professional interests: Individual, group, and couples psychotherapy, depression and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, LGBT concerns.

Maureen Goldman, MD, Staff Psychiatrist
     B.A., University of Rochester, 1990
     M.D., State University of New York Upstate Medical
     University, 1995
     Psychiatry residency: Harvard Longwood Psychiatry
     Residency Training Program, 1999
     Fellowship: Emergency Psychiatry, New York University,
     Bellevue Hospital Center, 2000

Susan Gordon, PhD,  Associate Director, and Director of the Training Program
     B.A., State University of New York at Albany,1973
     M.A., University of Chicago, English Literature, 1976
     Ph.D., DePaul University, 1986
     Internship: Duke University, 1984
Professional interests: Clinical training (externs, pre and post docs), clinical generalist.

Edward Huntley, Psychology Extern
     B.S., Canisius College, 1998
     M.A., American University, 2006
     Ph.D., American University, 2010 (anticipated)
Professional interests: Sleep disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, multicultural issues.

Wayne Hurr, PhD,  Staff Psychologist & Sport Psychology Consultant
     B.A., Lycoming College
     M.A., Wake Forest University
     Ph.D., Duke University
     Internship: Alamance Mental Health Center
     United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology      Registry
Professional interests: Stress management, test anxiety, working with college athletes.

Greg Jones, PsyD, Staff Psychologist & LGBTQ Specialist
     B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, 2002
     M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2004
     Psy.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2007
     Internship: Johns Hopkins Univ. Counseling Ctr., 2006-07 
     Fellowship: Harvard University Health Services, 2007-08 
Professional interests: Individual and group counseling, outreach and consultation, LGBTQI concerns, eating concerns, identity development, trauma, substance abuse, multiculturalism.

Erin Kelley, PhD, Psychology Associate
     B.A., Duke University, 2000
     Ph.D., George Washington University, 2008
     Internship: University of Virginia, 2007-2008
Professional Interests: Individual, group, and couples psychotherapy, mood disorders, relationship and family of origin difficulties.

Mira Khmurets, MD, Psychiatric Resident
     M.D., Minsk (Belarus) State Medical School, 1986
     Pediatric Internship: Children's Hospital Gomel City, 1987 
     Psychotherapy Fellowship: Minsk State Institute of Advanced Education, 1997
     Eastern Europe Institute of Psychoanalysis, St. Petersburg, 1998 
     Psychiatry Residency: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington, DC, current
Other Language(s): Russian 

Laura Kushner, Psychology Extern
     B.A., Johns Hopkins University, 2005
     Ph.D., American University, 2010 (anticipated)
Professional interests: Relationship concerns, adjustment issues, individual and couples psychotherapy.

Patrick Lillis, M.Ed.,  Intake Coordinator, Associate Director for Clinical Administration

Ali Mattu, Psychology Extern  
     B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2005
     M.A., Catholic University, 2008
     Ph.D., Catholic University, 2011 (anticipated)
Professional interests: Multicultural issues, couples and family therapy, strength-based psychotherapy.
Other Languages(s): Urdu/Hindi

Deardre McGuire, LICSW, Trauma/Sexual Assault Specialist
     B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1992
     M.S.W., Catholic University, 1996
     Washington School of Psychiatry: Clinical Program on Psychotherapy Practice
Professional interests: Trauma--particularly resulting from sexual assault or relationship violence, bereavement, social anxiety, couples and group therapy.

Phil Meilman, PhD,  Director
     A.B., Harvard University, 1973
     Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1977
     Internship: Univ. of Minnesota Medical School, 1976-77
Professional interests: Chronic pain, treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse, the relationship between mental health issues and academic performance, medical leaves of absence.

Tina Nelson,  Receptionist

Afshin Nili, PsyD, Staff Psychologist and Outreach Coordinator
     B.A., Temple University, 1988
     M.S., Drexel Univ. College of Information Studies, 1991
     Psy.D., Argosy University, American School of
     Professional Psychology, 2004
     Internship: Howard Univ. Counseling Services, 2002-2003
Professional interests: Multicultural psychology, trauma and PTSD, couples and family therapy, university teaching, ethics & practice guidelines of psychotherapeutic services on the Internet, university outreach.
Other Language(s): Farsi

Erin Peterson, PhD, Staff Psychologist and Group Coordinator
     B.A., Georgetown University, 1998
     Ph.D. Catholic University, 2004
     Internship: George Washington University
     Counseling Center, 2003-2004
     Post-Doc/Fellowship: Georgetown University
     Counseling and Psychiatric Service, 2004-2005
Professional interests: Individual and group psychotherapy, adjustment issues, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and family of origin concerns, women's issues.

Mary Quigley, LCSW, Staff Clinical Social Worker and Eating Disorder Specialist
     B.A., Dickinson College, 1975
     M.S.W., Catholic University, 1980
     Internship: Springfield Hospital, Sykesville, MD, 1980-81
Professional interests: Eating disorders, depression, individual and group therapy.                                                                   Other Language(s): Spanish

Diane Reis, PsyD, Staff Clinician at the Law Center
     B.A., Tufts University
     M.S., Northwestern University
     Psy.D., George Washington University
     Internship: The Women's Center
Professional interests: Anxiety disorders, women's issues, trauma, relationship issues, couple's therapy, group therapy.

Mathilde Salmberg, PsyD,  Staff Clinician and International Student Liaison
     B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2001
     Psy.D., George Washington University, 2006
     Internship: University of Virginia, 2005-2006
     Post-doctoral Fellowship: Georgetown Univ., 2006-2007
Professional interests: Cross-cultural adjustment, international student concerns, eating disorders, issues related to self-care.
Other Language(s): Swedish

Alisa Schwartz, PhD, Staff Psychologist
     B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1996
     Ph.D., Fordham University, 1996-2001
     Internship and Fellowship: St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, 2000-2002
Professional interests: Eating disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral skills for improving mood and self esteem.

Monica Stone, Departmental Administrator

Charles Tartaglia, MD,  Staff Psychiatrist
     B.S., Georgetown University, 1958
     M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1962
     Internship: Grady Memorial Hospital (Emory University
     affiliate), Atlanta, GA, 1963
     Psychiatry residency: Georgetown University Medical
     Center, 1964-1965
Professional interests: Loss and grief, psychological aspects of physical illness, response to serious and/or terminal illness, stress and stress management.

Jim Welsh, MD, MBA, MPH, Assistant Vice President of Student Health; Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
     B.S, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1978
     M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1982
     Residency in Family Medicine: Medical University of South Carolina, 1985
     M.B.A., University of Mary Washington, 1992
     M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University, 2008
Professional interests: Public health issues of significance to college students including high risk alcohol use, depression and suicide prevention, sexual health issues

John Wright, PhD, Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Multicultural Initiatives
     B.A., Rutgers University, 1987
     M.A, Bowie State University, 1994
     Ph.D., Florida State University, 2002
     Internship: Univ. of Florida Counseling Center, 2001-02
Professional interests: Anxiety disorders, racial and cultural identity issues, community-based interventions, multicultural outreach services.

 

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