Mission
Specifically, the Psychology/Counseling Department strives to:
Educate students in understanding the complexity and diversity of human behavior
Develop the ability to think critically, understand research, research methodology, techniques of data collection and analysis, and respect for scientifically derived knowledge
Educate students to develop and implement assessment and intervention strategies associated with individual and group behavior
Facilitate students' understanding of varied roles, obligations, and ethics of human service providers and researchers
Develop competencies to critically evaluate and contribute to research in the fields of psychology and counseling.
Counseling Program Mission Statement and Objectives
The mission of the graduate program in school and clinical mental health counseling is to train master’s-level students to be ethical and caring decision-makers who attend to the varied developmental needs of individuals in Pre K-12 educational and clinical mental health settings. Housed in a comprehensive regional institution steeped in the Catholic tradition, the Marywood counseling program, its faculty and curricular experiences, inspire and transform students to learn, lead and serve in a diverse and changing world. Within this context, the education of the whole person is paramount. The standards-based curriculum is rigorous; faculty expectations are high; and students are challenged to understand and apply the ethical dimensions of personal and professional life and to examine their own attitudes, values and beliefs.
Bearing this in mind, while endeavoring to synthesize and integrate the general education and the professional preparation of its prospective counselors, the Counseling Program faculty adopts the following program objectives:
Counseling Program Objectives
To exhibit ethical professional behavior, skills, and dispositions consistent with the ACA and its affiliate standards in order to assume the role of professional counselors in school and clinical mental health settings.
To acquire sufficient knowledge and skills to effectively provide individual, group, and outreach to meet the various concerns of diverse populations in clinical mental health and school settings.
To exhibit professional leadership and advocacy skills necessary to serve as effective agents of change and advance the cause of diverse and underrepresented groups. Likewise, to develop a mastery of consultation skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary collaborations.
To acquire a comprehensive knowledge base of research principles and assessment in order to be consumers and producers of quality research. Further, to integrate current empirical information to reform and refine all aspects of the professional counselor.
To demonstrate the capacity for self-reflection, self-evaluation, and integration of feedback.
Professional Memberships
Marywood Psychology & Counseling faculty are members and fellows of numerous regional, national, and international professional organizations; this is a partial listing:
Facilities & Technology
Psychology Research Laboratories
Cognitive and Perceptual Sciences Laboratory | McGowan 1068
Dr. Edward J. Crawley: crawley@marywood.edu
Basic research on the processes underlying human memory and attention
Counseling Training Lab | McGowan 2006-2010
Dr. Bradley Janey: janey@marywood.edu
Counseling Skills Training Space
Mindfulness Lab | McGowan 1061D
Dr. C. Estelle Campenni: campenni@marywood.edu
Research exploring the effects of mandala coloring on mindfulness, mood, and state anxiety; Research focused on understanding if intolerance for uncertainty mediates the relationship between mindfulness and psychological distress; Qualitative investigations of naturally occurring experiences of mindfulness
Social Psychology Lab | McGowan 1071
Dr. Lindsay C. Morton: lcmorton@marywood.edu
Basic research using correlational and experimental methods to explore social psychological phenomena
Developmental Impacts of Virtual Activity Lab | McGowan 1064
Dr. Randi Spiker: rspiker@marywood.edu
Quantitative and qualitative research examining how technology and social media are changing human development and interactions
Psychology Library | McGowan 1052
This space is for student research and is part of the Curriculum Laboratory, which contains books and journals related to psychology.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
McGowan Center Classrooms
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.
The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.
The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.
The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.
McGowan Center Computer Labs
Forgot your laptop and have a paper to finish? Don't fret. All you have to do is walk to one of the computer labs in the McGowan Center. You can also find Assistive Technology such as Inspiration, Kurzweil, and WriteOutLoud. McGowan Center Computer Labs are located in Rooms 1052, 1056, and 1057. Color printers are available.
Psychological Services Center
The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Marywood's campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.
- Individual Therapy
- Marital/Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child Play Therapy
- Parent Training
- Educational & Geriatric Assessment
- Psychological and Personality Assessment
The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
Curriculum Lab Library
The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.
In addition to books and other educational materials, the Curriculum Lab and Library includes an Ellison Machine, laminator, study area, televisions, and a computer lab with printers and scanners.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Dr. Matthew J Schaffer
Director of Clinical Training | Clinical Supervisor | Assistant Professor of Practice
Leah M Popple
Assistant Director of Clinical Training | Assistant Professor of Practice | Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Bradley A Janey
Professor
Dr. Lindsay C Morton
Associate Professor
Dr. Janet L Muse-Burke
Professor
Dr. Kelsey A Allison
Lecturer
Dr. Stuart B Badner
Associate Professor of Practice
Dr. Cheryl Patchcoski Banull
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Dr. Jennifer S Barna
Professor
Kimberly E Bolesta
Lecturer
Sr. Gail Cabral
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer
Dr. Catherine Estelle Campenni
Associate Professor
Dr. Brooke J Cannon
Professor
Santina Renee Cilento
Lecturer
Gail S Clark
Lecturer
Dr. Edward J Crawley
Associate Professor
Christine E DeSousa
Lecturer
Cara-Jean N Dougherty
Lecturer
Dr. Mindy M Farley
Assistant Professor of Practice
Heather Lynne Fiedler
Lecturer | Lecturer
Samantha Lynn Fitz-Gerald
Lecturer
Allison R Fruehan-Nah
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Karen A James
Lecturer
Caroline M Johanson
Lecturer
Amanda Y Katchur
Lecturer
Deborah S Katz
Lecturer
Michael R Lavin
Lecturer
Dr. Brittany N Lippert
Lecturer
Fauve Luckey
Lecturer
Kelly A Meek
Lecturer
Meagan Molina
Lecturer
Sara E Nardone
Lecturer
Derek J Parker
Lecturer
Heather Rakestraw
Assistant Professor of Practice
Bree H Riley
Lecturer
Karen Rossmell
Administrative Assistant
Randi M Spiker
Assistant Professor
Alexa Angela Strelecki
Lecturer
Noelle T Torres
Lecturer
Katie Ann Trinovitch
Instructor (Pro-Rata)
Kevin Washington
Lecturer
Christopher M Wessinger
Lecturer
Jenny Wildrick
Assistant Professor of Practice
Michelle Zapotoski
Lecturer
Chiara A Zigray
Lecturer
Student Resources
Master’s students must graduate with a 48-credit degree in counseling or a related field to be eligible for the LPC in PA (Licensed Professional Counselor). To complete the educational requirements for the LPC, students must apply to the Counseling Licensure track at Marywood. Application may be made after graduation with the 48-credit Master’s degree. At a minimum, an additional 12 credits will be required for the Counseling Licensure track; at least 60 graduate credits are required for the LPC in PA.
For this program, you and your Counseling advisor will determine the fewest number of credits required. The student will be required to take courses that cover the core domains for becoming an LPC; fieldwork courses also might be required. The student and advisor will select an individualized course of study to complete the additional credits.
To learn more about applying to Marywood’s Counseling Licensure program:
Graduate Admissions Information
After completion of the courses for a 48-credit Master’s program, students may be required to take courses from those listed below; these courses cover the required domains for becoming an LPC in PA.
COUN 500: Field Placement Prep (0 credits)
COUN 501: Research Theory
COUN 505: Career Development I
COUN 507: Principles and Practices of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
COUN 514: Human Development
COUN 518: Foundational Counseling Techniques AND/OR
COUN 544: Advanced Counseling Techniques (advisor discretion)
COUN 530: Ethics and Professional Conduct
COUN 532: Multicultural Issues for Counseling Professionals
COUN 543: Group Process in Counseling
COUN 561: Testing and Assessment in Counseling
COUN 545: Practicum (3 credits; group supervision; 100 clinical hours)
COUN 545a or b: Practicum (0 credits; individual supervision)
COUN 553: Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (6 credits; 600 clinical hours)
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Contact the Psychology and Counseling Department
Location: McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 570-348-6226
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