Our Staff
Counseling and Psychological Services staff provide quality and caring mental health services. We all work at CAPS because of our passion for improving and expertise in treating the mental health issues that impact college students.
Dr. Allen Hamrick O'Barr is a psychiatrist and the director of CAPS. Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. O'Barr graduated summa cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Wake Forest and his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree with honors from the School of Medicine at the University of...
Avery Cook is a clinical social worker and the Clinical Coordinator at CAPS. Originally from North Carolina, she received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Davidson College and her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a Concentration in Mental Health from the University of North Carolina at...
Kyle Alexander is a clinical social worker at CAPS. Originally from Rochester, NY, Kyle received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and Sociology from Fordham University in New York City and his Master’s of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. His...
Originally from: Elizabeth is originally from Kansas City.
Joined Campus Health: July 2020, Joined CAPS July 2021
Professional/Educational Background: Elizabeth is a graduate from University of Missouri – Kansas City.
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Dr. Elizabeth Christensen is a psychologist at CAPS. Originally from Baltimore, MD, she received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Kenyon College and her Master in Science (M.S.) and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. Dr. Christensen specializes in group...
Todd Colucci is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at CAPS. Originally from New York, Todd received his Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.) from Regis College in Weston, MA. His professional interests include medication management of mood...
Christine Crowther is a social worker at CAPS who works primarily with students at the School of Medicine. Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina she received her B.A. in Political Science from UNC Chapel Hill, and her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a Concentration in Mental Health...
Sophia (she/her/they/them) is a clinical social worker and a part of the Multicultural Health Program at CAPS. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, Sophia received a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. Sophia’s professional interests...
Dave DeVito is a clinical social worker and the Bounce Back Coordinator at CAPS. Originally from Orange County, CA, Dave received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Duke University and his Master's of Social Work (M.S.W.) at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Dave has an...
Dr. Raisa El-Kurdi is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner with CAPS and a residency preceptor for the PGY1 Community-based pharmacy residents with Campus Health. Originally from Northern Virginia, Dr. El-Kurdi received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry from George Mason...
Jo is a clinical social worker and referral coordinator at CAPS. Originally from Arizona, Jo received her BA in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her professional interests include adjustment...
Faye Hobgood (she/her/hers) is a clinical social worker and a part of the Multicultural Health Program at CAPS. Originally from Maryland, she received her Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from Bennett College for Women and her Master of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from the University of North...
Rachel is a clinical social worker at CAPS. Originally from Massachusetts, Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Goucher College and her Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the Smith College School for Social Work. Her professional interests include cultural humility,...
Wendy Kadens is a clinical social worker at CAPS, Originally from New York City, she received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Vassar College, her Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Columbia University, and her Master's of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of North Carolina...
Dr. Ilana Krakauer is a psychologist and the Assistant Coordinator of Training for the Doctoral Internship at CAPS. Dr. Krakauer received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) of Psychology from Haverford College and her Master of Arts (M.A.) as well as her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a...
Amy Leach is a clinical social worker, one of the referrals coordinators, and the Assistant Coordinator of Training for Social Work Practicum. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Alfred University and a Master's of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of North...
Dr. Anna Lock is a licensed psychologist who has been at Counseling and Psychological Services since August 2017. She previously worked as a staff psychologist at Loyola Marymount University and as the Director of Clinical Training at Behavioral Associates Los Angeles. Dr. Lock received her...
Maya is a rescue puppy being trained to be a therapy dog with Off Leash K9 Training. Depending on the need, Maya can sit with a client and provide comfort, or she can provide pressure if someone is feeling anxious or stressed. Maya works with Avery Cook, and Licensed Clinical Social worker for...
Elizabeth McIntyre is a clinical social worker and a referral coordinator. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, she received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Appalachian State University and her Master's of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
Dr. Leslie Montana is a psychiatrist at CAPS. Originally from New Haven, CT, she grew up in Chapel Hill and has since relocated to Carrboro. Dr. Montana received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French and Spanish at Emory University and her MPH (Maternal and Child Health) and MD degrees at the...
Dr. T. Ántonia Pendleton is a licensed psychologist at CAPS. She is originally from Georgia and had the fortunate opportunity of being raised in Georgia and New York. She received her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology from Loyola...
Originally from: Matthew is Originally from the Gainesville, FL.
Professional/Educational Background: He has a MSN in Psychiatric Nursing and experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in private practice and clinical research. He has worked as an RN in in-patient psychiatric...
Melissa Saunders is a clinical social worker at CAPS. Originally from Virginia, she grew up in Chapel Hill and received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music from Yale University, her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia, and her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a...
Dr. Erinn Scott is a licensed psychologist at CAPS. Originally from Ohio, she received her Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Ohio University. She also has a Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Community Counseling and a Masters of Psychology (Psy.M.) from Wright State University. Dr....
Dr. Anthony Teasdale is a psychologist at CAPS. Prior to arriving at CAPS, he was a staff psychologist in Counseling & Wellness Services at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Originally from Mt. Vernon, NY, he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, with a minor in African-...
Ché Wells is originally from Des Moines, IA. Ché has many years of managerial experience and has received awards for her distinction, leadership, and teamwork over the years. Outside of work she enjoys the comforts of her own home with family, watching tv, traveling, thinking she can sing,...
Dr. Cherish Williams is a licensed psychologist at CAPS, primarily within the Integrative Health Program (IHP) and Multicultural Health Program (MCHP). She is a native of North Carolina and a double Tar Heel. She received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Sociology from UNC. She...
Marie Willis is an administrative support associate in CAPS. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she attended North Carolina A&T State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Business Administration from Elon University. Outside of CAPS, Marie enjoys spending time with...
Dr. Mil Witt is a psychologist and psychology practicum coordinator at CAPS. She also serves on the CAPS training committee and provides training and clinical supervision to Master’s and doctoral-level trainees. Originally from New York, Dr. Witt received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Hunter...
Janie Cole earned her B.A. in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. She received her Master of Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her professional interests include relationship concerns, identity development, needs specific to the...
Jenai Copeland, LCSWA, is originally from New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Montclair State University, her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wesley College, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Montclair State University. Jenai's...
Carolyn (they/them) is a Post-MSW Fellow at CAPS. They are originally from St. Louis, MO and moved to Carrboro, NC in 2014. Carolyn received a Bachelor of Arts in English from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UNC’s School of Social Work. Carolyn’s professional interests...
Evgeniya (Jenya) Fazletdinova, M.A. is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS. Originally, from Siberia, Russia, she was blessed to experience living in 5 countries (USSR, Russia, Kazakhstan, the UK, and the USA). Jenya received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts (B.A. and M.A.) in...
Laura is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. Laura also completed her MA in clinical psychology at Teachers College Columbia University, and her BA in psychology at Syracuse University. Laura aims...
Irang Kim, LCSWA, LCASA, earned her Bachelor of Social Science in Social Welfare (BSW) from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from North Carolina State University. As a first generation immigrant from South Korea, Irang Kim has been through the...
Misha is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. She also completed her M.A. in clinical psychology at Roosevelt and received her B.S. in Health Sciences and Psychology from the University of Miami. Misha...
Zoe Silverman received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the George Washington University and her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Michigan. As a therapist, Zoe strives to empower her clients by focusing on their strengths and resilience. She also acknowledges how culture...
Emily is a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology Psy.D. Program at Springfield College. She received a master’s degree in counseling psychology and bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Kansas. Her professional interests include (but are not limited to): adjustment/...