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 is the Director at 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...
Dr. Maureen Windle is a psychologist and the Associate Director/Clinical Director at CAPS. Originally from New York City, Dr. Windle received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology and Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology from Radford University and her Doctorate in Psychology...
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...
Originally from: Tucson, AZ.
Joined CAPS: Summer 2017
Professional/Educational Background: Alex completing his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. He currently has an MBA from Salve Regina University, and a BS in Management from the University...
Aayla Alexander is a Post-MSW Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Fayetteville, NC, Aayla received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Queens University of Charlotte where she double majored in Psychology and Sociology. She received her Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina...
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...
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...
Originally from: Todd is originally from New York.
Joined CAPS in: 2017
Professional/Educational Background: Todd was a History Major that went back to school to get into nursing.
Family: He has two half siblings and three step siblings, and has been married for two...
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. Mari Diaz is a psychologist and the Coordinator of Training at CAPS. Dr. Diaz received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with minors in Women's Studies and African-American Studies from Oberlin College and her Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from...
Originally from: Boca Raton, Florida, but she also lived in Colorado.
Joined CAPS: Summer 2017
Professional/Educational Experience: Dual master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. A current PhD candidate in Counseling Psychology from the...
Originally from: He was born in Pune, India, raised in Queens, New York, and is coming to us from Kansas City, Missouri.
Professional/Educational Background: He received his undergrad from Truman State University, he went to grad school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He...
Caroline Holcomb is a Clinical Social Work Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Wilmington, NC, Caroline received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from UNC-Chapel Hill. Her professional interest areas include identity development, grief and loss, body image...
Jacqui Holmes is the lead administrative support associate at CAPS. She is originally from Philadelphia, PA, but considers North Carolina her second home. Jacqui completed her A.A. and A.A.S. in Business Education and Electronic Assembly/Testing at Durham Tech. College & CET and is...
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,...
Tracie is the administrative assistant to CAPS director, Allen O'Barr, M.D. Tracie has a BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from North Carolina State University and worked as a caseworker at Chatham County Social Services, serving the elderly and disabled population, before coming to CAPS. ...
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...
Originally from: Steph is originally from Fayetteville.
Professional/Educational Background: She has a BA from UNC Chapel Hill in Modern European History with special interest in Philosophy and German. She received her MSW from Smith College School for Social Work, and is now an LCSW...
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...
Anna Lock, Psy.D. 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...
Originally from: Originally from Folkston, GA, but came here from Helendale, CA.
Professional/Educational Background: He was in the United States Marine Corp for 23 years. He has a Masters from Fielding Graduate University of Santa Barbara.
Joined CAPS: Summer 2017
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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 concentration...
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....
Debra Snipes is the administrative unit supervisor at CAPS. Originally from Mebane, NC, she received her degree in Business Administration from Alamance Community College. Debra has professional interests in business administration and accounting and has a philosophy of treating clients with...
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-...
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. Mildred Witt is a psychologist at CAPS. Originally from New York, she received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Hunter College and her Ph.D. in psychology from the City University of New York. Prior to Dr. Witt served as a staff psychologist at the counseling center at UNC-Greensboro and...
