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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Raisa El-Kurdi is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner with Counseling and Psychological Services (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...
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...
Joined CAPS: Fall 2018
Originally from: Ryan is originally from Raleigh, NC.
Family: He is married with no kids.
Professional/Educational Background: Ryan was working in Insurance before coming here to CAPS. He attended UNC Chapel Hill where he studied Psychology....
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...
Steph Koenig is from Fayetteville, NC and graduated undergrad from UNC – Chapel Hill. She obtained her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work in 2017 and joined CAPS in January 2018. She has a special professional interest in addiction, psychosis, personality disorders, trauma, and mood...
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...
Originally from: Joseph is originally from Cleveland, Ohio.
Professional/Educational Background: He is an LCSW with specialized training in trauma and he received his Masters from Case Western Reserve University.
Joined CAPS: January 2019
Family: He is married and a...
Joined CAPS: Spring 2019
Professional/Educational Background: She received her Bachelors from Stanford and a Masters in Counseling and Personal Services from the University of Maryland College Park and a Ph.D. in Counseling from Arizona State, a BSN from Duke, and a MSN from UNC Chapel...
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-...
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...
Sophia (she/her/they/them) is a Post-MSW Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Chapel Hill, NC, Sophia received a Bachelor of Arts in Italian and European Studies from Duke University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. Sophia’s professional interests include, diversity and...
Faye Hobgood is a Post-MSW Social Work Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Faye received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences from Bennett College for Women. She received her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Faye...
Conally Owen is a Post-MSW Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Conally received his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Social Justice at James Madison University, his Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Duke University, and his Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North...
Laura Spencer is a Post-MSW Fellow at CAPS. Originally from Columbus, GA, she received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Davidson College and her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her professional interests include family of...
Originally from: Joanna is originally from Northville, MI.
Professional/Educational Background: Joanna is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri, has an M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, B.A. in Psychology from Marist College.
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Originally from: Juliette is originally from New Orleans, LA.
Professional/Educational Background: Juliette did her undergrad at North Western State University and her graduate at Adler University.
Joined CAPS: Summer 2018
Favorite Book/Movie: Her favorite movie is...
Carly Hunt is a psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. She competed MA degrees in Counseling Psychology and in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, and received her BA in Psychology from Georgetown...
Chris Wilson is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS. Chris is completing his doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Chris previously lived in Minneapolis, MN and completed his MA in Counseling Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. He completed his...