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...
Kadeisha obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Dance from Duke University.
Kadeisha enjoys working in college counseling and has...
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. 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 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...
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...
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. 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...
LaVoya Woods-Dionne is a clinical social worker and joins the Multicultural Health Program as a trauma-specialist, supporting recovery from racialized, sexuality, and gender-based trauma. Originally from Queens, NY, LaVoya graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in...
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...
David Diaz is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and doctoral candidate at the University of Missouri, Columbia. David completed his MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and received his BA in Psychology from the University...
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...
Breezie J. Gibson is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at Western Michigan University. She completed her M.A. in Counseling with emphasis on community mental health at the University of Missouri-Kansas City as well and earned...
Gabby is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT. Gabby also completed her M.A. in clinical psychology at the University of Hartford and received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from SUNY Albany...
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...
Englann Taylor is a pre-doctoral psychology intern at CAPS and a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany, SUNY. She completed her M.S. degree in Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany and a B.A. degree in Psychology at North Carolina State University....