Setting and Staff Information

Setting

UNC Counseling and Psychological Services addresses the needs of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows and spouses. Our multi-disciplinary staff is composed of psychologists, social workers, psychiatric providers, MCHP providers, Embedded Counselors, and administrative support staff.  https://caps.unc.edu/about-us/our-staff/   We are part of Campus Health, which is administratively located within Student Affairs. We offer a wide array of clinical services in order to meet the needs of students with a variety of difficulties, ranging from academic stress or adjustment difficulties to more severe pathology. Students most commonly present to our counseling service for assistance with depression, anxiety, academic concerns and/or relationship difficulties.

The Health Services Psychology internship program is part of Counseling and Psychological Services, which is a division of Campus Health on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a large public university with a student population of approximately 29,000. Each intern has a private office equipped with a telephone, computer, internet access, and webcam.

Psychology Internship Training Staff

Interim Assistant Director for Psychology Training

Mil Witt, Ph.D. 

Dr. Mil Witt is a psychologist, the interim assistant coordinator for psychology training, and the psychology practicum coordinator at CAPS. She serves on the CAPS training committee and provides training and clinical supervision to M.A. and doctoral-level trainees. Originally from New York, Dr. Witt received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Hunter College and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the City University of New York. Dr. Witt's professional interests include working with anxiety, adjustment/life transitions, cultural identity, academic achievement, crisis intervention, training and supervision, and spirituality. Passionate about working with students both individually and in groups, Dr. Witt uses an integrated approach to therapy, infusing multicultural, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral interventions into her work. She also enjoys incorporating creativity, therapeutic writing, and mindfulness meditation practices when working collaboratively with students. On campus, Dr. Witt is a member of the Carolina Black Caucus and a former member of the Mindful UNC steering committee. She is also a certified teacher and trainer with the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (formerly Koru Mindfulness). Outside CAPS, Dr. Witt enjoys tennis, dancing, musicals, crocheting, the beach, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Assistant Coordinator of Training for the Doctoral Internship 

Ilana Krakauer 

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 specialization in women's and gender studies from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Dr. Krakauer specializes in psychotherapy with students experiencing a wide range of concerns, with particular experience and interest in working with students around issues of identity, relationships, and life transitions (including coming out as LGBTQ, transition to parenthood, and moving between cultures). She also serves on CAPS’ training committee to implement our pre-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology and other training programs and provides clinical supervision and training in this capacity.

Psychology Practicum Coordinator

Mildred (Mil) Witt, Ph.D.

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 College and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the City University of New York. Dr. Witt's professional interests include working with anxiety, adjustment/life transitions, cultural identity, academic achievement, crisis intervention, spirituality, and behavioral health concerns. Passionate about working with students both individually and in groups, Dr. Witt uses an integrated approach to therapy, infusing multicultural, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral interventions into her work. She also enjoys incorporating therapeutic writing, creativity, and mindfulness meditation practices when working collaboratively with students. On campus, Dr. Witt is a Mindful UNC steering committee member and a member of the Carolina Black Caucus. She is also a Koru Mindfulness Certified teacher. Outside CAPS, Dr. Witt enjoys tennis, dancing, theater, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Training Committee

All members of the Training Committee are directly involved in program design, implementation evaluation and revision, as well as in the provision of supervision and direct clinical services.  All current training committee members are also primary supervisors and have a minimum of three years post licensure experience. In addition to Dr. Witt and Dr. Krakauer, the training committee is comprised of:

Elizabeth Christensen, Ph.D. 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 and individual psychotherapy with students experience a wide range of concerns, with a particular interest in working with students around issues of identity development, trauma, interpersonal/relationships issues, body image, depressed mood, and life transitions. Dr. Christensen uses an eclectic approach that relies heavily on establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.  Outside CAPS, she enjoys painting, playing volleyball, traveling and watching documentary films.

Erinn Scott, Psy.D. 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. Scott graduated with her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology in 2013. Prior to joining CAPS, Dr. Scott has worked within a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient, and educational. Her professional interests include student adjustment, anxiety, depression, gender identity, cultural identity, and women’s issues. Dr. Scott uses interpersonal and biopsychosocial approaches to meet client needs.  In her free time Dr. Scott enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, reading, shopping, and volunteering. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and the Association of Black Psychologists.

Anthony Teasdale, Ph.D. 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-American Studies, from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  He received a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology from The University of Maryland at College Park.  Dr. Teasdale practices from a use of self, interpersonal process, eclectic approach and believes in a focus on strengths. His professional interests include identity development, self-compassion, diversity and multicultural issues, supervision and training, career development, and working with college student populations.  Outside CAPS, Dr. Teasdale enjoys watching sports, movies (especially Star Wars), playing tennis (badly), and travel.

Additional CAPS Staff Involved in Internship Supervision/Training

Avery Cook LCSW is a clinical social worker and the Director of CAPS. Originally from North Carolina, they received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Davidson College and their Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a Concentration in Mental Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Avery enjoys working with students on a variety of issues including crisis work, adjustment, anxiety, depression, substance abuse as well as issues related to LGB clients, gender identity, and gender expression. In working with clients, they take an eclectic approach, utilizing a variety of approaches based on what best meets the needs of the clients. Outside of CAPS, Avery enjoys being outside, either hiking or biking, reading, and time with family and friends.

Dave DeVito LCSW is a clinical social worker and the Road to Resilience 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 interest in a wide range of presenting concerns and populations (including couples). He has more extensive experience working with students who are contending with symptoms of depression and anxiety, have experienced loss, or are facing a challenging transition in their life. Dave uses a variety of approaches with students including cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal models. He is strongly influenced by post-structural therapies including solution focused and narrative therapy. Outside of CAPS, Dave enjoys watching sports, spending time with his partner, cat and friends, grilling, and gardening.

All CAPS staff can and do interact with interns and are involved in internship training but the names above are listed because of their roles within CAPS and connection to overall CAPS training.

Intern training is supported by the following administrative support staff: Che Wells, Marie Willis, and Turkessa Crump.

Doctoral Psychology Interns 2023-2024

Benjamin Joly from Alliant International University, Los Angeles

Emily Stephen from George Washington University

Rachel Stough from Point Park University

Cagil Torgal Aksoy from University of Florida