Student Counseling Center – Staff

Mia Veve, Ph.D. (She, Her, Hers)

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Texas A & M University (APA accredited)
Licensed Psychologist
Director of the Student Counseling Center

Areas of Special Interest
* Anxiety
* Family of Origin Concerns
* Relationships
* Adjustment Concerns
* Supervision and Training
* Grief
* LGBTQ+ Concerns
* Multicultural Issues
* Outreach

Richard Blask, Ph.D.

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, University of Houston (APA accredited)
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Director of the Student Counseling Center

Areas of Special Interest
*Anxiety
*Depression
* Self-Esteem
*CBT

Marcella Alvarez, MA. LPC-S

Master of Arts in Community Counseling, UTSA
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Mental Health Therapist

Areas of Special Interest
* Trauma/Grief
* Anxiety/Depression
* Play therapy
* Relationships
* EMDR
* Stress Management

Nicole Bowers, MS. LPC

Master of Science in Counseling, University of Memphis
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Therapist

Areas of Special Interest
* Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders
* DBT
* Trauma and TFCBT
* Family Systems
* Sleep Difficulties
* Self-esteem/Compassion

Jose Delgado, Ph.D.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Puerto Rico (APA accredited)
Pre-Licensed Psychologist

Areas of Special Interest
* Anxiety
* Depression
* LGBTQ+ Concerns
* Multicultural Issues

Michael Ramsey, Ph.D.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Jackson State University (APA accredited)
Pre-Licensed Psychologist

Areas of Special Interest
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Tics
* Trauma
* Sleep
* Self-Compassion
* Sleep (Insomnia & Nightmares)

Psychology Resident

Psychology Residents are in the final stage of completing the doctoral degree. Following four years of graduate education and applied training, psychology residents spend one year at the Health Science Center. They provide counseling, psychotherapy, couples consultation, study skills, time management, coping skills, and test-based psychological assessment.

The current psychology resident is Alan Palmer, MS

Psychiatry Residents

Psychiatrists have an M.D. or D.O. degree and have completed a residency in psychiatry. Residents in the Counseling Service are in the last year of their four-year residency training program. They provide diagnostic and medication consultation. They also provide brief counseling and psychotherapy.

The current psychiatric residents are Carolina Santiago, MD and Jonathan Espenan, MD

SCC Supervisory Staff

Julie Bailey, MD is the psychiatrist for the medical students.

Kelin Ogburn, MD is the Supervisor to the psychiatry residents.

Enrique Mendez, Patient Services Representative: Mr. Mendez manages the Student Counseling Center office and schedule.

Rosa Martinez, Patient Services Representative: Mrs. Martinez manages the front desk of the Student Counseling Center.

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