• Professional portrait of Haley Wold
    Haley Wold (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Masters Level Intern

    Haley is an intern with Counseling Services and is currently completing her master’s degree in social work at Simmons University. Her approach to counseling incorporates a collaborative, strength-based and client centered lens, while utilizing cognitive behavioral and solutions focused therapies. She is passionate about walking alongside students as they become empowered in their mental health journey.

  • Professional portrait of Noah Terrell
    Noah Terrell, M.S., LPC-IT (he/him/his) Alum
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Noah is a Licensed Professional Counselor-In-Training. He views the counseling process as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client, and empowers clients to make confident decisions for their benefit. Placing a large emphasis on the counseling relationship, he works through a person centered, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solutions-focused framework

  • Professional portrait of Melissa Kozma
    Melissa M. Kozma, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
    UW-Eau Claire – Barron County | Philosophy and Religious Studies | Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Senior Lecturer, Philosophy | Race, Ethnicity, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Affiliate

    • Meggers Hall 134, Rice Lake | Directions
    • Hibbard Humanities Hall 615, Eau Claire | Directions
    • Office hours:
      Open Student Hours Spring 2024
      M & W 10-11 am, UWEC-BC Commons
      T & Th 9:45 - 10:45 am UWEC Hibbard Hall 615
      (other times available by appointment)
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  • Professional portrait of Geri Krause
    Geri Krause, M.S., LPC-IT (she/her/hers) Alum
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Geri is an LPC-IT with degrees in Graphic Design and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. After years of parenting/art/design/music, she recognized her heart for people’s lives and completed grad school. Believing in the power of the mind to change our thoughts and behaviors, she employs a holistic well-being approach incorporating good self-care practices, which can be difficult during college as students adjust to a new normal.

  • Marissa Yenter
    Marissa Yenter, MSW, APSW (She/Her/Hers) Alum
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Marissa is a Clinical Counselor and Case Manager at Counseling Services. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from UWEC and then her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Capella University. Marissa has worked with individuals of all ages that experience anxiety, mood disorders, and suicidal tendencies. She also has experience in crisis intervention. Marissa works from a strengths based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.

  • Professional portrait of Elizabeth Halama
    Elizabeth Halama, MS, LPC-IT (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Betsy is a Licensed Professional Counselor-in-Training at Counseling Services.  She works with clients with a variety of presenting challenges including depression and anxiety, adjustment to college, grief, relationship concerns and identity development. Her work with clients is guided by Person-Centered, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral frameworks.

  • Hannah Luedtke
    Hannah Luedtke (she/her or they/them) Alum
    Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA)

    CASA Advocate

    I am the CASA advocate, here to be a confidential resource for students.

  • Langes
    Rae Langes
    Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Assistant Professor

  • Mariam Nagi
    Mariam Nagi
    Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Lecturer

  • Ong Thao
    Ong Thao
    Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Associate Lecturer

  • Emily Luebke
    Emily Luebke
    Gender & Sexuality Resource Center

    Student Services Coordinator

  • Kaozong Mouavangsou
    Kaozong Mouavangsou
    Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Assistant Professor

  • Nancy Xiong
    Nancy Xiong, MS, LPC, ATR (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor

    Nancy is a licensed professional counselor and credentialed Art Therapist. Nancy received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University. Nancy is passionate about mental health wellness and prevention. Nancy enjoys supporting young people in developing the skills and tools they need to successfully confront challenges and manage their emotions. Nancy also believes in equity and accessibility of mental health support for individuals from all backgrounds.

  • Professional portrait of Erin Gumm
    Erin Gumm, M.A., LPC (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Interim Associate Director | Training Coordinator

    Erin Gumm, MA, LPC brings over a decade of experience to her role at UWEC. Her expertise includes adjustment concerns, anxiety and mood disorders, co-occurring diagnoses, substance abuse, ADHD, family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and attachment concerns. Her approach is client-centered and strengths-based. She is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

  • Shauna Putzy, M.S., LPC
    Shauna Putzy, M.S., LPC (She/Her/Hers)
    Counseling Services

    Pre-Doctoral Intern

    Shauna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over ten years of experience in the field. She obtained her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is a pre-doctoral intern of Clinical Psychology with Capella University. Shauna focuses on the overall health and well-being of the individual. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approach to therapy and has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and life transitions.