• Paula Chiara Headshot
    Paula Chiara, M.S., LPC (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor | Outreach Coordinator

    Paula is a Licensed Professional Counselor and outreach coordinator.  Paula’s goal is to provide a safe space for students to feel comfortable in the counseling relationship. She works with clients with a variety of presenting challenges. Her work with clients is guided by Person-Centered and Existential frameworks as well as Attachment, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral theories.

  • Professional portrait of Rebecca Rudolph
    Rebecca Rudolph (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Masters Level Intern

    Rebecca is an intern with Counseling Services and is currently a Winona State University student pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health. Her approach to counseling includes incorporating a trauma-focused lens into cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies. She enjoys helping college students take ownership of their mental health by connecting them with the tools they need to thrive in their lives and empowering them.

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

    Clinical Counselor

    Becca is a licensed professional counselor. She obtained her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Becca has worked with individuals childhood through adulthood. She enjoys supporting clients in meeting their individual goals and finding meaning and purpose.

  • 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.

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    Greg Kocken
    History | McIntyre Library

    Head of Special Collections and Archives | Associate Professor

  • 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 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.

  • Professional portrait of Annemarie Schwery
    Annemarie Schwery, M.S., LPC-IT (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Post Master Fellow Counselor

    Annemarie is a Licensed Professional Counselor-In-Training. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UW - Green Bay and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University. She has experience working on a college campus and with student athletes. Annemarie works from a person-centered, solutions-focused, motivational, and cognitive behavioral approach. 

  • 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.

  • Seth Vircks
    Seth Aaron Vircks Alum
    McIntyre Library

    Assistant Records Manager | Digitization Specialist

  • Professional portrait of Anna Zook
    Anna M. Zook, MLIS (she/her/hers) Alum
    McIntyre Library

    Arts Librarian | Assistant Professor

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    Victoria Weiser (she/her, they/them)
    Counseling Services

    Office Manager