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    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 Danielle Toman
    Danielle Toman (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Masters Level Intern

    Dani is an intern with Counseling Services and currently a master's student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. She has a concentration in crisis and trauma counseling but enjoys working with individuals of any background. Her approach to therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Existential and she strives to aid individuals in gaining more insight into their lives.

  • Jim Oberly
    James Oberly Emeritus
    History | American Indian Studies
  • Professional portrait of Jenelle Jero
    Jenelle Jero (she/her/hers)
    Services for Students with Disabilities

    Test Center Coordinator

  • Vicky Crane
    Vicky Crane Emeritus
    Sociology
  • 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.

  • Bob Nowlan, English
    Bob Nowlan, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
    English

    Professor

    • Centennial Hall 4319, Eau Claire | Directions
    • Office hours: W 6:20-7:20 pm., student drop-in hour, and by appointment.
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    Jessica Brooks, MSW
    Student Support Services

    Student Services Coordinator

  • Liliana LaValle
    Liliana LaValle
    McIntyre Library

    Digital Learning and Instruction Librarian | Assistant Professor

  • 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 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.

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    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.

  • 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.

  • Stefanie Benesh
    Stefanie Benesh, M.A., LMFT (she/her/hers)
    Counseling Services

    Clinical Counselor | Group Coordinator

    Stefanie Benesh, M.A. LMFT

    Stefanie is a Licensed Marriage (Couples) & Family Therapist (LMFT). She focuses on how systems and context influence your current experience and helps connect you to resources to feel more engaged in your life. She works from a Narrative, Experiential, Solutions-Focused lens centered around you as the expert on your life. Her objective is to empower you to develop your own goals and support you in making them happen.

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    Savannah Gont Alum
    Services for Students with Disabilities

    Administrative Assistant