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Meet the Center for Wellness Staff

Maura Mulligan, MSW, LICSW Associate Dean for Health and Wellness 

Degrees 

  • Assumption University; Bachelor of Arts 

  • Boston University; Master of Social Work 

Affiliations 

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 

  • Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) 

  • Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) 

  • American College Counseling Association (ACCA)

Professional Interests 

  • Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy 

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Jalesa Frye, LMHC Associate Director of Counseling

Degrees 

  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Bachelor of Arts 
  • William James College; Master of Forensic and counseling psychology

Professional Interests 

  • Identity Development
  • Major life transitions
  • Stress management
  • Anxiety
  • Clinical Approach  
  • Cognitive Behavioral therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution- Focused Brief Therapy
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Naomi Muller, LMHC Assistant Director of Counseling

Degrees 

  • Lesley University; Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy 
  • McGill University; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Professional Interests 

  • Life transitions & Adjustment
  • Acculturative stress
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Identity Development
  • Relationships & Family
  • Stress management

Clinical Approach  

  • Person-Centered & Relational
  • Cultural Humility Lens
  • Strengths-Based & Collaborative
  • Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Art Therapy
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Michael Williams, C.P.T, CRSS Director of Fitness and Wellness Programs

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts, Health and Exercise Science, Furman University
  • Master of Science, Recreational Sports Administration, Indiana University

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Recreational Sports Specialist
  • Boot Camp Instructor Certification
  • Cycle Instructor Certification
  • Nutritionist Certification (expected 2022)
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Sarah Perciaccante, CSCS, CFSC, PN1

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Lasell University

Certifications:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certified Functional Strength Coach – MBSC Level 1

Certified in Nutrition and Coaching -Precision Nutrition Level 1

Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor

Certified Power Yoga Instructor

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Eliana Freeman, LICSW Mental Health Counselor 

Degrees:

University of Pennsylvania – School of Social Policy and Practice; Master of Social Work

Northeastern University – Bachelor of Science

 

Professional Interests (in no particular order):

Identity Development and Exploration

Life Transitions and Events

Relationships

Family Dynamics and Conflict

Stress Management

Anxiety

Grief and Loss

Sexuality and Sexual Health

 

Clinical Approach:

Psychodynamic with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and Grief Therapy techniques with a strengths-based approach

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Leanne Fisher, MS, CHES® Health Educator

Degrees: 

SUNY Brockport; Bachelor of Science, Physical Education 

Nebraska Methodist College; Master of Science, Wellness and Health Promotion Management

 

Certifications: 

Certified Health Education Specialist

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Grief Support Specialist

 

Professional Interests: 

Substance Use and Abuse

Emotional Agility 

Sexual Health

Stress, Energy and Time Management

Moving for Mental Health

Social Skill Development 

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Rachael Goldfarb, LCSW Mental Health Counselor

 Degrees 

  • Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts 

  • Boston College, Master of Social Work

Professional Interests 

  • Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, familial relationships and Identity formation, time management/goal setting and achievement
  • Narrative Therapy Certified 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Strengths Based

 

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Margarita Vargas, Office Coordinator, Public Notary, & FITWELL Zumba Instructor

Responsibilities: 

Medical Vaccine Compliance

Appointment Scheduling

Clerical Tasks 

Certifications:

Certified Zumba Instructor 

Certified Kickboxing Instructor 

Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor

Certified Yoga Instructor 200 Hours 

CPR/AED Certified 

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