Meet the Center for Wellness Staff
Maura Mulligan, 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
Jalesa Frye, LMHC
Associate Director of Counseling
Degrees
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Bachelor of Arts
- William James College; Master of Forensic and Counseling Psychology
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Professional Interests
- Identity Development
- Major life transitions
- Stress management
- Anxiety
- Clinical Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution- Focused Brief Therapy
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
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Professional Interests
- Life transitions & Adjustment
- Acculturative stress
- Anxiety & Depression
- Identity Development
- Relationships & Family
- Stress management
Emily Khronhaus, LMHC
Mental Health Counselor
Degrees
- Plymouth State; Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Plymouth State; Master of Education in School Counseling
- Cambridge College; Post Graduate Certification in Mental Health Counseling
Certifications
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Mental Health First Aid
Professional Interests
- Adjustments and Transitions
- Identity Development
- Multicultural Counseling
- Anxiety and Depression
- Conflict Resolution and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Daniel Ockene, LICSW
Mental Health Counselor
Degrees
- Boston College; Master of Social Work
- Lesley University; Master of Education
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid
Professional Interests
- Athletes
- Behavioral Change
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Relationships
- Men's Issues
Nicole Brocious
Clinical Intern
Andrew (Andy) DePari
Clinical Intern
Alex Hu
Clinical Intern
Narelys Chum
Office Coordinator
Degree
SUNY New Paltz; Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Concentration in Human Services; Minor in Deaf Studies
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid
Responsibilities
- Immunizations Compliance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Administrative Tasks
Leanne Fisher, MS, CHES®
Associate Director of Health Promotion and Education, Health & Wellness Education
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
Michael Williams, C.P.T, CRSS
Director of Fitness and Wellness Programs
Degrees
- Furman University; Bachelor of Arts, Health and Exercise Science
- Indiana University; Master of Science, Recreational Sports Administration
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Recreational Sports Specialist
- Boot Camp Instructor Certification
- Cycle Instructor Certification
Sarah Perciaccante, CSCS, CFSC, PN1
Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness
Degrees
- Lasell University; Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
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