Meet the Center for Wellness Staff
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Maura Mulligan, MSW, LICSW
Associate Dean for Health and Wellness
Degrees
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Assumption University; Bachelor of Arts
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Boston University; Master of Social Work
Affiliations
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
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Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)
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American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
Professional Interests
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Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Brief 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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Amber Goulart, MS, NCC
Associate Director of Health Promotion and Education
Degrees
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Worcester State University, Bachelor of Science
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SUNY Plattsburgh, Master of Science
Affiliations
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American College Health Association (ACHA)
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Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
Professional Interests
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Sexual health education, sexual violence prevention, nutrition, exercise, body image, and substance-use harm reduction.
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Marie Gabour
Prevention Specialist
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Emily Harlan, LICSW
Associate Director of Counseling
Degrees
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Master of Social Work from Boston College
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland
Professional interests
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Anxiety, Depression, Suicide and Self Injury, Relationships, Identity Development
Clinical approach
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
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Jalesa Frye, LMHC
Assistant 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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Eliana Freeman, LCSW
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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Rachael Goldfarb, LCSW
Counselor
Degrees
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Wellesley College, Bachelor of Arts
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Boston College, Master of Social Work
Professional Interests
- Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, familial relationships and Identity formation, time management/goal setting and achievement
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Strengths Based
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Margarita Vargas
Office Coordinator for Center for Wellness, Certified Zumba Instructor FITWELL
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