UK College of Education Educational and Counseling Psychology
faculty and staff

Counseling Psychology Faculty
Keisha Love Keisha Love, Assistant Professor, (vita in Word) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2005. Her research interests include attachment relations among ethnically diverse populations, family processes/dynamics, career development (particularly among middle school and high school students), and ethnic minority issues. Dr. Love co-leads a research team, the “Steppers” (Scholars Thriving to Explore and Promote Psychological and Educational Resiliency and Success) with Dr. Kenneth Tyler that addresses issues related to psychological well-being and academic success among college students. Dr. Love currently teaches Psychopathology, Individual Assessment of Cognitive Functioning, Career Counseling, and Practicum. Her theoretical orientation is a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal relations. She is an Associate member of the Graduate Faculty.
Jeff Reese Jeff Reese, Assistant Professor, (vita in Word) received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2000. Dr. Reese's research interests are psychotherapy process/outcome, telehealth, psychotherapy supervision, career development, and assessment/measurement. His current research is focused on investigating the use of telephone-based counseling services for underserved populations and extending the use of client feedback to the supervisory process. Dr. Reese teaches Principles of Psychological Measurement, Individual Assessment of Personality Functioning, and Practicum. His theoretical orientation is grounded in a psychodynamic-interpersonal process approach that draws upon cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems strategies.
Pamela Remer Pamela Remer, Associate Professor, (vita in Word) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado in 1972. Her areas of research interests include factors affecting recovery from rape, effective counseling interventions for women, career decision-making counseling, diversity issues in counseling and effectiveness of counselor responses. She teaches courses in techniques of counseling, theories, counseling women, psychodrama, and career counseling. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Pam Remer's theoretical orientation is Psychodrama within a feminist framework. She is currently the Director of the Counseling Psychology Services Clinic. Full graduate faculty.
Rory Remer Rory Remer, Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Research Methodology from the University of Colorado in 1972. . His research interests include interpersonal communication modeling, multicultural perceptions and interactions, rape prevention, gerontology, and dynamical family systems research methodology. A licensed psychologist and ABPP in Family Psychology, Dr. Rory Remer teaches courses in introduction to counseling, techniques, group counseling, statistics, dissertation proposal development, marriage and family therapy, and counseling practicum. His theoretical orientations are Dynamical Systems (Chaos) Theory, Psychodrama, and Social Learning Theory. Dr. Remer won a Fulbright to study in Taiwan during 2002-2003. He is full graduate faculty.
Sherry S. Rostosky Sherry S. Rostosky, Associate Professor (vita in Word) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1998. Her theoretical orientation integrates contextual and problem-solving approaches including feminist, multicultural, narrative, and solution-focused. Dr. Rostosky is the co-founder of the Psychosocial Research Initiative on Sexual Minorities (PRISM), a research team of faculty and students addressing social justice issues related to the psychosocial well-being of sexual minority adolescents, adults, and their families.  Publications and current projects can be found at www.prismresearch.org. Dr. Rostosky teaches courses in counseling theories, counseling techniques, clinical supervision and consultation, and lifespan gender development. She is a Full Member of the Graduate Faculty.
Danelle Stevens-Watkins Danelle Stevens-Watkins, Visiting Assistant Professor (vita in Word) received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2008. Dr. Stevens-Watkins’ research interests are African American health behavior, substance abuse, and racial minority mental health treatment disparities. Dr. Stevens-Watkins teaches Multicultural Psychology, Lifespan Human Development and Behavior, and Pre-Masters Practicum. Her theoretical orientation is grounded in a cognitive-behavioral approach and incorporates aspects interpersonal process and systems theory.

Educational Psychology Faculty

Fred Danner Fred Danner, Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Minnesota. His areas of research interest include cognitive development, adolescence, health psychology, the relationship between fitness and intellectual performance, positive emotions and health, and the effects of sleep deprivation on learning and behavior. Dr. Danner teaches courses in cognitive development, life span human development, learning, educational psychology, and adults as learners. His research orientation is primarily cognitive-behavioral. Full Graduate Faculty.

 

Michael Toland Michael D. Toland, Assistant Professor, (vita in Word) joined as an assistant professor in August, 2008, from the staff of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Toland completed his PhD in August of 2008 and MA in 2003 from the University of Nebraska, which were both in the quantitative, qualitative, and psychometric methods (QQPM) program. He has taught introductory statistics and measurement courses along as intermediate statistics. His research interests involve examining the performance of item response theory (IRT) models, applications of IRT and structural equation modeling to scale development, and issues related to longitudinal modeling and measurement invariance.
Kenneth Tyler Kenneth M. Tyler, Assistant Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Howard University in 2002. Dr. Tyler has broad areas of research interests that include culture, identity development, learning and socialization processes, motivation and school attachment, and minority student achievement. Dr. Tyler's current work focuses on measuring the degree of alignment between home and school cultures of minority student populations and understanding its link to academic motivation and performance. Associate member of the Graduate Faculty. 
Ellen Usher Ellen Usher, Assistant Professor, (vita) received her Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Emory University in 2007. Her areas of research interest include social cognitive theory, academic motivation, and sources of self-efficacy beliefs. Dr. Usher teaches courses in educational psychology, learning theories, and motivation.
Lynda Brown Wright Lynda Brown Wright, Associate Professor and Department Chair, (vita in PDF) received her Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A & M University in 1991. Her current areas of research interests include multicultural counseling and psychotherapy training models and their effect on the development of cultural sensitivity; psychosocial and familial influences on African American child development; determinants of academic achievement among minority children and youth; and psychosocial correlates of the development of cardiovascular disease risk in children and youth. Dr. Brown-Wright currently teaches courses in assessment and multicultural development. She is a NIH Career Development Award recipient. Full graduate faculty. (news story)

School Psychology Faculty

Kristen Missall Kristen Missall, Assistant Professor, (vita in Word) received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2002 and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Missall conducts research in the areas of literacy and social skill development, school adjustment and general outcome measurement, and has particular interest in the skills and experiences of children transitioning from preschool to kindergarten. She currently teaches courses in intellectual and academic assessment. Associate member of the Graduate Faculty.
H. Thompson Prout H. Thompson Prout, Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Indiana in 1976. He did his postdoc training in Counseling/Rehabilitation Psychology at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fisherville, Virginia. In 1983 he completed a Specialization Program in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri. His research interests are: therapeutic interventions with children and adolescents, personality assessments with children, adolescents and special populations MR and Developmental Disabilities), Global Self-Concept, and test development. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Prout teaches courses in social-emotional assessment, therapeutic interventions and internship, and child and adolescent counseling. Full graduate faculty.
Lisa Ruble Lisa Ruble, Associate Professor, (vita in PDF) received her Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1998. Her research interests are: services research and treatment outcomes research in autism spectrum disorders; parent-teacher consultation; school based mental health services.
Adjunct Faculty
photo Federico "Felito" Aldarondo received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Indiana University in 1998. Prior to that, he completed a master’s degree in psychology (clinical concentration) from Mississippi State University in 1993. He served as a faculty member at Purdue University in the counseling psychology program from 1998-2002. Currently, he is a psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling and Testing Center. Some of his clinical and research interests include substance abuse treatment (and healthy lifestyle change in general), diversity, group work, assessment, interpersonal process in therapy, and therapy supervision. He is involved in several alcohol abuse prevention efforts on the UK campus. Courses he has taught include counseling practicum, advanced practicum, psychological assessment, group counseling, research in counseling psychology, and diagnosis and treatment.
Mary Chandler Bolin-Reece Mary Chandler Bolin-Reece, Adjunct Assistant Professor, received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky on 1994. Dr. Bolin-Reece is a licensed psychologist and the director of the UK Counseling & Testing Center since July 1998. Much of her clinical work involves eating disorders and body image, LBGT concerns, trauma survivors, disability issues (particularly learning disabilities and ADHD), and factors affecting vocalists' performance. While in her doctoral program, she assisted in graduate assessment courses at UK and worked as a therapist at the Lexington Rape Crisis Center. Upon completing her internship at the University of Virginia Counseling Center, she was hired as a staff psychologist and served as coordinator of clinical services, twice as interim administrator of disability services for UVa students, and as clinical associate professor. She also served on the Board of Directors for Charlottesville's Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA). She has served as an elected member of the Board of Directors for AUCCCD, the international association of university and college counseling center directors. Currently, she is the faculty advisor for UK Lambda, the LGBT student organization, on the faculty for CBMI, and in the community serves as a Board trustee for the Lexington Singers.
photo Tina Bryant received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia in 2002. She received a master's degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education, also from UGA, and her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida. She has worked as a staff psychologist at the UK Counseling & Testing Center since 2002. Dr. Bryant provides individual and group therapy, career counseling, supervision, and outreach. She also co-leads the Women of Color Support Group. Areas of interest include diversity issues, women's issues, expressive arts in therapy, and suicide prevention training.
  Linda Hellmich‚ Staff Psychologist, earned her Ph. D. in 1995 from the University of Florida
  Jamie Lynn Hopkins‚ Staff Psychologist, International Student liaison, earned the Ph. D. from the University of Calgary in 2003.
  Nathaniel Hopkins‚ Ph.D., Staff Psychologist, earned his doctroate in 2003 from the University of Illinois, Urbana–Champaign
  Susan Mathews‚ Staff Psychologist, earned her Ph. D. from the University of Memphis in 2002.
photo F. Janelle McNeal earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2003. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Illinois State University and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Psychology. She has been a licensed staff psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling and Testing Center since 2003 and provides individual, couples, career, and group counseling as well as a variety of outreach programming and supervision. She co-leads the Women of Color Support Group with Dr. Bryant. Some of Dr. McNeal’s clinical interests include grief/bereavement, suicide, procrastination, and issues of diversity.
Michael R. Nichols Michael R. Nichols, Adjunct Assistant Professor, received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1978. Dr. Nichols is currently Visiting Professor of Psychology, Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky. He is also a trustee for the Woodford County Public Library, and an associate professor of Behavioral Sciences UK's College of Medicine.
photo Charlie O'Neill received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1982. He is the Associate Director of the Counseling and Testing Center at the University of Kentucky. He coordinates the clinical services of the Center and acts as the Training Director for the Center.
photo Diane Sobel received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from SUNY at Buffalo in 1992. Dr. Sobel is licensed as a psychologist and certified as a family and general mediator in Kentucky. She is a senior staff psychologist at the UK Counseling & Testing Center, where she has worked since 1992. Currently, she coordinates the group therapy program in addition to providing individual, group, couples, and career counseling and supervision and outreach. Dr. Sobel was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology by Governor Patton in 2002 and currently serves on that Board. Areas of interest include violence against women, diversity issues, grief and mediation.
photo Rebecca “Becky” Tabony received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from The University of Georgia in 2003. She completed her master’s degree in psychological counseling from Nicholls State University in 1995. After her clinical internship at Texas A&M University in 1999, Becky provided psychological services for Tarleton State University and University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Presently, she is a staff psychologist at the University of Kentucky Counseling and Testing Center and her clinical work emphasis is disordered eating and body image. She has a small private practice offering psychological services to the Lexington community.
Staff
Penny Cruse Penny Cruse works with EDP Director of Graduate Studies.
Nancy Dallaire Nancy Dallaire works with EDP faculty.
Marion Kirby Marion Kirby supports the Chair in the management of the department.
Emeritus Faculty
 

C. Dwight Auvenshine, Ph.D., Missouri, Associate Professor

James R. Barclay, Ph.D., Michigan, Professor

Lisa K. Barclay, Ph.D., Stanford, Professor
"Hank" Cole Henry P. Cole (vita in PDF) received his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and in Educational Psychology from SUNY-Buffalo in 1968. His research interests include theories of learning, psychoeducational design, adult learning and instruction and occupational safety and health. He taught courses in theories of learning and instruction, human cognitive learning, human development and learning, and occupational injury prevention. His theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioral. He held a joint appointment as Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, College of Medicine. In the last 12 years Dr. Cole has served as a principal investigator on approximately $2.5 million worth of extramural grants and contracts concerning prevention of workplace illness and injury through behavioral science and educational interventions. His research changed occupational safety training laws and practices in the U.S. mining industry and reduced tractor-overturn injury risks to farmers in Kentucky and other states. Dr. Cole was appointed as an occupational injury expert by the United Nations, International Labor Organization in 1993. In June 2001 his three-year community trials farm tractor safety intervention research was one of 19 studies in the nation selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for presentation at the National Occupational Research Agenda Symposium 2001: Leading Research on Occupational Safety and Health held in Washington, DC. Dr. Cole's paper was the only agricultural safety study selected for presentation at the conference from among the more than 150 researchers at ten regional CDC Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health in the U.S.
photo Charlotte R. Clark, Ph. D., Minnesota, Associate Professor
Stephen T. DeMers Stephen T. DeMers, Professor, (vita in PDF) received his Ed.D. in School Psychology from Rutgers University in 1976. His areas of research interests include creative thinking in children, legal issues affecting psychological practice (particularly assessment) and school psychology training. He taught courses in consultation, IQ and personality assessment, introduction to school psychology, school psychology, practicum, and internship in school psychology. A licensed psychologist, Dr. DeMers' theoretical orientation is primarily client-centered with an appreciation for behavioral approaches where applicable.
 

Gordon P. Liddle, Ph.D., Chicago, Professor

Emanuel J. Mason, Ed. D., Temple, Professor

Thomas W. Miller, Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo, Professor
William E. Stilwell

William E. Stilwell, Professor , (vita) received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1969. His areas of research interests include human service delivery systems, counseling psychology training, and technology in psychological services. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Stilwell retired 30 June 2006 and continues to develop the College's website, manages LISTSERVs, and provides support to Deans Sandidge and Slaton.. Professor Stilwell and his wife, Doris, reside in Lexington.

At the time of his retirement, Doris and Bill gave a lead gift in honor of former student and fellow faculty which established the Doris Nowak and William E. Stilwell Endowed Fellowship Fund.  This gift has given us a strong start towards our goal of raising $100,000 for a graduate fellowship that will provide support for Educational and Counseling Psychology students in perpetuity.  If alumni and friends would like to make a contribution to this fund, checks can be sent to the Director of Development located in 133 Dickey Hall, Lexington, Kentucky 40506.  Checks should be made out to the University of Kentucky and donors should indicate that the gift is designated for the Doris Nowak and William E. Stilwell Endowed Fellowship on the memo line of their check.  100% of these gifts are tax deductible and donors will receive a tax receipt in the mail for their records. We thank those who have already made contributions!
Timothy A. Smith Timothy A. Smith received his Ph.D. from North Carolina in 1963. His areas of research interests include computer-assisted instruction, statistical methods, psychological measurement, and psychology applied to education. Dr. Smith has also actively studied dental fear. Dr. Smith holds a joint appoint in the College of Medicine. Full Graduate Faculty.
  Raymond A. Wilkie, Ph.D., Yale; Ph.D., Kentucky, Associate Professor
Judith Worell Judith Worell, Professor, received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio State University in 1954. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Worell's areas of research interests include gender development, patterns of friendship in same and cross-sex relationships, partner abuse in close relationships, feminist identity, and outcomes of feminist therapy. She teaches courses in gender development, cognitive- behavioral counseling, professional issues, parent/ child counseling, counseling women, development of social behavior, and counseling practicum. Dr. Worell has recently co-edited Shaping the Future of Feministy Psychology: Education, Research and Practice. Her theoretical orientation is cognitive-social learning within a feminist framework. Professor Worell continues to live in Lexington.

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