The Counseling Center core staff includes licensed psychologists and a consulting psychiatrist. The center is also staffed by carefully supervised trainees, including post-doctoral counselors who are in the process of applying for licensure, pre-doctoral psychology interns who are in their final year of training, advanced practicum doctoral students in clinical or counseling psychology, and doctoral-level psychiatric nurse practitioners. Staff members are committed to providing culturally responsive services and are trained to treat a wide range of concerns.

Robert Ballantyne, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PsyD, Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Supervision of intern/practicum students, Intern/practicum seminar trainings, managing various CC projects, liaison to Greek Life and PRIDE.
• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 25269

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association.

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: depression/anxiety, men's and women's issues, LGBTQ issues, couples therapy/relationship issues, crisis intervention, adult children of alcoholics, multicultural/diversity issues, personality disorders, family of origin issues, identity/self-esteem/self-confidence issues, community psychology, counselor training and development

• Theoretical Orientation: Foundation in relational psychodynamic approaches (object relations and self psychology), integrating multicultural, developmental, feminist, existential, and systemic perspectives to gain a holistic view of clients, as well as using cognitive-behavioral interventions to aid in symptom reduction

• Personal Interests: Staying active, swimming, hiking, watching 80s horror movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Justin T. Gibson, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PhD, Counseling Psychology, University at Albany – State University of New York
• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: liaison to Student Support Services and United Front Multicultural Center
• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues,  APA Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology, section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity
• Theoretical Orientation: An integrative approach which blends inclusive cultural empathy with multicultural theory, humanistic/person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches
• Clinical Interests: college student mental health and wellness, racial/ethnic minority health and wellness, world view formation and exploration, career and vocational exploration, sexuality identity exploration, academic stress, career indecision, problems with social support, crisis intervention and stabilization, substance use and abuse, global and international psychology, counselor training and development
• Personal Interests: Relaxation, Tai Chi, exploring unfamiliar and novel environments, traveling (especially off the beaten path), spending time with friends and family, enjoy nearly every genre of movies, music and books

Karen Lese-Fowler, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Training
Senior Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PhD, Counseling Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: APPIC Directory Editor

• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 16282
• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to relationship issues and psychological trauma.

• Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, emphasizing interpersonal/psychodynamic, multicultural/feminist, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral

• Personal Interests: spending time with friends and family, reading, staying active and having a balanced life

Margaret McCahill, M.D.
Consulting Psychiatrist

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland School of Medicine

• Training: Residency training in Family Medicine: Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio;Residency training in Psychiatry: UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, California Residency training in Family Medicine: Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio;Residency training in Psychiatry: UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla, California

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Adjunct Clinical Professor, USD Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Lecturer, USD Marital and Family Therapy Program, Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine

• License/Certifications: Licensed Physician and Surgeon, State of California, Medical Specialty Board Certified by both the American Board of Family Medicine and The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians, Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association

• Professional Memberships: American Academy of Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians, San Diego Academy of Family Physicians, The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, The Association of Medicine and Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association, California Psychiatric Association, San Diego Psychiatric Society

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Until April 2009, Dr. McCahill served as the Medical Director of St. Vincent de Paul Village for over 10 years. She was a full time Professor of Family Medicine and Psychiatry at UCSD School of Medicine for over 15 years, and currently holds a volunteer faculty appointment at UCSD in both specialties, where she continues teaching resident physicians and health care professionals enrolled in many fields of study. In addition to the practice of General Adult Psychiatry and Family Medicine, she has completed a "Graduate Certificate Program in Spirituality and Health Care" from George Washington University School of Medicine, and she teaches health care professionals in courses about the interface between spirituality and health.

• Personal Interests: Family, husband, children, grandchildren, golf, tricycle riding.

K. Pilar Meany, M.A.
Practicum Counselor

• Degree: MA, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, San Diego Psychological Association, Western Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Interests encompass working with college students and veterans to help improve quality of life including; relationship/family difficulties, trauma, and adjusting to life obstacles

• Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach including psychodynamic, interpersonal and client-centered perspectives utilizing mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral techniques

Adriana Molina, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PhD, Counseling Psychology

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Supervision of interns/trainees, training pre-doctoral interns, managing various CC projects

• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 18612

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, San Diego Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Enjoy working with a wide range and diverse college student population with varying concerns and counselor training and development

• Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Process, Integrative CBT and Multicultural

• Personal Interests: Enjoy traveling, reading, movies and exercise. Enjoy spending time with family, friends and dog.

Marybeth Rigali-Oiler, M.S.
Doctoral Intern

• Degree:  M.S. – Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D. Candidate Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University
• Additional Responsibilities/Designations:
• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association; Division 17:  Society of Counseling Psychology, Section on Advancement of Women (SAW), Section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity (SERD)
• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise:
• College student mental health, first generation college student experiences, multicultural/diversity issues, identity formation, family of origin and relationship concerns, counselor training and supervision
• Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach blending Psychodynamic/Interpersonal Process, Multicultural and CBT 
• Personal Interests: Enjoy spending time with family, friends, and three dogs. Enjoy traveling, running, and yoga

Raquel Rosario, B.A.
Executive Assistant 2

• Degree: BA, Bachelor of Accountancy, Polytechnic University of the Philippines; Medical Assistant/Clinical, San Diego Regional Occupational Program

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Federal Work Study Supervisor, CEU Program Administrator

• Personal Interests: watching basketball, traveling, camping, swimming, yoga, movies, dancing, singing with friends, and spending quality time with family.

Anna Roth, M.A.
Doctoral Intern

• Degree:  M.A. – Doctoral Candidate, University of Miinnesota, CSPP Program
• Professional Memberships: APA Division 17, Graduate Student Affiliate; APA Division 39, Graduate Student Affiliate; RYT 500-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance International Association of Yoga Therapists, Graduate Student Affiliate; International Network of Integrative Mental Health, Graduate Student Affiliate
• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Co-occurring chronic disorders, trauma disorders, eating disorders, mindfulness, integrative mind/body treatment approaches, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, incorporation of yoga into treatment, clinical supervision, and therapist resiliency, amongst others.
• Theoretical Orientation: Common Factors, Psychodynamic, Existential
• Personal Interests: Yoga, Exploring California’s beautiful terrain and San Diego generally, international travel, dogs, photography and poetry.

Sylvie (Marques) Shuttleworth, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PhD, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Practicum Coordinator, Group Coordinator

• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 21394

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: College student mental health, relationship concerns, and fluency in Portuguese

• Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach utilizing psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and multicultural perspectives into a comprehensive view of the individual.

Jill Sorathia, M.A.
Practicum Counselor

• Degree: M.A., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, San Diego Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Wide range of interests including, but not limited to college student mental health and wellness, multicultural/diversity, acculturation and first-generation difficulties, academic stress, substance use and abuse, and crisis intervention

• Theoretical Orientation: Integrative approach, emphasizing humanistic/person-centered perspectives with cognitive –behavioral theory, and utilizing mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques
• Personal Interests: watching professional basketball, playing tennis, biking, baking desserts, and spending time with friends and family

Steve Sprinkle, Ph.D.
Director of the Counseling Center

• Degree: PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Director of the Counseling Center

• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 21849

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, Society of Clinical Psychology

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: College student mental health; assessment of risk to self or others; brief psychological assessment measures.

• Theoretical Orientation: Evidence-based, eclectic psychotherapy

Jonathan Strohl, RN
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student

• Degrees:  Bachelors of Nursing, University of Virginia; Bachelors of Arts (English), Guilford College.
• Licensure:   California Registered Nurse
• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise:  Over a decade of experience working in impatient and outpatient psychiatric settings with dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  Interest in combining medication, complementary therapies and mindfulness to promote mental wellness.         
• Theoretical Orientation:   An integrative approach utilizing interpersonal/psychodynamic , mindfulness, cognitive based therapies and solution focused psychotherapy and also medication when needed. 
• Personal Interests:  Family, food, travel, reading biographies, music, art and fishing. 

Boris Todorov, M.S.
Doctoral Intern

• Degree: M.S., Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, Ohio University

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association

• Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: Psychotherapy with all age groups and symptom presentation; clinical supervision; group therapy

• Theoretical Orientation: Psychodynamic / Existential
• Personal Interests: cooking and eating; politics; poetry; Wikipedia; cats; imaginary worlds; people in general

Lauren Woolley, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist

• Degree: PhD, Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman's University

• Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Provide mental health support at Student Health Center, supervision of interns/trainees, intern/practicum seminar trainings, managing various CC projects.

• License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 23740

• Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association (Divisions 17 and 35); Chair-elect of the Section of College and University Counseling Centers, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association.

• Theoretical Orientation: An integrative approach which blends Relational Cultural Theory with Solution-Focused, Feminist and Multicultural perspectives

• Clinical Interests: College student mental health, therapeutic assessment, mindfulness, counselor training and development

• Personal Interests: Yoga, swimming, cycling, rock-climbing, watching documentaries and spending time with my family, friends and dog.