Vivian Barnette, PhD., HSP-P
Executive Director

Dr. Barnette is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is a Licensed Psychologist. She holds active memberships in the American Psychological Association, Association of Black Psychologists, American College Personnel Association, and the North Carolina Psychological Association. Cognitive Behavioral/Interpersonal Process orientation is her theoretical orientation. Interests: individual and group psychotherapy, multicultural counseling and training, identity development, mood disorders, crisis intervention, eating disorders, career development, and psychological assessment. Dr. Barnette is trained in hypnosis and working with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder). She also is Safe Zone Trained.

Chandra Caple, M.Ed., NCC, LPC
Clinical Counselor; Training Coordinator

Ms. Caple, a National Certified Counselor and a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor serves as Site Supervisor for Counselor Interns. She has worked in Counseling Services at North Carolina A&T State University since 1997 . She is a graduate of East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Ms. Caple is a member of the American Counseling Association, North Carolina Coalition against Sexual Assault, North Carolina Counseling Association and 2009-2010 President-North Carolina College Counseling Association. Her professional interests include , college student development, women's empowerment, personal growth and development, consultation and training.

Victoria Dalton, M.S., NCC, LPC
Clinical Counselor; Group & Outreach Coordinator

Ms. Dalton is a National Certified Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of North Carolina. She has worked in Counseling Services at North Carolina A&T State University for 5 years. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University. She is a member of the North Carolina Counseling Association, North Carolina College Counselor Association, the American Counseling Association, and North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Her professional interests are college student development, career counseling, date rape, sexual assault and domestic violence. She is also a North Carolina Victim Service Certified Practitioner.

Mr. Deane joins the staff at Counseling Services after having worked in a variety of social service and behavioral health settings. Agencies in the NC A & T-area with which he has worked include Family Service of the Piedmont, High Point Regional Hospital, and the Guilford Center. His clinical interests include adjustment issues, multicultural issues, self-esteem related issues, family issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, employee relations/assistance, and substance abuse.

Mr. Deane received his M.A.Ed in counselor education from Virgina Tech and his BSW from Ferrum College. He is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a member of the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of North Carolina.

Ms. Medford has been a full-time staff member at Counseling Services since 2009. She returned to NC A & T after having completed her internship at Counseling Services and having worked in area crisis counseling settings for over five years. Her clinical experience includes work with a broad variety of client issues ranging from day-to-day adjustment to situations warranting inpatient hospitalization. Her professional interests include crisis counseling, sexual abuse issues, career counseling, and issues faced by college women.

Ms. Medford received a B.A. in business from High Point University and her M.S. in community counseling from NC A & T.

Sammy Ngetich, M.A., NCC, LPC
Clinical Counselor; Research & Professional Development Coordinator

Mr. Ngetich is a graduate of Andrews University and a National Certified Counselor. He is a member of the American Counseling Association, North Carolina Counseling Association, North Carolina College Counselors Association, and North Carolina Coalition against Sexual Assault. He has previously worked as a clinical agency counselor and family therapist in both Michigan and North Carolina. His professional interests include college student development, substance abuse prevention and counseling, multicultural counseling and training, personal growth and minority empowerment, academic and career counseling. Current research projects: The interface of religion, psychology and culture in the understanding of health and wellness; Ethnic identity development of African immigrants and its impact on marriage and parenting.

Daniel M. Paredes, PhD., NCC, LPC, ACS
Clinical Counselor; Diversity Counseling Coordinator

Dr. Paredes, a graduate of the University of California at San Diego and of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, has been at Counseling Services since 2009. His clinical experience includes work in hospital, outpatient, and college counseling settings. His professional interests include multi/cross-cultural counseling, substance abuse, crisis counseling, wellness, and counselor training.

Dr. Paredes is a member of international, national, and state professional associations. Dr. Paredes was inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society in 2001. He is a National Certified Counselor, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Linda Waddell, B.S.
Administrative Assistant

Ms. Waddell is often the initial contact that students have with Counseling Services. She assists the clinical staff in planning, as well as delivering, its counseling and outreach activities. She provides assistance in the preparation of reports on the unit's activities. Ms. Waddell has been at the university since 1981 and has worked in academic and administrative units. She is a Senator in the university's Staff Senate.  

Ms. Wadell is a graduate of Greensboro College. She is trained to work with victims of domestic violence. Ms. Wadell is a former member of Greensboro's Commission on the Status of Women and sits on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Drugs and Violence Prevention.