Counseling Services Staff

Assistant Director of Counseling Services, Training Coordinator
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Ms. Dalton is a National Certified Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for the State of North Carolina. She has worked in Counseling Services at North Carolina A&T State University since 2002. 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 the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Her professional interests are college student development, career counseling, date rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence.

Clinical Counselor
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Tremia Barnard holds a Master's of Science in School Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She has worked as a School Counselor since 2017. Her philosophy of counseling is holistic, which takes every aspect of the client into consideration including their culture, environment and community. Tremia utilizes "Client- Centered" and "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" approaches in working with students. Her ultimate goal is to support clients in a safe and supportive space where they can collaborate to set and reach goals. Tremia's special interests include trauma focused therapy, family and relationship issues, and domestic violence.

Clinical Counselor, Website Content Contributor
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William Batchelor is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and is a nationally certified counselor. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, "Will" holds a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies from Guilford College and a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. He has worked with a range of populations in collegiate and behavioral health settings addressing a variety of concerns. Will integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Person-Centered and Relational Cultural theories to help guide his practice. Will is LGBTQIA+ affirming and his clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, healthy relationships, career exploration, identity exploration, time management, and organizational skills.

Clinical Counselor
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Derrick holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Sport Management from Winston Salem State University and received his Master of Education in School Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Organizational Leadership at Gardner Webb University. Derrick is committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential. His experience spans in various areas, including grief counseling, depression and anxiety. He has also assisted individuals with anger management and career counseling, empowering them to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. His counseling practice includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). These techniques allows him to offer tailored and effective support to each individual client he serves.

Clinical Counselor
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Lyndsay Brown is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology from North Carolina A&T State University and she received her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Winston Salem State University. Her special interests include taking a person-centered approach, working with those experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and those who are neurodivergent. Her theoretical framework includes Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She believes assisting people with reaching their goals in life is a collaborative effort within the therapeutic process.

Clinical Counselor
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Robin Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina A&T State University. She brings several years of experience in College Counseling /Higher Education and has served as Director of Counseling at Bennett College as well as Salem College. Interests include Adjustment Disorders, Self-Care and Healthy Boundaries, Dating Violence, Spirituality, and Personal Growth & Wellness. She is a member of North Carolina Counseling Association, American Counseling Association and a Board Member of North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. She is also SAFE Zone trained.

Clinical Counselor
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Maleeha Hassan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate from Greensboro, NC. She obtained her BA in Psychology from UNCG and her Master of Social Work from the JMSW program hosted by UNCG and NCAT. Maleeha has an interest in working with minority populations, international students, and LGBTQ+ students. Maleeha sees students who may be faced with adjustment concerns, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, identity based issues and other mood disorders. Maleeha utilizes a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Approach (DBT) to assist students in developing a better understanding of maladaptive behaviors and to help regulate intense emotions. She additionally uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach (CBT) to provide a healthy foundation in identifying negative thoughts, and incorporates mindfulness and strengths based interventions. Maleeha implements a multicultural approach to identify the whole student and their lived experiences.

Clinical Counselor
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Jodeci Paige is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Jodeci holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Management from Campbell University and she received her Master of Education in School Counseling from North Carolina State University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling. Her special interests include working with those experiencing grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. Her therapeutic approach integrates Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential techniques.

Clinical Counselor
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Mariah Rhodes is a Nationally Certified Counselor from Shelby, NC, and is currently pursing licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate. She obtained a BA in Psychology from East Carolina University and MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina A&T State University. Mariah has a special interest to serve college-age minority women and men among topics and disorders including, but not limited to; depression, anxiety, time management, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and grief-and-loss. Mariah utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach which allows individuals to examine how healthy and unhealthy thoughts and feelings can impact overall patterns and behaviors through techniques such as journaling, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness skills.