Jeff VanLone is the Director of the Counseling Center and a licensed psychologist. He completed his undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence University and his doctoral degree in counseling psychology at West Virginia University. His professional interests include group psychotherapy, college student development, men’s issues and performance enhancement. In his approach to therapy, he integrates psychodynamic, existential and social constructionist theories. His current research is a qualitative examination of the exercise initiation, adherence and identity of college students. He enjoys running, playing basketball, walking his dog and spending time with his wife and son.
Bonnie Lambourn is a licensed psychologist who completed her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Texas Woman’s University. The psychological theories and orientations that most influence her approach to counseling include psychodynamic, systems, and cognitive-behavioral. Areas of professional interest include women’s issues, eating disorders, and anxiety. She enjoys playing tennis, singing and cooking.
Sheila Singh completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at the University of Akron. Her past research has focused on issues surrounding prejudice and racism. She also has a particular interest in the emotional and adjustment issues of college students. When working with students, she blends the use of practical (cognitive) strategies, into a social learning and humanistic framework. When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Lori Hoyt, the Counseling Center’s secretary/receptionist, has worked on campus since 1970. She started working for dining services, but has worked in the Counseling Center for the past 23 years. Lori has seen the Counseling Center grow from its start in Smith Hall to its expansion and relocation in Hubbs Health Center. She enjoys helping people and assisting students, and often hears from graduates who want to share how far they have come in life. On her “own time” she is a self-taught artist. Painting with local artists and taking part in workshops has been an inspiration for her. Fox Run Winery features her watercolors of local landscapes and still-lifes, and offers them for sale. Lori says that painting water-colors and spending time outdoors is her “something more” in life. Her two young grandsons have recently added a new pleasure to her “own time.”
Beth Wilson completed her undergraduate education at the University of Buffalo and her graduate education at Kent State University. Beth has not only worked part-time at the counseling center in recent years, but also is a full-time faculty member in the Psychology Department. Her research has focused on abusive and violent relationships as well as the evaluation and development of prevention programming in educational environments. She enjoys outdoor activities and resides with her husband and son in Rochester.
Jennifer Hogan is a licensed psychologist who completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Widener University. She worked at the HWS Counseling Center from 1995 to 1999, and now returns after taking time away to care for her two small children. She has a special interest in psychodynamic theory and its applications to work with college students.
Lisa Salter is a licensed clinical social worker who completed her Masters in Social Work at the University at Buffalo, School of Social Work. She also holds a doctoral degree in ethics and psychoanalytic theory from the University of Chicago. Her current clinical interest surrounds the commonalities in practice and theory between psychodynamic and behavioral approaches. Lisa enjoys tennis, sailing, and long walks with her young son.
James Raper is a licensed and nationally certified counselor and comes to HWS after working in the Wake Forest University Counseling Center for the past four years. Currently, he is working towards his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Syracuse University. James received his master's degree in community counseling from Wake Forest in 2002, and his areas of clinical interest are in suicide assessment and intervention, group therapy, eating disorders, crisis intervention and counseling men. James also enjoys all things sports-related, playing with his son, finding new music and watching documentaries.