Jonathan Ehrenworth, Ph.D, is board certified in clinical psychology, and has a special interest in helping clients to overcome highly stressful life events. As the director of the Center, he fosters an interdisciplinary approach to counseling theory and practice. He has a special interest in integrating Buddhist principles into counseling practice. Dr. Ehrenworth was appointed director of the Counseling Center in l969.

Louise Christian, Ed.D. is a licensed psychologist. She has been on the staff of the Counseling Center since 1977. She is especially interested in the field of the psychology of women and special challenges facing young women today. She is director of the Intern Training Program, teaching and supervising interns in the clinical practice of feminist psychotherapy.

Sherri Ettinger, Ph.D., LICSW., began working in the Simmons College Counseling Center in the fall of 2000. She has worked with adolescents and young women for more than fifteen years, focusing on life-transitions, self-development, and resilience. Areas of particular interest include sexual identity, teenage parenting, trauma, eating problems, and the impact of oppression on development and self-esteem. In addition to providing clinical services to Counseling Center clients, Sherri supervises interns and is a member of the Simmons College Sexual Assault Response Team. Sherri received her M.S.W. and Ph.D. at the Smith College School for Social Work where she is a member of the adjunct faculty.

Donna Mathias, M.D., the consulting psychiatrist at the Counseling Center, is an integral part of our counseling team. As the psychiatric consultant, Donna meets with staff and clients to develop counseling plans appropriate to clients' needs, with a special emphasis on the role that medication can play in assisting clients to cope more effectively with their concerns.

Elizabeth Atwood is the Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Counseling Center. She has been at Simmons College for over seven years, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in English program. In her current capacity, she assists students by providing information and referrals within the Counseling Center, as well as services throughout the college.

Elizabeth's volunteer work includes support to Child Life Specialists at Children's Hospital Boston and coaching youth hockey.

Jessica Hawkins graduated from the University of Connecticut in May 2007 with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies.  She is a second year graduate student at Simmons in the GSLIS School Library Teacher Program. Jessica will be working in the Counseling Center on Fridays and she is looking forward to assisting students by scheduling appointments and answering questions.

Nallely Acosta, Class of 2009, is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Society and Health at Simmons. She is very interested in health inequality among Hispanic minorities and women and plans to pursue a graduate degree in Women's Health. Nallely is looking forward to assisting students with scheduling appointments and answering any questions, as well as working with all the new staff this fall semester.

Leslie Langston Brain, L.C.S.W., is a graduate of Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work. For the past thirteen years, she has worked with women struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, as well as trauma. Her areas of interest and practice incorporate feminist-oriented psychotherapy, issues particular to multicultural and minority populations, as well as the field of stress reduction and anxiety management.

As a member of the training team at the counseling center, Helen Moschapidakis, Psy.D. provides supervision and training in feminist psychotherapy. She originally came to Simmons as a graduate student intern herself, and returned as a staff member in 2001.

Lisa Corrin, Ed.M., L.C.S.W. is a graduate of Simmons College School of Social Work and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Lisa joined the Counseling Center first as a graduate intern in 2002 and then was appointed as a staff member in 2005. Her professional experience includes a leadership role in an educational setting where she provided support to families, faculty and young children. She also has experience with women's health issues and worked with individuals and groups to assist with adjustment to and management of chronic and life threatening illnesses. Lisa offers an integrative approach to help students who struggle with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment and identity issues, as well as loss and grief and family and relationship issues.

Vered is a doctoral student at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Before choosing to become a clinician, Vered obtained a bachelor degree in fine arts. Her clinical experience includes working with adults who have experienced the trauma of rape and sexual assault. She has also worked with children and adolescents in various settings such as an inpatient unit, tutoring and individual therapy.

Vered believes that the therapeutic environment should be a safe and unique space, in which clients will be able to explore themselves in a supportive atmosphere. Vered's goal is to offer such an experience to her clients.

Kristin is a Counseling Psychology Master's student at Boston College. Her experience includes working with families experiencing homelessness, adults with mental disabilities, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is especially interested in identity development and issues around sexual orientation, gender, race, and ethnicity. Kristin is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment in which all clients feel valued and heard. She believes that the collaborative relationship enhances the strength that individuals possess to overcome their personal obstacles. She encourages each client's ability to find joy in her or his whole, true self.

Polly is a master's degree candidate at Smith College School for Social Work. Her clinical experience includes work with individuals and groups who are struggling with mental illness and emotional distress. In her clinical practice, Polly works to cultivate a supportive and thoughtful therapeutic relationship while encouraging self-awareness and growth. Areas of particular interest include women who struggle with issues of body image, identity, relationships and managing the pressures and stresses of daily life.

Abbie is a mental health counseling master's student at Boston College. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, college, and graduate students in both schools and residential settings. She has traveled extensively, worked and studied in France and Belgium, and is fluent in French. Abbie has a wide range of clinical interests, including working with students with grief and depression, and helping students work through college transitions. She is particularly interested in working with international students to support them through the acculturation process. Her clinical work is informed by the belief that self-exploration in a supportive environment can help women discover untapped strengths. Abbie is committed to providing a safe and welcoming therapeutic space for each client she meets.

Joanne Magliozzi is a candidate for a Master's Degree in Social Work at the Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work. Her experience includes supporting children, teenagers and young adults in overcoming anxiety and social adjustment issues, homelessness, and bereavement.& Much of her academic focus has been on trauma and resilience. She believes that the interpersonal, therapeutic relationship is central to change, and is particularly interested in supporting young women in learning to honor their simultaneous needs for affiliation and independence as they transition into adulthood.

Maryam is currently a doctoral student at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Her clinical experience includes individual and group therapy with a diverse population of adolescents and adults. Maryam is particularly interested in working with people around familial, cultural, life transition and identity issues and the impact they have on the mental and emotional well being of the individual. She is trained in administering visualization/mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and anxiety. Maryam is committed to providing a nurturing, culturally sensitive therapeutic environment.

Mary Beth is a mental health counseling master's student at Boston College. Her previous experience includes HIV counseling, behavior therapy with children and adolescents, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder and atypical depression. Most recently, Mary Beth worked as an advocate for ROAD (Reaching Out About Depression) a feminist-based project in Cambridge, MA developed to help low-income women overcome depression, poverty, and discrimination through peer support and community activism.

Christina is a doctoral candidate at Northeastern University. Her clinical experience includes individual and group work with children and adolescents struggling with emotional and learning difficulties, family issues and acculturation as well as adults with body image concerns. She is particularly interested in working with young women on issues of self-esteem, body image and interpersonal relationships. Christina aims to provide a safe, reflective and culturally sensitive environment whereupon her clients can explore their life stories and meanings within their journeys of self understanding. Christina believes that authentic connection is a central facet to self-discovery and healing and she hopes to provide this to her clients in their work together.