Pictured above: Top left to right: Helen Brumley, Jennifer McCarthy, Peter Charland, Kelley McGrath, Charlie Morse, Matt Barry. Second row, left to right: Joel Gopurathingal, Sabrina Rebecchi, Anna Been, Debbie Bordage, Rilyee Kniskern, Tristan Bartsch
Sabrina Rebecchi
Sabrina Rebecchi
Director of Student Development and Counseling
Sabrina joined the SDCC as a counselor in 2011. She previously worked as a clinical intern for the 2010-2011 academic year. Sabrina is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds a MA in counseling psychology from William James College (formerly known as the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology). Her clinical approach is influenced by mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Her interests include expressive therapies such as dance and art, self-compassion and personal growth, coping with grief and loss, body image, family stressors, and life transitions.
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Matthew R Barry
Associate Director of Student Development and Counseling
Matt has been with WPI since 2008 when he worked as a clinical intern at the Student Development & Counseling Center before later joining the full-time staff. Matt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds an MA in mental health counseling from Boston College. ... View Profile
Amanda Turnbull Gray
Assistant Director, Counseling Services
Amanda has been with the Student Development and Counseling Center since March 2022. Amanda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and received her Masters in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Assumption College. Prior to joining WPI, Amanda worked in a wide range of settings such as general outpatient, juvenile corrections, and inpatient psychiatric facilities. Her clinical approach is influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ... View Profile
Tristan Bartsch
Counselor
Tristan joined the Student Development and Counseling center as a part-time counselor in 2021. She previously worked as a clinical intern for the 2020-2021 academic year. Tristan received her undergraduate degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and holds an MS in Mental Health counseling from Suffolk University. Tristan is an LMHC candidate and C-DBT candidate with certification course completion. ... View Profile
Anna Been
Counselor
Anna is a mental health counselor who works part-time for the SDCC. Her clinical expertise include OCD and related anxiety disorders, anxiety, depression, as well as identity and interpersonal relationships. Anna employs a person-centered approach to counseling and incorporates CBT and ACT-based approaches in her treatment. Regarding OCD and related disorders, Anna is trained in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) and can work with students either in a one-on-one or group format to employ these techniques. ... View Profile
Kelia Bergin
Counselor
Kelia joined the SDCC as a counselor in November 2021. Kelia is an LMHC candidate, and she received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Lesley University. Kelia’s clinical experience prior to WPI primarily involved working with grieving children, adolescents, and families through a variety of organizations. Kelia’s approach to clinical work, and to life, is heavily informed by the importance of travel and experience, of inclusivity, and of sports and the arts.
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Deborah A. Bordage
Operations Coordinator
Debbie has served as office services coordinator for the SDCC since 2007. She was recently promoted to Operations Coordinator. She is responsible for office operations, making appointments and greeting students. Debbie completed her MA in School Counseling in 2011. She cares deeply for the students and wants them all to be successful.
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K.C. Walker MacPhail
Administrative Assistant V
Jennifer McCarthy
Counselor-Customer/Student Support
Jen is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who joined the SDCC team in 2018. She earned her undergraduate degree from Middlebury College and her MSW from the Simmons School of Social Work. Her social work degree compliments her focus on social justice, equity and inclusion. While Jen considers herself a generalist, her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, identity development, interpersonal effectiveness and trauma. ... View Profile
Savannah Virgili
Clinical Case Manager
Savannah joined the SDCC in April of 2022 as the Clinical Case Manager. Savannah is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and received her Masters in Social Work from Boston College. Prior to WPI, Savannah has experience in a variety of settings such as adolescent residential programs, mental health emergency services, and adult community based mental health programs. Savannah is passionate about helping others foster autonomy, providing insight on how trauma can impact us, and encouraging people to embrace who they are. ... View Profile
Brian Newkirk
Brian joins the SDCC as a counseling intern for the 2022-2023 academic year. Brian is a master's candidate at Lesley University within their LMHC program. He completed his undergraduate degree at College of the Holy Cross majoring in psychology. Brian's clinical interests include trauma, grief, depression and anxiety. Brian enjoys music, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Funko pops.
Jessica Wong
Jess Wong, M.S. is a mental health counseling intern completing her last year of studies at Boston University School of Medicine. Previously, she has worked with adolescents and adults in emergency mental health services and inpatient programs. These experiences furthered her interest in the application of CBT and ACT with young adults. Prior to entering the field of counseling, she completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in the biomedical sciences field. Her specific area of interest included gaining a better understanding of the intersection of psychology and physiology. When she needs an academic break, you can find her de-stressing through Netflix, kickboxing, or the piano.
Madison Larson-Rolf
Brian Skehan
Brian Skehan, MD, PhD, completed his medical degree, residency, and fellowship training in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Skehan is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UMASS where he serves as the Director for the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation and Liaison, Pediatric Emergency Mental Health, and College Mental Health Services. His research and interests focus on engaging transitional age youth in mental health and promoting healthy transitions between adolescence and adulthood for youth and young adults with serious mental illness. He has been part of the team at WPI since 2016.
Caitlin Wilds
Caitlin Wilds, MD earned her B.S. in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine. She completed her Psychiatry Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at The University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Wilds is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UMASS where she serves as the fellowship site director for the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation and Liaison and Pediatric Emergency Mental Health Rotations in addition to working in College Mental Health Services. Her interests including advocating for children and adolescents at the local and state levels, and exploring the intersections between neurology and psychiatry with a focus on encephalitis and catatonia. She has been part of the team at WPI since 2021.