Meet the Team

Sabrina joined the Student Development & Counseling Center (SDCC) as a counselor in 2011 and became Director of the SDCC in 2022. 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 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and draws from a trauma-informed, strengths-based and mindfulness forward background. Sabrina's clinical interests include helping student's ...

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. Over his years at WPI Matt has built experience with a range of populations and issues, including competencies working with Greek Life, LGBTQIA+ students (including students exploring gender and gender transition), students involved with the dramatic arts, and students who enjoy gaming and other similar hobbies and ...

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). Her areas of knowledge include supporting those with depression, anxiety, life transitions, ...

Nafi (she/her) has been with the SDCC since January 2022. Nafi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Assumption University. Prior to WPI, Nafi worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, domestic violence shelters, substance use residential treatment and outpatient Medication Assisted Treatment Programs. Her clinical approach is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Integrative Therapy to provide flexibility in the counseling experience. Though experienced in helping students navigate a variety of ...

Kelia joined the SDCC as a counselor in November 2021.  Kelia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), 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.

Helen joined the SDCC staff in 2022 after completing her clinical internship with us during the ’21-’22 academic year. She received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine, and is in the process of becoming a certified meditation teacher. Her clinical interests include helping students navigate life’s transitions, interpersonal relationships, disordered eating, LGBTQIA+ issues, executive functioning concerns, trauma and chronic illness. Helen’s compassionate and strengths-based clinical approach is influenced by a variety of ...

Brian has been with the Student Development and Counseling Center since March 2022 where he served as a clinical intern. Brian holds an MA in counseling psychology from Lesley University.  Based in humanistic psychology, he applies an eclectic clinical approach that utilizes evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Brian supports students navigating depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. Brian’s research interests include the study of masculinity and sports psychology. When he is not ...

Amy joined the SDCC as a counselor in 2025 and has worked and interned at various college counseling centers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Amy holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Her clinical interests include life transitions, body image issues, anxiety, depression, somatic/movement therapy, and family systems. Outside of her work, Amy enjoys dancing and choreographing, reading, and spending time with her cat, Raven.

Jack was warmly welcomed to the SDCC team in Jan. 2025. He is working towards achieving his LMHC licensure and graduated with a Masters of Art in clinical counseling psychology from Assumption University with concentrations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Child and Family Interventions. CBT heavily influences Jack's clinical expertise when working with students experiencing various levels of anxiety and depression, as well as other presentations such as bipolar and other mood disorders. His clinical work is also heavily influenced by strength-based talk therapy when helping students ...

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.