Meet the Team

Sabrina joined the 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 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. 

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, ...

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.

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.

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 yoga instructor and 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 ...

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 ...

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.  Her treatment is informed by her training in psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT), cognitive behavioral (CBT), EMDR, solution-focused, and ...

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. In her free time, you will find Savannah with her pug, ...