Counseling Center Staff
Mary Jane Phillips, Ph.D., L.P.C., Director - Mary Jane has been with GCSU Counseling Services since 1982, becoming Director in 2005. Her Masters degree is in Clinical Psychology, and doctorate in Counselor Education and Practice. She is married with one child. Special interests include stress management and diversity issues.
Susan Hendley, M.Ed., L.P.C., Assistant Director - Susan has been with the GCSU Counseling Services since 1994. Her masters degree, from the University of Georgia, is in Student Personnel in Higher Education with an emphasis in counseling. She's also a proud Auburn alumna, having studied journalism there. She has particular interest in helping students with existential and spirituality issues, but is a generalist therapist, working with students on a wide array of issues. She has a teenage son.
Phyllis Ivery, Ph.D., Counselor/Coordinator of Clinical Services – Phyllis has been with GCSU Counseling Services since the fall of 2008. She received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida in 2009. Her areas of interest include stress management, spirituality, multiculturalism, sexual identity development, and trauma work.
Jennifer Strole, M.S. Ed., L.P.C., N.C.C., Counselor/Coordinator of Outreach Services - Jennifer, a Michigan native, has been at GCSU since 2004. She has an M.S.Ed. in Counseling & Student Development in Higher Education from Northern Illinois University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She enjoys working with college students on a variety of issues, but especially with spiritual/existential concerns and career decision-making. In addition to counseling, Jennifer enjoys teaching, outreach, group therapy, and service to campus.
Chris Lamphere, M.A., Counselor/Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Education - Chris comes to Georgia from Michigan, where he worked as a counselor in a middle school. Chris has a Masters degree from Central Michigan University in Counseling & School Guidance. He held a part-time position at the GCSU Counseling Services before being hired full-time in 2006 to coordinate alcohol and other drug education, along with his counseling duties.
Stephen M. Wilson, M.S., L.A.P.C., Staff Counselor - Steve has been affiliated with GCSU Counseling Services since 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Science degree from Augusta State University, and is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. He works with students on a variety of issues, but he has particular interest in helping students who experience ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Jeff Duffey, M.D., Psychiatrist (part time) - Dr. Duffey works at the GCSU Counseling Services as a part-time consultant. His medical degree is from the Medical College of Georgia, and he is board certified in psychiatry. Students can see Dr. Duffey at GCSU only by referral from one of the regular therapists on staff. Due to time limitations, he cannot see students on an ongoing basis, but will assess their functioning, and if indicated, provide an initial prescription for medication. He also offers educational discussions (on a time-available basis) for students who have questions about psychotropic medications that other providers have prescribed. Follow this link for more information about Dr. Duffey.
Darcy Shores, Ph.D., Darcy, a transplanted Michigander, moved to Georgia to attend Agnes Scott College, where she earned her B.A. in Biology and Psychology. Her doctorates, one in research-based clinical psychology and one in treatment-based clinical psychology, were earned from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She especially enjoys working with students who are facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and family difficulties.
Theresa Carpinito, M.A., Practicum Student (part time) - Theresa received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at the same institution. She joined GCSU Counseling Services in 2009. She works with students on a variety of issues, with particular interests in anxiety, depression, body image, and media influences.
Evelyn Palm, Client Intervention Assistant - Evelyn has been with the GCSU Counseling Services since 2006. She is responsible for making initial assessments of client concerns to determine emergency needs. As office manager, she handles the administrative operations of the department and provides support to the counseling staff.
