Mary Ashley Angelo, Ph.D.
Training Director
Licensed Psychologist, Adult Receiving Service Primary Rotation Supervisor; Continuing Treatment Service Primary Rotation Supervisor
Ph.D., University of Denver
Internship: University of Northern Colorado
Special Interests: Clinical Supervision, Severe Mental Illness, Chronic Trauma, Somatic Psychology, Suicide
Melanie Norwood, M.S., LPC, LCMHT
Internship Program Coordinator
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Special Interests: Administration, Chronic Mental Illness, Abuse Recovery, Crisis Intervention
Michael Gordon, D.P.C., LPC, NCC, CHMT
Director of Psychology, Jaquith Nursing Home; Adjunct Supervisor, Geropsychology Services
Doctor of Professional Counseling, Mississippi College
Special Interests: Geropsychology, Counselor Wellness, Substance Use
Stephanie Howard, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Supervision of Supervision Co-Chair
Psy.D., Immaculata University
Internship: Mississippi State Hospital
Special Interests: Forensic evaluation, competence restoration, substance-induced psychosis, psychological assessment, trauma, and EMDR
Symone Lawson, Ph.D.
BHS Supervisor, Adult Receiving Service
Ph.D., Jackson State University
Internship: Mississippi State Hospital
Special Interests: Severe Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, Women's Health, Underserved Populations
Kathryn Olson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Forensic Evaluation Primary Rotation Supervisor
Psy.D., Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington D.C.
Internship: Mississippi State Hospital
Special Interests: Criminal Forensic Evaluation, Assessment, Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, Treatment of NGRI Acquittees
Juliette Schweitzer, Ph.D.
BHS Supervisor, Continued Treatment Service
Ph.D., Jackson State University
Internship: Ulster County Mental Health
Special Interests: Severe Mental Illness, Complex Trauma, Evidence Based Practices, Impact and Usefulness of Client Feedback (HRV & PCOMS), Trauma Informed Care, Resiliency
Antwynette Shields, D.P.C., LPC-S, NCC, CMHT
Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services; Practicum Coordinator
Doctor of Professional Counseling, Mississippi College
Special Interests: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Serious Mental Illness in Adults, Counselor Wellness/Self-Care, Administration
Karen Van Winkle, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Forensic Treatment Primary Rotation Supervisor
Psy.D., George Washington University
Internship: Mississippi State Hospital
Special Interests: Forensic Evaluation and Advocacy, Psychodynamic Theory, Long-Term Individual Therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment
Jose R. Velarde, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Substance Use Service Primary Rotation Supervisor
Psy.D., Carlos Albizu University
Internship: Nebraska Internship Consortium of Professional Psychology
Special Interests: Complex Trauma, Substance Use/Addiction, Trauma Informed Care, ADHD, High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Illness
Yunah Woo, Psy.D.
BHS Supervisor, Oak Circle Center
Psy.D., Roosevelt University
Internship: Mississippi State Hospital
Special Interests: Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Family Systems, Multicultural Counseling, Attachment Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Clinical Supervision