Counselors

Below you will find introductions for each of our counselors and intake specialists. Our receptionists will be happy to help connect you with the counselor that is the best fit for you. You can learn more about them and request a particular therapist when you schedule your appointment.

We offer free counseling services to students, faculty, and staff with our Practicum/Intern Student Counselors-in-training, and LPC-Associates. Counseling services by fully licensed professional counselors are offered at a nominal fee of $30.00 per session.

Administrative Staff
Amanda Glenney
Assistant to the Director
Nicole Vaughan 
Care Coordinator 
LPC-Associates

Kristen Bolen, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Peter Braun, MAC, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

Kara Gipson, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

Su Jung, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

Micaiah Kelly, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Ya Li (Liya), MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

Bill Moore, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

LaLetta Ruff, MS, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S

Sydney Sanders, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Logan Teran, MA, LPC-Associate 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S 

Yuen Ying (Emily) Tsui, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Lori Ryan, PhD, LPC-S
Clinical Training Coordinator for LPA Internship 
Parnell Ryan, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, LPC-S
Graduate Student Interns

Grace Adams, Intern Student
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S 

Daija Barnes-Nwanneche, Practicum/Intern Student 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S 

Sydney Brandon, Practicum/Intern Student
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Anna Ogden, Practicum/Intern Student 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S 

Yessenia Sigaran-Vasquez, Intern Student 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S 

Ben Swaringen, Intern Student 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Trent Wilson, Practicum/Intern Student 
Supervised by Amy Standifer, MA, LPC-S

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Practicum and Intern Students?
Practicum and Intern Students are graduate students in the final semesters of their master's level program (MAPC and MAP) at DBU who are working towards completing 40 clinical hours for course credit. These students are supervised by a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and/or a Licensed Psychologist in Texas.
What is an LPC-Associate?
An LPC-Associate is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who is provisionally licensed to practice counseling only under a supervisor who is approved by the state of Texas. These counselors have passed their state board examinations for licensure and are working towards completing 3,000 hours of supervised counseling to apply for full licensure with Texas.
What is an LPC or LMFT?
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) are fully licensed by their respective governing boards in Texas and can practice freely without supervision. Sessions with these therapists are charged a nominal fee.