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Professional Staff

The diverse staff at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) consists of psychologists, social workers, counselors and psychiatrists who are available to respond to a broad spectrum of concerns and issues.

Tricia Besett-Alesch, PhD Psychologist Training Director	Susan Bukacek, PhD Psychologist
B.S. Iowa State University M.A. University of Northern Iowa Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women's Issues, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Assessment, ADD Assessment, Depression, Projective Assessment, Grief, Relationship Issues	B.S. Iowa State University M.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Women's Intercollegiate Athletics, Communication Skills, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress Management/Relaxation

Charlie Foster, MA Counselor Eating Disorder Coordinator	Janine Fromm, MD Psychiatrist
M.A. University of Alabama Multi-Cultural Diversity, Affective Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress Management, Gay, Lesbian and Bi-Sexual Issues, Spirituality	B.S. University of California-Davis M.D. University of Southern California, School of Medicine Internship/Residency, University of California, San Francisco Medication Consultation

John V. Goldrich, LMHP Licensed Mental Health Practitioner	Gail Lockard, PhD Psychologist Assessment Coordinator
B.A. Washburn University B.G.A. University of Kansas M.S.W. University of Kansas Depression, Relationship Issues, Couples Therapy, Trauma, Anger Management, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics	B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.S.W University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Couples Therapy, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Women's Issues, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Trauma, Dreams, Spiritual Issues

Robert Portnoy, PhD Psychologist Department Head	Marty Ramirez, PhD Counselor
B.A. Goddard College M.S. (Psychology) New Mexico Highlands University Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Psychodynamic Therapy, Hypnosis, Dreams, Trauma / Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Characterological Disorders, Depression, On-line Screenings for Mental Health, Projective Assessment, Psychotherapy Outcome	B.A. Chadron State College M.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Thesis and Dissertation Completion, Multi-Cultural Diversity, Stress Management, Couples Therapy

Sanat Roy, MD Psychiatrist	Mary Swoboda, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Medication/Hospitalization, Consultation Stress Management, Couples Therapy	B.A. University of Denver M.S.W. University of Nebraska-Omaha Assertiveness Training, Stress Management/Biofeedback, Relationship Issues, Affective Disorders, Mindfulness Skills, Diversity Issues

Scott Winrow, PhD Psychologist	Marjorie McMaster, MD
B.S. Iowa State University M.S. Northwest Missouri State University Ph.D. University of North Dakota Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Issues; Coming Out Issues; Native American Issues; Diversity Issues; Self-Esteem; Crisis Intervention; Test Anxiety; ADD/LD Assessment	B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.Ed. University of Nebraska-Lincoln MD Mayo Medical School Residency (Psychiatry) Mayo Graduate School of Medicine