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Graduate Studies in Counseling
Faculty and Staff
Faculty
The Rollins graduate faculty includes nationally prominent professors
who remain active as practitioners. Counseling faculty
must have doctoral degrees in their respective fields
in order to serve as
instructors in the graduate counseling program. Full-time
faculty are active in professional organizations including
the American
Counseling Association, the American Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Psychological
Association, and the Association for Women in Psychology.
Adjunct faculty are practitioners, bringing contemporary
issues in clinical practice to the classroom. In addition
to their reputation for professional
excellence, Rollins faculty are known for their enthusiasm
and respect for adult learners.

Alicia M. Homrich, Ph.D.
Ahomrich@rollins.edu
Associate Professor of Counseling and Department Chair. B.S.,
M.S., Florida International University; M.A., Rollins College;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor
Dr. Homrich is a graduate of the Rollins College Graduate Studies
in Counseling program (1992). Her greatest interest is in the area
of family therapy, with special emphasis on family strengths and
resiliency. Prior to completing her training, Dr. Homrich was a family
and consumer science educator with the University of Florida. Areas
of professional interest include group work, family therapy, family
strengths, solution-focused brief therapy, and counselor training
and supervision. Dr. Homrich teaches internship, group work courses,
and the family and relationship therapy series of courses.
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Kathryn L. Norsworthy, Ph.D.
Knorswor@rollins.edu
Professor of Counseling. B.S., Georgia Southwestern College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota, Licensed Psychologist, National Certified
Counselor
The emphasis of Dr. Norsworthy's training is child and family psychology.
In 1992, Dr. Norsworthy completed a three year APA-approved post
doctoral respecialization in Counseling Psychology at the University
of Georgia. Her specialties include clinical work with adults with
post traumatic stress disorder and chronic and life threatening illnesses,
especially HIV infection. Additional areas of clinical expertise
are international and multi cultural applications in counseling and
peace building, feminist theory and practice, integration of Buddhist
psychology in western psychotherapy and counselor training, mindfulness
in health and healing, and gay/lesbian/bi/transsexual (GLBT) affirmative
counseling. Dr. Norsworthy loves to travel and has spent considerable
time conducting research, consultation, and activism as well as peace
building in Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. She teaches
clinical practicum, family and relationship counseling, clinical
hypnosis, and multicultural counseling.
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Judith A. Provost, Ed.D.
Jprovost@rollins.edu
Professor of Counseling. B.S. University of Connecticut; M.S.
University of California; Ed.D. University of Florida. Licensed
Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Approved
Clinical Supervisor
Professor Provost's teaching and research interests
include Jungian concepts, psychological type, student
development, teaching learning styles and strategies,
developmental psychology,
individual and group counseling processes and skills,
work/play lifestyles, and dream work. Before becoming
a full time faculty
member at Rollins in 1994, Professor Provost served
for 17 years as Director of Lakeside Health and Counseling
Services. She
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National
Certified Counselor.
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Marie C. Shafe, Ed.D.
Mshafe@rollins.edu
Professor of Counseling. B.A., M.Ed., University of West Georgia;
Ed.D., Indiana University, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National
Certified Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, Certified
Group Psychotherapist, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy
Association, Certified Sports Counselor, Authentic Happiness Coach.
Prior to coming to Rollins in 1978, Dr. Shafe was on the faculty
at Ohio University. In addition, she has taught at Boston University
Overseas, Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis, and
Macon State University in Georgia. Professional interests include
resiliency, positive psychology, college student well being, eating
disorders, relationship issues, clinical supervision, life coaching,
group processes, addictions, crisis intervention, lifespan development,
career counseling, and psycho neuro immunology. Most recently she
has completed certification in Positive Psychology and teaches a
related course in the undergraduate psychology program.
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Derrick A. Paladino, Ph.D.
dpaladino@rollins.edu
Assistant Professor of Counseling. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Paladino earned his Masters and Specialist degrees in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Florida prior to completing his doctorate in Counselor Education at the University of Arkansas in 2004. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. Throughout his training Dr. Paladino has gained experience in crisis and emergency services, college counseling, addictions, and has worked in community/agency settings. Dr. Paladino's clinical specialties lie in crisis/suicide assessment and intervention, college student development, group counseling, identity development, and clinical supervision. His research interests fall in the areas of multiracial identity and acculturation, college student adjustment, counselor education and supervision, and crisis assessment and intervention.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Rollins College Graduate Studies in Counseling is
proud to have excellent adjunct professors teaching
within the program. Each adjunct holds a doctoral level
degree, has clinical experience
in the field of counseling, and may bring with them
specializations that enhance the program content that
they teach. Adjuncts professors
include:
- Burt Bertram, Ed.D., Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Private Practice, Counseling and Consulting
- Rebecca Eades, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Private
Practice and Consulting, former Assistant Director
of Counseling and Psychological Services at Rollins
College
- James Eck, Ph.D., Assistant Provost, Associate Professor,
Rollins College
- Mark Freeman, Ph.D., Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Director, Rollins College Counseling and Psychological Services
- Gloria Rivera, Ph.D., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Director, Catholic Charities
- Anthony Shefstad, Ph.D.,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, The Grove Counseling Center
- Valorie Thomas, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Private
Practice
- Stacy M. Van Horn, Ph.D., NCC, Certified School Counselor
- Joanne E. Vogel, Ph.D., Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Judith Ziffer, Ph.D., School Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Staff
Wendy DiGerlando
wdigerlando@rollins.edu
Wendy is the Graduate Studies in Counseling Department
secretary. Her office is located in the Cornell Social
Sciences Building, Room 253. Her office hours are Monday – Wednesday
1:00 to 6:30 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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Rebecca Cordray
rcordray@rollins.edu
Rebecca is the Coordinator of Records and Registration. Her office is located in the Hamilton Holt School Building at 203 East Lyman Avenue in downtown Winter Park (located across Fairbanks Avenue on the other side of the Rollins College Parking Garage).
The Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Graduate Studies programs - from the initial inquiry through registration and graduation.
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Connie Holt
cholt@rollins.edu
Connie Holt is the Program Advisor for students in the Graduate Studies in Counseling program. She is available by appointment for consultation regarding course selection and changes in the program of study. Her office is also located in the Hamilton Holt School Evening Degree Programs office.
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Marian Cacciatore
mcacciatore@rollins.edu
Career Counselor for the Hamilton Holt School undergraduate and graduate students, provides career counseling services. Students may schedule an appointment with Ms. Cacciatore by calling 407-646-2232.
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Teresa Cole
tcole@rolllins.edu
Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the Hamilton Holt School, also serves as a liason for the Rollins College Financial Aid Office. Ms. Cole's office is also located in the Hamilton Holt School Evening Degree Programs office and is available for appointments by calling 407-646-2232.
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