HCC Counseling Staff
Our dedicated professional staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors, as well as supervised graduate students from all of these disciplines who gain valuable experience through our training and professional development programs. Each staff member is committed to supporting student development and growth from the period of transition to DU, throughout the college journey, all the way to graduation and beyond.
Yun Kai (Ryan) Chong, MA
Doctoral Intern 2025-26
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Lily Clark, PhD
Staff Psychologist, Trauma Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Chaney Cook, PsyD
Associate Director and Clinical Director of Counseling Services
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Rylie Cook
Therapy Dog
Pronouns: She/Her
Kevin Cowperthwaite, MD
Psychiatrist
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Anand Desai, PsyD
Staff Psychologist / Group Coordinator
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Ivy Desai
Therapy-Dog-In-Training
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Calvin Dorsey, MD
Psychiatrist
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Anne Edwards, PsyD
Associate Director of Counseling Services / Training Director
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Alice E. Franks, Psy.D
Staff Psychologist / Outreach Coordinator
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Tommy Fritze, PsyD
Sport & Performance Psychologist
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Carmyn Hayes, MS
Doctoral Intern 2025-26
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Aida Javaheri, BSc
Doctoral Intern 2025-26
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Michael LaFarr, PsyD
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health & Wellness
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Justin Li, BSc
Graduate Student Trainee
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Anna Mokry, PsyD, MFT
Staff Psychologist - Belonging & Inclusion
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James O'Geary, LPC
Behavioral Health Consultant/ Staff Counselor
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Jacaranda Palmateer, PsyD
Director of Counseling Services
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RJ Parrino, EdM
Graduate Student Trainee – Sports Psychology 2025-26
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Tyler Ricci, PhD
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Support Services
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Kayla Rodriguez, LCSW
Staff Counselor - Trauma & Inclusion
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Corrine Schwarting, MS
Doctoral Intern 2025-26
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Emma Smith, MS
Graduate Student Trainee
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Mauricio Verduzco, MA
Graduate Student Trainee
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