Counseling Center Staff
Director of Counseling Center
Nicholas Coleman, LPC
ncoleman@su.edu | (540) 665-4530
Cooley Hall
Nicholas is a licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has worked with individuals across the lifespan from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds. He utilizes an integrative approach to tailor therapy to the needs of the individual to include: Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focus, and Positive Psychology. His goal is to help you get the most from therapy. Nicholas’ areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and general stressors of daily life. He feels everyone can benefit from counseling.
Counseling Center Clinician
 Kathleen Chapman
Kchapman4@su.edu | 540-665-4786
Cooley Hall 306
Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Kathleen Chapman earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Biology from Shenandoah University and completed her master’s degrees in Counseling and Divinity from Eastern Mennonite University/Seminary. She is currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. Kathleen has experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. She works from a range of therapeutic approaches, utilizing them in a way that meets each individual’s unique needs. Kathleen identifies more specifically with client-centered, cognitive-behavioral and existential theories as well as positive psychology and solution focused. Her therapeutic goals are to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore and identify their story while providing guidance leading to a place of strength and healthy transformation. Her personal interests include traveling, music, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Counseling Center Clinician (Part-Time)
Dr. Karina Chace, LPC
kchace@su.edu | 540-545-7208
129A Ruebush Hall
Hours:
Thursdays 10:00 am 7:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Dr. Karina Chace earned her Ph.D. in Jungian Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education from Portland State University, and a Master’s in Counseling from George Fox University. Her BA in English literature is from James Madison University. Karina was born in New York and lived in Portland, Oregon for 15 years where she was a teacher, theatre director, snowboarder, mountain climber, and lover of nature. Karina now lives in Purcellville, Virginia with her daughter, husband, 4 cats, and 2 dogs. She has a private practice specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, identity issues, and life transitions. Her clinical modalities include sand tray, art, drama, dream, and narrative therapies in addition to talk therapy. When Karina is not helping people get unstuck, she loves to write, travel, and be creative. An advocate of authenticity, vulnerability, and hard work, she promotes and strives to follow Oscar Wilde’s advice: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Medical Receptionist
Susan Wilson-Griner – (540) 665-4530
kwilsong@su.edu
Su joined the Wilkins Wellness Center in the fall of 2020, and is excited to be working directly with students and the great team of practitioners and staff members. She has recently relocated to the Winchester area with her family and already feels very comfortable in her new town. Su has 2 children and lots of pets in her household, which keep her very busy. Her previous career was teaching preschool and doing children’s outreach.