Counseling Center Staff
Counseling Center Associate Director
Cedric Wilson
cwilson1@su.edu | 540-665-4770
Cooley Hall 304, Available 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cedric Wilson earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology from Roanoke College and completed his Master’s degree in Counseling from Liberty University. Cedric is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Cedric’s experience includes counseling for a community mental health agency as well as additional mental health services and management roles for private mental health providers. Cedric utilizes several therapeutic models to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance-use, behavioral addictions, self-harm, trauma, anger-management, interpersonal effectiveness, personality disorders, and others. Outside of work Cedric is interested in cooking, dancing, singing, playing drums, board and video gaming, all things mental health, social activism, and spending time with friends and family.
Counseling Center Clinician
Karina Chase
kchace@su.edu | 540-542-6240
Virtual Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; ICPH Room D-3372, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Ruebush 129A , Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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.”
Counseling Center Clinician
Tija Krneta
tkrneta@su.edu | 540-665-4753
Cooley Hall 305, Available 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Counseling Center Clinician
Kathleen Chapman
Kchapman4@su.edu | 540-665-4868
Cooley Hall 306, Available 9am-5pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 11a.m.-7p.m. on Tuesday
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.
Medical Receptionist
Karleen Spielman
kspielma@su.edu
Karleen joined the Wilkins Wellness Center in November 2019. She looks forward to working with the students and faculty in a warm and friendly environment and helping to set up your appointment. She is involved with her church, the youth group, choir and volunteering for a local community center.