E-MAIL POLICY STATEMENT:
Please note that the Counseling Center discourages the use of email communication between counselors and clients. Email is not a confidential form of communication, nor is it an appropriate medium for urgent or emergency messages.
The Counseling Centers does not provide counseling through email. In case of emergency, call the Counseling Center at x3500 (business hours only), AU Public Safety at x3636, or your local emergency response services.
Counseling Center
202-885-3500
Fax: 202-885-1397
Mary Graydon, Room 214
Mon and Tues, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wed - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Summer/Break Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Collins, Wanda J
Director of Counseling Center
Dr. Wanda Collins is a licensed psychologist and Director of the Counseling Center at American University. Her theoretical orientation incorporates developmental, psychodynamic, and existential frameworks. She has particular interests in: Group thera... [More]
Dr. Traci Callandrillo is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia. She serves as the Assistant Director for Clinical Services at the Counseling Center at American University. Before coming to AU, Dr. Callandrillo was the Assistant Directo... [More]
Dr. Jeanne Piette is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is the Assistant Director for Training at the Counseling Center at American University. Dr. Piette’s past professional experience includes serving as a staff psychologist and supervisor at th... [More]
Dr. Ana Buenaventura received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University. She serves as a Staff Clinician at American University’s Counseling Center where she provides individual and group counseling to students. Prior to ... [More]
Dr. Keum-Hyeong Choi is a licensed clinical psychologist in District of Columbia and Maryland. She practices her clinical work primarily within the developmental perspectives and integrative therapeutic approaches. Her special interests include attac... [More]
Dr. Charrise de Vera Hipol is a licensed psychologist in the District of Columbia and Virginia. She provides individual and group psychotherapy using an integrative theoretical approach. Prior to coming to American University, Dr. Hipol worked at uni... [More]
Dr. Amanda Rahimi is a licensed clinical psychologist in the District of Columbia, providing both individual and group counseling to AU students. Her special interests in this work include women’s mental health issues, cultural identity development, ... [More]
Marsha, a native Washingtonian, began working in the former “Center for Psychological and Learning Services” here 1996 after managing a private mental health partnership in downtown Washington for 17 years.
Tavia, a native Washingtonian, came to AU via Select Staffing Temporary Agency in early 2000. Tavia started as an Administrative Assistant in the former “Center for Psychological and Learning Services” and is currently the Sr. Administrative Assistan... [More]
CLINICAL TRAINEE STAFF
American University Counseling Center is an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical training site for pre-doctoral interns. Every academic year we welcome four clinical interns from outstanding doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology to our staff.
2012-2013 Clinical Interns:
Alex Afram - George Mason University
Alysondra Duke - University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Philicia Rubin - California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco
David Songco - Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Each academic year our staff is also joined by six clinical externs who are advanced graduate students in clinical psychology or clinical social work from graduate programs in the DC area and Mid-Atlantic region.
2012-2013 Clinical Externs:
Our staff is also comprised of Practicum trainees who are first- and second-year graduate students in the clinical psychology program at American University. All of our staff trainees participate in coursework, individual and group supervision, outreach and consultation activities, and the delivery of psychological services to American University students.
