Counseling & Psychiatric Services Clinical Staff

Psychiatrists & Therapists

Fellows

Administrative Staff

Testing Coordinator


Cassandra Adams, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Background

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • M.S. in Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler
  • B.A. in Psychology, Alfred University
  • SMU Counseling and Psychiatric Services Pre-Doctoral Internship 2011-2012
  • Galaxy Counseling Center, Pre-Doctoral Internship, 2010-2011
  • Dallas County Juvenile Services, Doctoral Practicum 2009-2010
  • Terrell State Hospital, Master's Practicum 2007

Focus

  • Mood disorders
  • LGBT issues
  • Interpersonal and relationship issues
  • Relational and Insight-oriented psychotherapy
  • Group psychotherapy
  • Dissertation: Attachment Influences within a Gynecological Cancer Population

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Lori Antoine, B.F.A., M.L.A.
Testing Coordinator

Background

  • B.F.A., Broadcast Journalism, Southern Methodist University
  • M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
  • Joined SMU CAPS in May 2004
  • Certified proctor for standardized, professional and academic testing
  • Member of National College Testing Association and Texas Association of Collegiate Testing Personnel
  • Email: lantoine@smu.edu (Please read this notice before emailing.)

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Rebecca Bailey, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Background

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Bachelor of Arts - Southern Methodist University
  • Clinical Associate Professor - UTHSC Dallas

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Nadia Ceccotti, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Background

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • Master of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • B.A. in History, University of Paris I-Sorbonne, France
  • SMU Counseling and Psychiatric Services Internship 2011-2012
  • Children's Medical Center at Dallas, Center for Pediatric Psychiatry, Internship, 2010 - 2011
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital, Psychology Assessment Services, Practicum, 2009 - 2010

Focus

  • Depression and Bereavement
  • Eating Disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues
  • Violence against women
  • Relational and Insight-Oriented Psychotherapy
  •  Dissertation: Partner Support & Non-Verbal Communications in Partner-Assisted-Therapy for Perinatal Depression.

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Juli Hobdy, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Juli Hobdy

Background

  • Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
  • M.S. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
  • M.F.A. Music History and Theory, Brandeis University
  • B.A. Music, Duke University
  • SMU Counseling and Testing Center, Fall 1999 to present
  • Psychology Intern, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1998-1999

Focus

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Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Kevin Lambert

Background

  • Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Spalding University
  • M.A. Clinical Psychology, Spalding University
  • B.S. Psychology with minor in Sociology, Illinois State University
  • SMU Counseling and Testing Center, Fall 2005 to Present
  • Internship at Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, Inc., 2004-2005
  • Over 5 years experience of working with families and children

Focus

  • Communication and Relational Issues
  • Ethnic Diversity Issues
  • Personal and Family Life Transitions
  • Community Building and Consultation
  • Spirituality/Faith
  • Couples Assessment and Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Training
  • Email: klambert@smu.edu (Please read this notice before emailing.)

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Ben Lippe, M.S.

Pre-Doctoral Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • M.S. Clinical Psychology, Abilene Christian University
  • B.A. Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital, Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service, Internship 2011-2012
  • Johnson County Adult Probation Department, Practicum, 2010-2011

Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Mood Disorders
  • Health Psychology
  • Life Transitions


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Jodi Mahoney, Ph.D.
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist

Background:

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • B.S. Psychology with minor in Religion, Baylor University
  • SMU, Counseling & Psychiatric Services Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2010 - 2012
  • Children's Medical Center, Center for Pediatric Psychiatry, Internship, 2009 - 2010
  • Dallas County Juvenile Department, Practicum, 2008 - 2009

Focus:

  • Depression and Bereavement
  • Eating Disorders
  • Identity Development
  • Relational and Insight-oriented psychotherapy
  • Dissertation:  Impact of Trauma on Depression in Adolescence

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Sean Mathew, MD
Psychiatrist

Background

  • Child / Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • Childrens (Dallas) General Adult Psychiatry Residency
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center / Parkland (Dallas)
  • Medical School - LSU School of Medicine (New Orleans)
  • Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Tulane University (New Orleans)
                            - Bachelor of Science in Cellular/Molecular Biology - Tulane University (New Orleans)

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Karen Chamblee Settle, Ph.D., LMFT
Licensed Psychologist

Karen Settle

Background

  • Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
  • M.A. Psychology, Southern Methodist University
  • B.B.A. Business, Texas Tech University
  • Director, SMU Counseling and Testing, 1995-2007
  • Licensed Psychologist, SMU Counseling and Testing Center, 1988 to present
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • National Register, Health Service Providers
  • Consortium Internship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Terrell State Hospital, 1987-1988

Focus

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Mary Skidmore Gibbs
Office Assistant

Background

  • University of Memphis
  • 10 years in the medical field

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Kathryn A. Sommerfelt, M.D.
Psychiatrist

Background

  • Board Certified by American Board of Psychiatry
  • Internship/Residency:  Southwestern Medical School, Department of Psychiatry
  • Medical School:  University of Texas Medical Branch
  • B.S., Midwestern State University
Focus
  • Mood and Anxiety Disorders
  • ADHD
  • Dual Diagnosis Disorders

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Cathey Soutter, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychologist
Director of CAPS

Dr. Cathey Soutter

Background

  • Ph.D. Psychology, Southern Methodist University
  • M.A. Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Southern Methodist University
  • B.A. Psychology, Southern Methodist University
  • Coordinator, Psychological Services for Women and Gender Issues, SMU Counseling & Testing Center, 1995 to Present
  • Assistant Director, SMU Human Resources/ Women's Center, 1989-1995
  • Clinical Director, Family Impact, 1988

Focus

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Christy Tucker, B.S.
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Fellow, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • B.S. in Psychology, second major in Hispanic Studies, Davidson College
  • Psychology Intern, Baylor University Medical Center, 2011-2012
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Zale-Lipshy Psychiatric Inpatient Unit, 2011
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Dallas County Juvenile Services, 2010-2011
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Parkland Palliative Care, 2010-2011
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Broughton Hospital 2008

Focus

  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Interpersonal and relationship issues
  • Women's issues
  • Trauma, grief, loss
  • Health and illness-related concerns
  • Relational and Insight-oriented psychotherapy

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Cressy Wang, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Background

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • B.A. in Psychology and Cognitive Science - University of Texas at Dallas
  • Joined SMU CAPS permanent staff in 2011

Focus

  • Depression
  • Adjustment issues
  • Multi-cultural concerns
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Sexual assault/domestic violence
  • Anxiety

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Mary Way, M.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Associate Director of CAPS

Mary Way

Background

  • Medical School - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Internship/Residence - Timberlawn Hospital - Dallas, TX
  • Bachelor of Arts - Brown University

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Lian Zhu, B.A.
Pre-doctoral Fellow, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • B.A. in Psychology and Cognitive Science, Northwestern University
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Dallas County Juvenile Services, 2011-2012

Focus

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Identity Development
  • Interpersonal and relationship issues
  • Psychodynamic and Insight-oriented psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy