Counseling & Psychiatric Services Clinical Staff

Psychiatrists & Therapists

Interns

Administrative Staff

Yael E. Avivi, MS
Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Miami
  • MS, Clinical psychology, University of Miami
  • BA, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
  • Individual Therapist, University of Miami Counseling Center 2007-2008
  • Psychoeducational Testing Administrator and Report Writer, Miami Counseling and Resource Center 2007
  • Group Therapist and Group Co-facilitator, The Wellness Community Greater Miami 2006-2007
  • Group Therapist, Coping with Depression, University of Miami Psychological Services Center 2006
  • Psychoeducational Testing Administrator and Report Writer, University of Miami Psychological Services Center Summer 2006, 2004-2005
  • Individual Therapist, University of Miami Psychological Services Center 2005-2006
  • Couples Therapist, University of Miami Psychological Services Center 2005
  • Individual Therapist, University of Miami Psychological Services Center 2004-2005
Focus
  • Dissertation: Spousal Facilitation and Hindrance of Goal Pursuit as Predictors of Personal Well-being and Marital Satisfaction over Time

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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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Mary Skidmore Gibbs
Office Assistant

Background

  • University of Memphis
  • 10 years in the medical field

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Kristin Harris-McDonald, MA
Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman’s University
  • MA Counseling Psychology, Texas Woman’s University
  • BA Psychology, Lyon College
  • Psychology Trainee, Galaxy Counseling Center, 2007 – 2008
  • Psychology Trainee, University of Texas at Dallas Student Counseling Center, 2005 – 2006

Focus

  • Dissertation: Competition among women
  • Women’s issues
  • Diversity issues

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Juli Hobdy, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology Training Director

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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Jennifer L. Hughes
Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, UT Southwestern

Background

  • Ph.D. (in progress), Clinical Psychology, UT Southwestern Medical Center
  • MPH (Master of Public Health, in progress), UT Health Science Center
  • BA Psychology, Baylor University
  • Practicum Student, Children’s Medical Center Inpatient Unit
  • Practicum Student, Episcopal School of Dallas Counseling Center
  • Practicum Student, Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center

Focus

  • Suicide prevention
  • Positive psychology

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

  • 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: lkrone@smu.edu (Please read this notice before emailing.)

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Kevin C. Lambert, Psy.D.
Psychotherapist

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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Arlene Rivero, MS
Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern, Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology

Background

  • Doctoral Candidate, Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
  • MS Psychology, University of North Texas
  • BA Psychology, University of North Texas
  • Housing Counselor, University of North Texas 2006 – 2008
  • Psychology Practicum Student, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 2005 – 2006

Focus

  • Dissertation, Relational Aggression in Boys and Girls with ADHD

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Kelly Robinson, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Background

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
  • M.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, Northwestern University
  • SMU Counseling and Psychiatric Services, Postdoctoral Fellow and Intern
  • Parkland Health and Hospital System/Amelia Court HIV/AIDS Clinic, Intern
  • Fairhill School and Diagnostic Assessment Center, Intern
  • Business experience prior to embarking on a career in psychology, primarily in strategic planning and marketing

Focus

  • Insight-oriented Psychotherapy
  • Stress Management for Professionals
  • Individual Life Transitions

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Karen R. Chamblee Settle, Ph.D., LMFT
Licensed Psychologist
Coordinator, Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology

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
  • Consortium Internship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Terrell State Hospital, 1987-1988
  • 7 years experience in the business field, primarily in banking/finance

Focus

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Michael Shiekh, M.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist

Michael Shiekh

Background

  • Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine
  • Internship/Residency - The University Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Bachelor of Arts - College of the Holy Cross

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Cathey Soutter, Ph.D.
Counseling Psychologist
Associate Director

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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Peter Forsyth Thomas, M.S.
Psychotherapist

Background

  • M.S. Psychology, University of North Texas
  • B.S. Counselor Education, University of North Texas
  • Adolescent/Child Program Specialist, Adolescent and Family Therapist, and Case Manager, Green Oaks Hospital, HCA,  1995-2007
  • Housing Counselor, University of North Texas, 2000-2003
  • Testing Administrator, Mansfield Independent School District, 2003
  • Psychological Assistant, UT Southwestern Medical Center Neuropsychology Lab, 1990-1994
  • Dissertation: Adolescent Suicidal and Self-Mutilation Behaviors
  • 2005 Therapist of the Year – Green Oaks Hospital, HCA

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Valerie Tiffany, MS
Psychotherapist

Background

  • MS and MA, Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
  • MS, Human Resource Management, New School for Social Research, New York City
  • BS, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
  • Pre-doctoral psychology internship, Dallas Metropolitan Consortium in Psychology
  • SMU CAPS 2002 – present
  • Health and Human Resource Center 1998 – 2000
  • YWCA San Diego 1996 – 1998
  • Rainbow Psychological Services, Brooklyn, NY 1992 – 1996

Focus

  • Psychoanalysis
  • Organizational psychodynamics
  • Birth order and family dynamics
  • Life transitions
  • Career development

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

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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Travis Whitfill
Pre-doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Background

  • Ph.D. (in progress), Clinical Psychology, UT Southwestern Medical School
  • B.A. Psychology, Texas A&M University
  • Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center
  • Johnson County Probation Center
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital Assessment Services

Focus

  • Psychotherapy (Individual, Couples, and Group)
  • Personality Assessment

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David M. Young, MA
Counseling and Psychiatric Services Intern

Background

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
    Degree expected in August 2010
    UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX
  • Post-Graduate Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program
    Currently enrolled
    Dallas Psychoanalytic Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Master of Arts in Psychology, 2005
    San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 1997
    Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
  • Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX (August 2008 – Present)
    Counseling and Psychiatric Services
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX (June 2008 – Present)
    Psychiatric Emergency Room
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, TX (Aug 2007 – Present)
    Southwestern Psychotherapy Referral Service
  • Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX (January 2008 – August 2008)
    Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Service
  • Vogel Alcove, Haven for Children of the Homeless, Dallas, TX (Sept 2007–Dec 2007)
    Social Services Department
  • Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, Dallas, TX (May 2007 – August 2007)
    Psychology Department

Focus

  • Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
  • Attachment theory and measurement

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