Counseling & Psychiatric Services Clinical Staff
Psychiatrists & Therapists
- Rebecca Bailey, Ph.D.
- Juli Hobdy, Ph.D.
- Kevin Lambert, Psy.D.
- Kelly Robinson, Ph.D.
- Karen Settle, Ph.D., LMFT
- Michael Shiekh, M.D.
- Cathey Soutter, Ph.D.
- Peter Forsyth Thomas, M.S.
- Valerie Tiffany, MS
- Mary Way, M.D.
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
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
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
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
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

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
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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