All staff regardless of their professional interests are licensed mental health professionals in their respective field with the ability to address any concern that a student presents with.
Clinical Staff
Amber Bennett, LMSW, LCSW
Director, Clinical Social Worker
Masters of Social Work, University of Albany
ambennet@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: family systems, anxiety, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA
Patricia Frueh, Psy.D.
Assistant Director
Doctor of Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology
pjfrueh@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: anxiety, depression, trauma, group psychotherapy and psychological assessments
Nancy Taglione, LMSW, ACSW
Clinical Social Worker
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
nktaglio@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: trauma, depression and anxiety, disordered eating, body image and self-esteem issues, EMDR, and the Myers-Briggs type indicator
Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP
Limited License Psychologist
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University
cpmcleod@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and psychological assessments
Kerri Mayra, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
Masters of Social Work, University of Maine
kbmayra@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: grief and loss, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, self-esteem and family members with mental illness
Eric Arundel
Clinical Counselor
Masters in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University
emarundel@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: relationships, anxiety, loneliness, mindfulness, spirituality and acceptance commitment therapy
Case Management Staff
Karmen Markham, BSW
Case Manager
Bachelors in Social Work, Northern Michigan University
karmen@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: academic performance, neuroscience of learning, and suicide prevention
Dayna Browning, MEd
Case Manager & Learning Specialist
Master of Education, Auburn University
dmbrowni@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: academic performance, learning strategies, mental health, and mindfulness
Medication Management Staff
Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP
Nurse PractitionerFamily Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
lmeyer@mtu.edu
Professional Interests: mental health, college health, and emergency medicine
Administrative Staff
Elizabeth Weaver
Administrative Specialist
eweaver@mtu.edu