About Us

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Mission Statement

As the mental health resource for the University of St. Thomas, Personal Counseling provides comprehensive psychological services to the St. Thomas community.

The staff of Personal Counseling supports the university mission in its commitment to the total development of the student.

We work to create a learning environment where our clients feel safe, respected and valued. We facilitate the process developing a balanced, healthy lifestyle, including care for self and others.

Staff

Sarah K. Armstrong, M.B.A., Psy.D., L.P.
Director of Training / Group Coordinator
(M.B.A. University of St. Thomas, 1986; Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, 1994)

Sarah's professional interests include training, working with clients who experience depression, anxiety and stress, as well as issues with self-esteem, spirituality, and family-of-origin.

Timothy J. Beyer, Ph.D., L.P.
Psychologist
(Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1999)

Tim's therapeutic approach with clients integrates developmental, experiential, psychodynamic and cognitive theories. He provides short-term, goal-oriented therapy. Tim is also available for consultation and outreach on the Minneapolis Campus.

Debra Broderick, Psy. D., L.P.
Psychologist
(Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, 2005)

Deb integrates developmental, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral theory in her approach to counseling. Her professional interests include eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma, sexual identity development, and clinical supervision.

Steve Maurer, Ph.D., L.P.
Psychologist/Practicum Coordinator
(Counseling Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1997)

Steve's professional interests include faith and spirituality, wellness and life balance, career issues, ethics and academic psychology.

Vanessa Rempel, Ph.D., L.P.
Psychologist
(Counseling Psychology, University of North Dakota, 2007)

Vanessa operates from an integrative stance, drawing upon theory and techniques ranging from Interpersonal and Existential to Cognitive-Behavioral. Vanessa works collaboratively with clients to find the therapeutic course most effective for their unique situation. Her professional interests include: performance anxiety, existential concerns, developing healthy interpersonal relationships, and attaining/maintaining a healthy work/life/school balance. She is available for consultation and outreach.

Geraldine Rockett, Ph.D., L.P.
Director of Personal Counseling/Consultation Coordinator
(Counseling Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1988)

Jeri has a second master's degree in community health and is interested in wellness issues. Her other interests include ethics, sexual violence, women's issues, student development and spirituality. She takes an integrative approach combining developmental, humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories.

Pre-doctoral Interns

Consultants

Henry Emmons, M.D.
Psychiatric Consultant
(Iowa Medical School)

Peter Zelles, Ph.D., L.P.
Consultant
(Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology)

Support Staff

Chad Kluck
Technical Process Analyst

Jean Larsen
Personal Counseling Coordinator

Pa Nhia Lee
Career Development Coordinator