Student Counseling Center

The UTD Student Counseling Center provides services and programs designed to assist students in achieving emotional well-being necessary for success. Help is given to students to manage personal demands that interfere with his or her academic progress.

Meet Our Staff

The Counseling Center's staff of licensed/supervised psychologists and other mental health professionals is available by appointment, or in times of emergency.

James Cannici, Ph.D.
Director and Licensed Psychologist

Ellie Hakim, Ph.D.
Assistant Director and Licensed Psychologist

Sharon Bowles, LCSW
Counseling Specialist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Smitha Bhat, Psy.D.
Psychologist

Jessica Forshee, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Ellen Greenwald, Ph.D., LPC
Psychologist

Yael Avivi, M.S.

Predoctoral Psychology Intern, University of Miami

Kristin Harris-McDonald, M.A.

Predoctoral Psychology Intern, Texas Women’s University

Arlene Rivero, M.S.

Predoctoral Psychology Intern, University of North Texas

Shelley Long, M.A.

Practicum Counselor, Texas Women’s University

Sarah Ramby Phillips, M.A.

Practicum Counselor, University of North Texas

Erin Schrader

Practicum Counselor, Texas Women’s University

Jay Ragan
Administrative Assistant I, B.A. University of Texas at Austin

 

Student Counseling Center
Student Union, SU 1.608
(972) 883-2575