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Counseling and Psychological Services is staffed by licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers and supervised interns. We are a diverse group from the standpoint of age, gender, ethnicity, and special skills. Our staff consists of the following professionals:

Senior Staff:

Joy Stewart-James, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Student Health & Counseling

Karen Durst, Ph.D.
Clinical Director

 

Annell Adams, M.D.

Psychiatrist
Dr. Adams holds board certification in psychiatry as well as in integrative and holistic medicine, and has advanced training with the Center for Mind Body Medicine. Thus far in her career, she has focused on integrative and holistic medicine, as well as women’s mental health. Dr. Adams studied nutrition as an undergraduate, and completed an adult psychiatry residency. Dr. Adams incorporates nutrition and mind-body skills in her evaluation and treatment of patients, taking a functional medicine approach to psychiatric evaluations and management. Dr. Adams believes that through this approach, people can achieve their optimal potential.

Katie Hodgson, ASW

Case Manager
Katie received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Jose State. She completed her internships in San Francisco at The Homeless Advocacy Project and San Francisco General Hospital’s Trauma Recovery Center. Her areas of interest include suicide prevention, trauma, dual-diagnosis and eating disorders. Katie feels privileged to provide case management & counseling for the diverse and unique student population at Sac State. Her approach is validating, empathetic and culturally sensitive while providing cognitive behavioral skills and psychoeducation as needed. She strives to connect students to community resources where they can further personal and academic goals.

Regina Kentner, Psy.D.

Psychologist
Dr. Kentner is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received her B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and her M.A. and PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Kentner’s areas of interest include Grief/Loss, Developmental and Learning Disabilities, and Life Transitions.

Laili McGrew, LCSW

Licensed Social Worker
Laili is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She attended Sacramento State for both her B.A. in Child Development and her Masters Degree in Social Work. She has been licensed since 1994. She enjoys working with all ages, but especially enjoys working with adolescents and young adults. Some areas of interest include improving self-care, making healthy relationship choices, body image issues and helping people resolve trauma.

Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D.

Psychologist
Dr. Petruzzelli is a Licensed Psychologist and obtained her Doctorate in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Petruzzelli has had specialized training in the areas of Health Psychology, Sports Psychology, Athlete Issues, Psychological Testing, and College Student Issues. Dr. Petruzzelli is an advocate of students and people reaching their peak potential in life, school, and sport.

Rene’ Reis, MFT

Licensed Therapist

Rene’ has been a licensed Marriage & Family therapist since 2000. She obtained both her BA and MS from CSUS. Rene’ has been providing individual, couple, family and group therapy since attending Grad School in the mid 1990’s. She worked at W.E.A.V.E., a domestic violence and sexual assault agency for over seven years where she developed her knowledge, skills and compassion working with individuals who have experienced trauma. Rene’ later became the clinical director for a county mental health clinic where she provided years of clinical supervision for individuals working towards a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work and Clinical Psychology. Rene’ feels she has found herself “back home” as part of the CSUS team and has commitment and determination in supporting students’ desire to develop skills and empathy with themselves, whether it is to manage emotions, stress, trauma or relationships.

Michael “Mick” Rogers, LCSW

Licensed Social Worker
Mick graduated from UNC-CH in 1980. He focused on families overcoming serious physical health problems, poverty and abuse. He is interested in working with couples who are overcoming relationship crises. Mick is certified as an Advanced Clinical Supervisor.

Darren Smith, Psy.D.

Psychologist
Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist who obtained his Bachelor’s of Education and Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  He then graduated with his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.  He completed his internship at Patton State Hospital, an adult, forensic, inpatient psychiatric facility, in Southern California, were he served as a staff psychologist for four years before coming to CSUS in 2012. In therapy, Dr. Smith’s approach is to be warm and empathic while providing cognitive and behavioral skills where needed.  Dr. Smith enjoys seeing students grow, meet challenges, and fulfill their potential as students and human beings

 

 

MSW-II Clinical Social Work Interns

Julia Hozapfel

Christy Pebler