Counseling Staff

Meet our Counseling Services staff

FULL-TIME STAFF

Bud earned his MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed his pre-doctoral internship at the University of Iowa Counseling Services. His specialty areas for his doctorate were in group psychotherapy and multicultural issues in counseling.  He is licensed as a psychologist in Indiana and North Carolina. Bud has worked with a wide variety of students and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, sexual assault, stress management, adjustment, identity, sexual orientation and less frequent concerns like bipolar disorders or psychotic disorders. His approach to counseling is based in interpersonal theory but is eclectic in intervention selection and application. Most of his professional career has been spent in university/college counseling centers, but he also has some experience in community mental health, hospitals, and in private practice.  Bud also holds an M.Div. in theology with a concentration in campus ministry.

Quamina Carter, M.S., LMHC 
cLINICAL COUNSELOR 

Quamina is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana. She has Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Martin University.  Quamina has studied alternative treatments for addiction in Vancouver, BC and China.  Quamina’s personal interests include traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Scott Hamilton, M.S., LMHC, NCC
Clinical Counselor

Scott is a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Indiana and a National Certified Counselor. He joined the DePauw Counseling Staff in August 2010. He graduated from Anderson University in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and from Indiana State University in 2007 with a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has previously worked as a counselor at community mental health centers and a state prison. He has experience working with a wide array of both clinical and everyday struggles. In practice, Scott primarily operates from mindfulness-based approaches. He uses the counseling process to help students connect with their struggles in a way that enhances their ability to commit to a meaningful life based on freely-chosen values.

Sharon Smith, MDiv, MA, LMHC
Clinical Counselor

Sharon is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Indiana. She graduated from Taylor University with a double major in Psychology and Christian Education. She has a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and is an ordained Presbyterian minister. She served in a variety of ministry positions in New Jersey, Nevada and Indiana before returning to school for a counseling degree. She received a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary. She enjoys working with people of all ages and has experience with the whole spectrum of mental health issues. She has worked in a number of different settings including a Catholic convent and a state prison. Her counseling approach is creatively client centered, and she uses a variety of approaches when working with clients.

PART-TIME STAFF

HEATHER A. HAMMONS, RD, CD
REGISTERED DIETICIAN

Heather received her Bachelor of Science from Ball State University in 2001 and completed her dietetic internship through the Indiana University School of Medicine in 2002. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Indiana Dietetic Association, Central Indiana District Dietetic Association, Academy for Eating Disorders & the Eating Disorder Task Force of Indiana. She also works full-time for IU Health at the Charis Center for Eating Disorders in Indianapolis. Heather joined the DePauw staff in 2008. She is available to see students for nutritional counseling on the second Friday (typically) of each month during the academic year, excluding Winter Term.

mARK D. SNELSON, MD
PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Snelson completed his pre-med program and attained his MD from Indiana University. He has practiced psychiatry for over 35 years and has vast experience working with a number of mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and Bipolar. In particular, he has a lot of experience working with young adults. In addition to his position at DePauw he is also a consulting psychiatrist for Ball State University and runs a private practice as well.

SUPPORT STAFF

Cheryl Zoll, CPC
Office Manager

Cheryl joined the DePauw University staff in 1997.  Cheryl has worked in various medical offices through the years since receiving her medical terminology certification in 1988 at Bluffton Regional Hospital where she worked as medical transcriptionist.  She received her medical coding certification in 2011 through the American Academy of Professional Coders.  Personal interests include staying involved with her three children and three grandchildren, as well as motorcycle riding and tennis.