Counseling Staff
Trevor Yuhas, Psy.D., hspp Assistant Dean of Student Wellness and Director, DePauw University Counseling Services
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.
Rebecca Roberts, M.ED., LMHC CLINICAL COUNSELOR
Becky received her undergraduate degree in Sociology-Social Work from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana and continued her education at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas where she received her Master's of Education in Counseling. She returned from Texas and was a Clinical Counselor at Franklin College. She enjoys working with students to help them live healthy, happy lives.
Nidhal Newash, MSW, LCSW CLINICAL COUNSELOR
Nidhal is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). She graduated with an MSW from Temple University and a BA from Earlham College. Nidhal is a trauma-informed clinician with additional training in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure and has completed Level I and Level II of Internal Family Systems training. Nidhal tailors her approach to meet the needs of each student individually.
Sarah Beams, MS, LMHCA, NCC Clinical Counselor, MINDful College Connections
Lauren Necesario Smith, Psy.D., HSPP PART-TIME STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST
Doctoral Trainees
Jack Mason Doctoral Trainee he/him
Sarah Ramp Doctoral Trainee she/her
Psychiatry Staff
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. Dr. Snelson is generally on campus for appointments 2 days per month.
Madeline Briere, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Madeline has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner for over 8 years, primarily focused on treating children and adolescents. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the St. Vincent Stress Center where she maintains on staff. She has served as the primary provider for the adolescent intensive outpatient program serving those with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.
She has additional training through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute with a goal to go beyond symptom reduction and reach a state of wellness. She is also certified in Reflective Practices Mentoring, serving as a mentor for many fellow nurse practitioners.
Madeline completed her undergraduate education at DePauw University before pursuing her graduate nursing degree at Vanderbilt University. She is a member of Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI) and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).
She believes that mental health symptoms rarely exist in a vacuum and loves to work with entire families and/or support systems to ensure she is addressing the whole picture.
Office Staff
Heather Woodall, BS counseling services office manger
Heather comes to us with a background managing a small family medical practice. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Indiana State University. Heather grew up in Maryland near the beach. She resides in Greencastle with her husband and 3 children on the family farm along with their goats, sheep and swine. Heather and her family are heavily involved in 4-H and FFA and she currently serves as the Putnam County Fairboard treasurer.