Belcher-Nelson, Lisa
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5160
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108N
Education: B.S., Ohio University
M.S., University of Akron
Bentley-Murphy, Contae
Assistant Professor
contae.bentley-murphy@tri-c.edu
(216) 987-4280
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSS 130
Education: B.S., Ohio University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Berg, Kevin
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5395
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108Q
Education: Ph.D. in Social Work, Walden University
M.S.W. in Social Work, Cleveland State University
M.A. in Sociology, Bowling Green State University
B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Bowling Green State University
About: Kevin Berg is a licensed social worker in Ohio, with a specialization in chemical dependency, co-occurring disorders, anxiety and depression. He has taught courses in general studies, sociology and social work.
Brown, Lani
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5385
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108 I
Education: B.S., Ohio University
M.S., University of Akron
Carrington, Gary
Professor
(216) 987-4664
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, SSC 130
Education: B.A., Morehouse College
M.Ed., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Cox, Suzanne
Associate Professor
(216) 987-3579
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SHCS 141 I
Education: B.A., West Virginia University
M.A., West Virginia University
Ed.S., University of Kentucky
Dalton, Arelia
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2033
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, ESS 2213
Education: B.A., Cleveland State University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
M.B.A., University of Akron
Davis, Jeanette
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4170
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSS 130, room 109U
Education: M.Ed. in Community Counseling, Kent State University
B.A. in Psychology, Ursuline College
Associate of Arts, Tri-C
About: Jeanette Davis is a counselor at the Metropolitan Campus, teaching GEN-1070 FYE, GEN-1022: Strategies for Success and GEN-1100: Mental Wellness and the College Student. She is licensed by the Counselor and Social Worker Board as a counselor, social worker and marriage and family therapist to practice mental health, personal and academic counseling. Davis has conducted various types of workshops in the community and at Tri-C.
Drane, Deborah
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4146
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus
Education: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed in Adult Learning and Development
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Ellis, Kellee
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-3042
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SHCS 141K
Education: B.A., Ohio University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
M.B.A, Youngstown State University
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S)
Ghodooshim, Morad
Professor
(216) 987-2284
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, E3-2422
Hawkins, Christopher
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2548
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, E3-2216
Education: B.A., Cleveland State University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
Ph.D., Cleveland State University
Heinlen, Kathleen
Associate Professor
(216) 987-3901
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SHCS 141O
Education: Ph.D. in Urban Education: Counseling, Cleveland State University
M.Ed. in Community Agency Counseling
Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Endorsement
About: Ky Heinlen has experience in the mental health field since 1998 and over 20 years of experience teaching. She has clinical expertise in the areas of trauma, attachment, marriage counseling and the treatment of anxiety and depression. She teaches Career Exploration and First Year Experience at the College. She has had multiple publications and has presented at state and national conferences. She is also a Certified Daring Way™ facilitator with Brene Brown.
Hrovat, Jennifer
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-4139
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus
Education: B.A., Denison University
M.A., John Carroll University
Huang, Wei
Professor
(216) 987-2268
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, E3 2422
Education: B.A., Guangxi Institute for Nationalities, China
M.Ed., Millersville University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Indriolo, Leila
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5384
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108 O
Education: Graduate Certificate- Positive Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
B.A. in Psychology, University of Toledo
M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
Johnson, Robert
Professor
(216) 987-5084
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108A
Education: B.A., Kent State University
M.Ed., Kent State University
Ph.D., Capella University
Kuntz, Kevin
Professor
(216) 987-2048
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, ESS-2210
Education: B.A., University of Akron
M.A.Ed., University of Akron
Lanier, Linda
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-0303
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSS 109R
Education: B.A., University of Akron
M.Ed., Kent State University
Lybarger, Jennifer
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5381
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108L
Education: Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology, University of Missouri
M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development, Cleveland State University
B.A. in Sociology, Miami University
About: Jennifer Lybarger has been with the college since 2000 and has been a member of the Counseling Faculty since 2006. Prior to Cuyahoga Community College, she worked as a social worker in residential treatment and vocational counseling. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Miami University and her Master of Education in Adult Learning and Development at Cleveland State University. In 2023, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology through The University of Missouri.
In addition to helping students reach their educational goals, Jennifer enjoys food, travel, British television, and spending time with friends and family. A North Carolina native, Jennifer has lived in Northeast Ohio since 1989.
Melnick, David
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-0203
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSS 130
Education: B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
Nardecchia, David
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5382
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS 108P
Education: B.A., Kent State University
M.Ed., Kent State University
Nickens, Shawn
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-5391
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Westshore Campus, SHCS 141P
Education: B.A., College of Wooster
M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
Pickens, Toni
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5396
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108H
Education: B.A., Ohio University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Posey, Samantha
Assistant Professor
(216) 987-2387
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, ESS 2422
Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.S., Kent State University
Stewart, Lemuel
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5383
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108V
Education: B.S., Cleveland State University
M.S., Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., Cleveland State University
Williams, Cassandra
Associate Professor
(216) 987-2287
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Eastern Campus, ESS 2229
Education: B.S., Bowling Green University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Winston, Barbara
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4382
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus
Education: B.A., Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., Cleveland State University
Zambetti, Adam
Associate Professor
(216) 987-5823
Department: Counseling
Office Location: Western Campus, WSS G108C
Education: A.A., Cuyahoga Community College
A.S., Cuyahoga Community College
B.S., University of Akron
M.S., Franklin University
M.Ed., University of Akron
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University