Part-Time Staff Directory
Jessica Clarke, MS, LMFT
Part-Time Counselor
Jessica joined Stetson University Counseling Services in the Fall of 2023 but has been a proud Hatter for many years! She received both her undergraduate and graduate degree from Stetson in 2009 and 2011 making her a double Hatter! She has worked in Stetson’s Greek Life department as a graduate assistant and later at Stetson’s Student Success Center as a staff member. Jessica has years of experience in the counseling field, having worked with couples, families, children, adolescents and adults. She’s worked in agency settings as well as schools.
Jessica believes everyone has the potential to grow, learn and improve. Her hope as a counselor is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, so she can meet you where you are and understand what may be going on in your life. Jessica’s therapeutic approach is eclectic; she uses CBT, expressive arts, person-centered, strength-based and solution focused practices. Jessica understands college is a season that brings change and there can be a lot of “newness”. With collaboration and compassion, Jessica works to empower and support students in their journey to meet their goals.
Outside of work Jessica enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring with her friends and family.
Education
- MS, Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, Stetson University
- BS, Psychology, Stetson University
Licensure/Training and Certification(s)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MT2972)
- Stetson Safe Zone Training
- Sand Tray Play Therapy Level 1
- Play Therapy
Primary Therapeutic Approach(es)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Strengths Based
Interest Areas
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Body Image
- Self-Care/Wellness
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness
Christine Young
Graduate Counseling Intern
Christine (she/her) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2024 as a Graduate Counseling Intern and is currently enrolled in Stetson's graduate program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has a strong background in communications and works as the Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Storytelling at Stetson's Center for Community Engagement.
With more than a decade of experience helping nonprofits and businesses tell their stories, Christine is excited to bring her skills to a career dedicated to helping others narrate and navigate their own stories. She believes that therapy, in its best form, allows us the time, space, and safety necessary to reflect on the impact of our unique experiences and decide what steps to take forward for ourselves.
Beyond work, Christine enjoys thrifting, reading, arts and crafts, and spending time with her friends and family.
Education
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Stetson University, expected graduation May 2025
- BA, Communications and Psychology, Flagler College, 2012
Licensure/Training & Certification(s)
- Suicide Assessment and Prevention Certified
Interest Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Holistic Wellness
- Identity Development
- LGBTQIA++
- Life Transitions
- Mindfulness
- Self-Care
- Trauma
Elizabeth Cassidy
Graduate Counseling Intern
Elizabeth joined Stetson University Counseling Services as a Graduate Counseling Intern in August 2024. She is currently studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rollins College. Elizabeth previously worked as a psychometrist where she primarily administered assessments for dementia, autism, and ADHD. Elizabeth also previously worked as a domestic violence victim advocate and is passionate about healthy relationship dynamics.
Elizabeth practices an eclectic approach to therapy. She recognizes each client is unique and may benefit from an equally unique blend of theories and techniques. Her hope is to help clients show up as their most authentic selves.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys reading fantasy, thrillers, and young adult fiction. She also loves rewatching episodes of Bob's Burgers or Friends with her pit bull boxer mix, Phoebe.
Education
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College (expected graduation May 2025)
- BA, Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
- BJ, Journalism (Print and Digital News), University of Missouri-Columbia
Licensure/Training & Certification(s)
- Psychological First Aid Certificate
- Baker Act and Suicide Prevention Training
- Marchman Act Basics
- CALM - Counseling on Access to Lethal means
- CPR and First Aid
- Trauma
- LGBTQIA++
- College Student Mental Health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Mindfulness
Malikiya Linehan
Graduate Counseling Intern
Malikiya (she/her) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2024 as a Graduate Counseling Intern. She’s currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at Stetson University. Malikiya previously interned at Grace Medical Home in Orlando, Florida. She is familiar with an integrative behavioral healthcare model that involves both a person-centered approach and dialectical-behavioral therapy. Malikiya is enthusiastic about working with minorities and approaching therapy through a multicultural lens. She is passionate about creating a safe environment where clients can thrive while working towards their goals.
During her free time, she enjoys visiting theme parks, festivals, and spending time with her husband.
Education
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Stetson University, expected graduation November 2024
- BA, Psychology, Georgia State University, 2020
Licensure/Training & Certification(s)
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention Certified
- Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
- Psychological First Aid Online Training Certificate
Interest Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Holistic Wellness
- Religion and Spirituality
- Mindfulness
- Self-Care
- Trauma
Randi Stephens
Graduate Counseling Intern
Randi (they/them) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2024 as a Graduate Counseling Intern. They received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Stetson before moving onto Stetson’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, making them a double hatter. They approach counseling through an intersectional lens, allowing them to acknowledge how everyone's unique identity interacts with the systems around them. They use a blend of psychodynamic and behavioral therapy to provide clients with the insight they need to create positive change. They look forward to serving their community and providing a safe space for all students. In their free time they enjoy spending time with friends, playing video games, and writing short stories.
Education
- MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Stetson University (in progress; expected Summer 2025)
- BS, Psychology, Stetson University; Minor: Sociology
Licensure/Training & Certification(s)
- Introduction to the Baker Act Certificate
- Marchman Act Basics Certificate
- Psychological First Aid Training
- Skills for Psychological Recovery Training
Interest Areas
- LGBTQIA++
- Multicultural Counseling
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Identity Development
- Life Transitions
Shane Faulk
Graduate Counseling Intern
Shane (He/Him) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August of 2024 as a Graduate Counseling Intern. He is currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Rollins College. Shane previously worked as a Graduate Assistant for Rollins College Center for Career and Life Planning. He utilizes an integrated approach that primarily focuses on Gestalt, Reality Choice and Emotion-focused therapies. Shane also incorporates existential, psychodynamic, and neuroscience perspectives through the lens of multicultural counseling. However, Shane is more than capable of changing approaches to connect with any client/student that he works with. He believes that every person has the capacity for change and to reach the best version of themselves. He is committed to helping clients reach their full potential in life, career, or academics.
Shane enjoys learning about history, philosophy, film and television, and playing video games in his free time. He believes that there are valuable life lessons that can be learned from these multiple mediums that can be incorporated into therapy. He also enjoys spending time with his dog Lady May.
Education
- M A, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College (in progress; expected May 2025)
BA, Psychology, Minor in History, Flagler College
Licensure/Training & Certification(s)
- Psychological First Aid Certificate
- CALM-Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- Baker Act and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate
Interest Areas
- Career Counseling
- Student-Athletes
- Substance Abuse
- Identity Development
- College Student Mental Health
- Neuro Psychology and Evolutionary Psychology
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
- Personality Disorders