Part-Time Staff Directory

Stephanie Apuli, MA, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern, Part-Time Temporary Counselor

Stephanie (she/her) joined Stetson University Counseling Services as a Pre-Practicum Trainee in November 2020 to assist with our Outreach Program and rejoined the team as a Graduate Counseling Intern in August 2022. She returned to the team as a Part-Time temporary Counselor in August 2023. Stephanie has volunteered with the Crisis Text Line as a crisis counselor for almost 4 years gaining valuable experience in basic counseling skills and training. Through volunteering her time to help others in crisis, she has found an interest in working with the college community. As a person of color, she understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in both outreach and counseling services on college campuses. Stephanie approaches counseling through an individual and holistic lens, using practices tailored to each client’s unique life experiences and cultural identities. Her goal is to create a warm and non-judgmental safe space where everyone can be their true authentic selves. She believes that each person is the expert of their own life, which is why it is important to work collaboratively with each individual on their goals in therapy.

• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College
• BS, Psychology, University of Central Florida

• Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern IMH24320
• Current Clinical Supervisor: Erika Lohmus, MA
  Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Florida, MH13934
• LGBTQIA++ Safe Zone Training at Stetson University
• Trained Crisis Counselor – Crisis Text Line
• CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
• Baker Act and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate
• Psychological Frist Aid Training
• ICS 100 Training
• Marchman Act Basics

• Crisis
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Multicultural Counseling
• Self-Care
• Mindfulness
• First Generation College Students

Jessica Clarke, MS, LMFT, Part-Time Temporary 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, adolescence 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

Alexandra Newcomb, B.S., Graduate Counseling Intern

Alex (she/her/her) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2023 as a Graduate Counseling Intern.  She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at Rollins College.  Alex previously worked as a Graduate Assistant at the Rollins College Wellness Center. She utilizes a collaborative, person-centered therapy approach while applying a multicultural and social justice perspective. Alex knows that every client is different, so she is enthusiastic about incorporating various individualized theories and techniques to best meet each person's needs. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment to assist her clients in overcoming life’s challenges.

During her free time, she enjoys music, painting, and going to the beach, and spending quality with time loved ones, and her black cat Sokka. 

Education

• M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College (in progress; expected May 2024)
• B.S., Psychology, University of Central Florida

Licensure/Training & Certification(s)

• Psychological First Aid Certificate
• C.A.L.M.-Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
• Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
• Baker Act and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate

Interest Areas

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Multicultural Counseling
• Self-Care
• Mindfulness
• Strength and Resilience
• Adjustment and Life Transitions
• Identity Development 
• Holistic Wellness

Joy Harlynking, B.A., Graduate Counseling Intern

Joy (she/her) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2023 as a Graduate Counseling Intern. She is currently enrolled in the Rollins College Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program with a concentration in Family and Relationship Therapy. She is passionate about working with students through their identity development as they transition into young adulthood. Through an integrative approach of psychodynamic, client-centered, multicultural, and trauma informed theories, she hopes to help clients gain insight into how their past has shaped who they are in the present and empower them to make new choices that will guide their future. As every client is unique, the therapeutic approach is tailored to each client’s needs and experiences that allows them to be authentically themselves. Given her background in yoga and meditation, she believes in bringing a mindful presence to the therapeutic space and incorporates mindfulness techniques where needed. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading, crosswords, and has a huge passion for fashion.

Education

• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College (in progress; expected May 2024)
• BA., Psychology, Rollins College

Licensure/Training & Certification(s)

• Psychological First Aid Certificate
• C.A.L.M.-Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
• Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
• Baker Act and Suicide Prevention Training Certificate
• Marchman Act Basics
• Safe Zone Training
• QPR Trained

Interest Areas

• Identity Development
• Trauma
• Stress Management
• Multicultural Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mindfulness
• Healthy Relationship Development
• LGBTQIA++

Sydney Annas B.A., Graduate Counseling Intern

Sydney (she/her) joined Stetson University Student Counseling Services in August 2023 as a Graduate Counseling Intern. She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at Rollins College. She has a strong academic background, a wealth of real-world experience, and is a highly skilled professional in the higher education field. At the University of Central Florida, she took part in and helped to direct various research projects examining anxiety among college students. She has served as a Graduate Assistant for Career exploration at the Rollins College Center for Career and Life Planning, where she gave invaluable guidance to undergraduate students and working alumni. She has also worked with Rollins Violence Prevention and the Office of Title IX to educate students about sexual violence prevention, and she supported sexual survivors in her community. Sydney believes that everyone has a story to tell and deserves to have their voice heard. She enjoys having a collaborative connection with her clients and the college community. Sydney approaches counseling with person-centered aspects while including mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques.

Education

• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rollins College, expected graduation May 2024
• BA, Clinical Psychology, University of Central Florida
• AA, Clinical Psychology, Valencia State College

Licensure/Training & Certification(s)

• Functional Assessment Scales for Adult Behavioral Health (FARS) Certified
• Baker Act & Suicide Prevention Training Certified

• Psychological First Aid Online Training Certificate
• Baker Act & Suicide Prevention Training Certified
• Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
• Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Interest Areas

• Anxiety
• Social Anxiety
• Trauma
• Mindfulness
• LGBTQIA++
• Adjustment and Life Transitions
• College Student Mental Health
• Healthy Relationships