Behavioral Health Counselor 

Melanie Epstein has worked in academic settings for over 10 years and has wanted to return to higher education since her last position supporting college students at the Claremont Colleges. Melanie received her MSW from California State University, Long Beach, and has worked in community mental health and for the Los Angeles Unified School District since then. 

Behavioral Health Counselor

Shawna Chesley-Kroh, LPC, is an Arizona licensed Behavioral Health Counselor who manages group therapy and facilitates workshops and case management. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s in Professional Counseling and has experience working at a behavioral health acute hospital, residential treatment center, and private practice. In addition, Shawna is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Question and Persuade and Refer (QPR), a suicide prevention program. With this process, Shawna has supported clients working on trauma, anxiety, and addiction. Specialties include addictions, mood disorders, trauma, suicide prevention, marriage, and couple counseling. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and college-age son.  

Behavioral Health Counselor

Amanda Hall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has worked as a social worker over the last 8 years. Amanda has community social work experience in MN, MO, and NC. Over the last few years, Amanda has worked in two university settings providing student support. She has worked as an embedded counselor for the School of Medicine at UNC- Chapel Hill. Since that experience, she has developed a strong interest in continuing her focus on supporting students who are engaged in a rigorous and demanding program. Amanda utilizes an integrative and person-centered approach to tailor support that’s the best fit for each student. Amanda also values understanding the impact that various environments and personal identities have on one another. She utilizes components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Self-Compassion, and Trauma-Informed CBT. During her free time, she is interested in exploring new places, cooking, live music, and connecting with others.