Counseling and Psychological Services Staff
Counseling and Psychological Services staff is made up of experienced clinicians committed to providing compassionate and professional care to students and to following best practices in collegiate mental health. To that end, throughout the year, therapists participate in continuing educational opportunities (seminars, conferences, small group work) both on and off campus on a variety of topics including but not limited to diversity and multicultural issues, gender and sexuality, developmental issues, psychopharmacology, ethics, college mental health, and others.
Therapists at CAPS have experience and/or special interest in working with young adults in the arts, exploring identity development, LGBTQI-affirming psychotherapy, ethic/racial minority mental health, social justice/anti-oppression approaches in mental health treatment, and working with underrepresented and underserved populations.
The CAPS clinical staff is diverse with regards to gender, cultural background, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, theoretical orientation, and intervention approaches. The clinical staff includes a psychiatric nurse practitioner and several psychotherapists with backgrounds in social work and psychology. Please read the staff bios below for more information.
Jude Horan, LCMHC
Jude (they/them) received their BS in Neuroscience from Union College and MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Albany. They have experience working with a large variety of populations and severity of symptoms. Jude provides their clients and supervises with interventions that integrate person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, existential theory, family systems theory, and interpersonal therapy. They utilize a trauma-centered and multicultural perspective to promote a space of healing and safety.
Kingsley Czermerys, LCMHC
Kingsley (they/them) received their BA in Psychology from Vermont State University–Johnson, and their MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Kingsley practices from the constructivist and existential theoretical models, which honors the need for meaning-making, as well as viewing the client and counselor as "fellow travelers" with the mutual direction of finding what wellbeing looks like for each individual. They have training in internal family systems, ACT, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions, and multicultural counseling. They enjoy working with all populations, though specialize in LGTBQIA+, neurodivergence, crisis, and OCD.
Sarena Hall
Sarena (she/her) received a BS in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta and is working towards an MS in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Albany. Sarena is dedicated to fostering a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to feel seen, heard, and supported through their healing journeys. In her free time, Sarena enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Paige Meshcon
Paige (she/her) received her B.S. in Psychology from St. Lawrence University and is currently
working toward her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Albany. While
she is still exploring therapy modalities, Paige approaches each client with the person-centered
core conditions of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard to create a safe and
supportive environment. When not in the office, she enjoys playing with her cat, reading a good
book (especially fiction or YA!), and weightlifting.
Loni Myran, MS, QMHP
Loni (she/her) received her BS in Textiles and Clothing in Business from the University of Central Missouri and MA in Community Psychology and Counseling from Russell Sage College. She has experience working with survivors of domestic violence, substance use disorder, complex trauma, neurodivergence, and the BIPOC community. Therapeutically, her interests focus on attachment theory and understanding how to regulate the nervous system. Her work is guided by principles of inclusivity and social justice to ensure vulnerable populations are supported when navigating historically biased and discriminatory systems of care.
Penny Owen ’87, LCMHC
Penny (she/her) received a BA from Bennington College and a Masters degree from the Antioch New England Graduate School. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. She has a special interest in mindfulness-based practice.
Ethan Therrien, MS, QMHP
Ethan (he/him) received a BA in psychology and Master of Science in clinical mental health from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland Vermont, He has postgraduate training in TF-CBT, DBT informed and the ARC model. His recent work history includes working with humans in crisis, domestic violence victims, individuals with autism, and students with learning differences.