Santa Clara University

He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, then spent three years at the University of California-Berkeley as a staff psychologist in their Counseling Center. He went East for two years as a psychologist at Wesleyan University, then returned to California and for the next seven years was a professor in the graduate department of Counseling and Education at SCU. He co-directed the Center for Human Development in Santa Clara and remained there in private practice for the next ten years. Since 1991 he has been the director of CAPS at SCU. He is director of the Cowell Student Health Center as well.

Rosemary Ellmer, Ph.D.
Dr. Ellmer is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her B.A. degree from Stanford University and her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ellmer also has a Masters of Divinity and an M.A. in Psychology and Religion which she received through the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. She is particularly interested in the interface between psychological and spiritual issues. In addition to working at CAPS, Dr. Ellmer has a private practice in San Jose and teaches as an adjunct professor at SCU.

Stephanie C. Abbey, Ph.D.
Dr. Abbey is a licensed psychologist. She received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Texas Tech University. She has worked with college students at other university counseling centers in Ohio and Texas. She also has experience working in community mental health centers, inpatient hospitals, and residential treatment centers. Dr. Abbey is skilled at working with a variety of issues, including difficulties with relationships, life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, body image, grief/loss, trauma, sexual orientation, and college adjustment. She integrates issues of diversity and explores clients’ needs within the context of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs.

Don-Anthony Capone, Psy.D.
Dr. Capone is a licensed psychologist and a native of New York City.  He is a graduate of several Jesuit institutions, earning his B.A. degree from Boston College and M.A. degrees in both Applied and Counseling Psychology from Fairfield University and Northwestern University respectively. After working in university and hospital settings in Chicago, Don moved to the Bay Area to pursue his Psy.D. at the University of San Francisco. Locally, he received his clinical training from UCSF, UC-Davis and UC-Berkeley. His areas of specialization include psychodynamic/insight-oriented therapy, sexual and gender identity development and the "coming out" process for LGBTIQ students, ethnic minority student issues, and cognitive-behavioral strategies for depression, anxiety, and ADHD.  Don completed the Professional Mediation Skills Training Program at the University of Washington School of Law and is interested in helping students manage conflict.

Mohammad A. Oveissi, Ed.D.
Dr. Oveissi is a licensed psychologist, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, a board-certified hypnotherapist, and a certified EMDR therapist. Dr. Oveissi received his BS in Psychology from Pars College in Iran, his MS in counseling psychology from Cal State University Hayward, and his Ed.D. in counseling psychology from University of San Francisco. Dr. Oveissi is skilled in treating young adult issues such as separation and individuation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety disorders, family of origin issues, substance abuse, and stress reduction and relaxation. He also teaches at JFK University Graduate School of Professional Psychology and is in private practice in Campbell. Dr. Oveissi is fluent in Farsi and English.

Kate Young, Ph.D.
Dr. Young received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University. She is skilled in working with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship problems, concerns about eating and body image, academic problems, and career choices. She also focuses on developing a positive sense of self, assertiveness, effective communication, and enhanced performance. Dr. Young provides a safe place to talk about student's experiences regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, social and economic background, disabilities, and immigration experiences. Her work with students incorporates cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, developmental, and interpersonal approaches to therapy. She is trained in EMDR.

Beth Pearson, Ph.D.
Dr. Pearson is a licensed psychologist who volunteers at CAPS part-time. She works from a positive psychology perspective, helping clients to focus on their strengths and to flourish.  She integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy with existential/dynamic approaches. She received her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College in New York and her Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.  She is particularly interested in the developmental challenges that college students experience, such as career decisions, romantic relationships/sexual identity issues, and identity formation in general.