Counseling Center

Counseling Center

Meet the Staff

Eileen Niland, MS, LMHC, NCC

Director and Counselor
nilande@canisius.edu

Professional Credentials

  • M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius College)
  • M.S. in Student Personnel Administration (Buffalo State College)
  • B.S. in Psychology (SUNY Fredonia)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Nationally Certified Counselor

Experience

  • Student Affairs professional since 1985 (Buffalo State College, New York University and Canisius College)
  • Professional background in residence life and college counseling
  • Director of Canisius College Counseling Center since 1996

Interests

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specifically Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
  • College Student Development
  • Adult Children of Alcoholic Issues
  • Stress Management; Self Esteem Issues

Michael S. Cammarata, MS, LMHC, NCC

Assistant Director and Counselor
cammaram@canisius.edu

Professional Credentials

  • M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius College)
  • B.A. in English (The College of Wooster)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Nationally Certified Counselor

Experience

  • Assistant Director of Canisius College Counseling Center, Fall 2003 to present
  • Director of Counseling Services, Medaille College, Buffalo, NY, 1999-2003
  • Community Residence Specialist, People, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 1993-1999

Interests

  • Relaxation and stress reduction
  • Treating and managing depression and anxiety
  • Mental health issues for males
  • Cognitive and behavioral therapies
  • Existential and Personal Construct theories

Charita Price, MS, LMHC

Counselor
price1@canisius.edu

Professional Credentials

  • M.S., Counselor Education, concentration: Mental Health Counseling (Canisius College)
  • B.A., Business Management (D'Youville College)

Experience

  • Counselor, Canisius College Counseling Center
  • Career Counselor, University at Buffalo Career Center
  • Career Counselor Intern, Canisius College Career Center
  • Adolescent Addictions Counselor Intern, ADDS Stepping Stones

Interests

  • Issues and concerns of students of color
  • Adjustment to college
  • Career and life transitions
  • Family and relationship issues
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Alison Smith, LCSW

Counselor
smith104@canisius.edu

Professional Credentials

  • M.S.W., in Clinical Social Work (Boston College)
  • B.A., in Psychology (Stonehill College)

Experience

  • Professional background in mental health since 1989 providing individal, couples, and family counseling specializing in issues related to depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders.
  • Grief Counselor, The Life Transitions Center (2004-2008)
  • Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY
  • Germaine Lawrence Inc., Arlington, MA
  • Concord Family Service, Concord, MA

Interests

  • Grief and Loss
  • Coping Skills
  • Self-Care and Stress Management
  • Family Issues
  • Journaling

Jenna Guadagnino

Outreach Coordinator/Graduate Assistant
guadagnj@canisius.edu

 Professional Credentials

  • B.A. in Psychology (University at Buffalo)
  • Minor in Health and Wellness (University at Buffalo)
  • Currently working on Masters in College Student Personnel Administration (Canisius College)

Experience

  • Peer Educator for University at Buffalo in Health and Wellness Center Educating Athletes on Alcohol Safety (2010-2012)

Sharon Federico

Administrative Associate
federics@canisius.edu

Professional Credentials

  • BS in Marketing from Canisius College
  • Currently taking classes in the Communication and Leadership program
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