Staff
Eileen Niland, MS, LMHC
Director & Counselor
nilande@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius College)
- M.S. in Student Personnel Administration (Buffalo State College)
- B.S. in Psychology (SUNY Fredonia)
Experience
- Student Affairs professional (Buffalo State College, New York University and Canisius College), 1985 to present
- Professional background in residence life and college counseling
- Director of Canisius College Counseling Center, 1996 to present
Interests
- Stress and anxiety management
- Adjustment to college
- Cognitive behavioral therapies
- Spirituality and existential approaches
- Mindfulness and self-compassion
Michael S. Cammarata, MS, LMHC, NCC
Associate Director & 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
- Associate 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, stress reduction, meditation
- Treating and managing depression and anxiety
- Holistic approaches to mental health
- Developing meaning and purpose in life
- Cognitive and behavioral approaches to mental health
Charita Price, MS, LMHC
Counselor
price1@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- M.S., Counselor Education, concentration: Mental Health Counseling (Canisius College)
- B.A., Business Management (D'Youville College)
Experience
- Counselor, Canisius College Counseling Center (2007-present)
- Additional experience in Career Counseling at the University of Buffalo and Canisius College Career Centers)
Interests
- Students of color
- Adjustment to college and other life transitions
- Body image and self-esteem concerns
- Family and interpersonal relationships
- Working with survivors of sexual assault
- Cognitive therapies
Alison Smith, LCSW
Counselor
smith104@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- M.S.W., in Clinical Social Work (Boston College)
- B.A., in Psychology (Stonehill College)
Experience
- Counselor Canisius College Counseling Center (2008-present)
- 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
- Coping skills, self-care and stress management
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and recovery
- Adjustment to disability
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Angela Magill, PMHNP-BC, DNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, University at Buffalo School of Nursing
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice, SUNY Stonybrook
- Practiced psychiatry at Buffalo General Hospital
- Worked in inpatient, outpatient and emergency room settings.
- Works in private practice in Williamsville NY, practicing general psychiatry
- Affiliated with Brylin Hospital
- Experience with both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse patients.
Kellie Talebkhah
Counseling Center Intern
talebkhk@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- In Progress: PhD in Counseling Psychology (SUNY Buffalo)
- M.S Rehabilitation Counseling (SUNY Buffalo)
- B.A Psychology (SUNY Buffalo)
Experience
- Practicum Counselor at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo – Hematology and Oncology Unit (Jan 2017-July 2017)
- Practicum Group Therapist for PULSE Healthy Weight (Jan 2017-July 2018)
- Internship Counselor at Stutzman Addiction Treatment Center (Aug 2015 – May 2016)
- Practicum Counselor at ALLWEL (Jan 2015 – May 2015)
- Behavior Technician at People Inc (2011-2016)
Interests
- Facilitating a mind-body connection as means of mitigating and preventing stressors
- Yoga and mindfulness and excercise for self-regulation and healthy coping
- Body image and self-esteem concerns
- Positive embodiment
- Trauma and recovery
-
Esther Estey
Counseling Center Intern
esteye@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- In Progress: PhD in Counseling Psychology (SUNY Buffalo)
- MA in Counseling, Specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling
Experience
- Graduate Practicum Counselor, Canisius College Counseling Center (2016-present)
Interests
- Trauma
- Holistic mind-body interventions (yoga, mindfulness, self-compassion)
- Self-care and coping concerns
- Multicultural Counseling
Kaitlyn Richter
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocate
(716) 381-0338
krichter@crisisservices.org
Professional Credentials
- BA in Psychology and Gender Studies (SUNY at Buffalo)
- In Progress: Master of Social Work (SUNY at Buffalo)
- New York State Certified Rape Crisis & Family Violence Counselor
Experience
- New York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline Counselor, Crisis Services
- Health & Wellness Coordinator, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
- Supervised Visitation Intern, Catholic Charities
Interests
- Trauma, crisis intervention, and recovery
- Dating and sexual violence education and prevention
- Institutional and community advocacy for survivors of violence
- Self care and coping techniques
Bosch 103 (on campus Wednesdays & Thursdays, or by appointment)
Crisis Services 24/7 Hotline: (716) 834-3131
Jesse Rosenhahn
Administrative Associate
rosenha1@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- B.S. Communication (Canisius College)
Experience
- Canisius College, Counseling Center, August 2016 - present
- Elite Sports Training, Owner, August 2009 - present
Ivy Wang
Outreach Coordinator/Graduate Assistant
wangi@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- B.A., Personal and Professional Communication (State University of New York at Geneseo)
- M.S., in progress- College Student Personnel Administration (Canisius College)
Interests
- Step Up! Griffs Peer Educator program
- Sexual Assault awareness and education
- Domestic violence awareness