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Who we are....

The Counseling Center consists of behavioral health professionals who can assist you with short-term, individual and vocational counseling, relaxation training, and referral assistance. We also serve as a resource to students seeking help for a friend, and for faculty and staff seeking information on how to refer a student for assistance.

DIANA R. PIPERATA, PhD, Director
215-637-7700, ext. 3232
dpiperata@holyfamily.edu

Counseling Center Diana received both her master of arts in Psychology and doctorate degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. She received her bachelor of arts in Psychology from Temple University and studied at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in child development psychology. She has experience working with university students and expertise working in the mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment fields with young children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families.

Diana's theoretical orientation is influenced by cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to counseling. She is a current member of the American Psychological Association, PA College Counselor’s Association, and Consortium of Small College Counseling Centers. Diana has served as a member of various school and community-focused service groups, including: Department of Health Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs SAP Guideline Committee; Safe & Drug Free Schools Program Evaluation Committee; Philadelphia County Children's Safety Initiative; and NYC Taskforce Against Sexual Assault. She is a trained Behavioral Health (MH/D&A) SAP assessor and Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) alcohol misuse prevention trainer. Diana is also commissioned as a catechist for St. Katherine of Siena parish and volunteers as a soccer coach for the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and Archdiocese CYO programs.

ZOE ANN GINGOLD, BS, Disability Coordinator
Counseling Center Staff 215-637-7700, ext. 3231
zgingold@holyfamily.edu

Zoe received her degree from the University of Delaware. She worked for the US Department of Education for many years in the Office of Civil Rights. Her experience includes knowledge of discrimination laws with an expertise in disability services. At Holy Family, Zoe works with students who are eligible to receive services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Zoe chairs the Holy Family University Disability Eligibility Committee and periodically provides on-campus disability awareness, as well as harassment and civil rights training for faculty and staff.

JESSICA LUTKENHOUSE, MA, Psychology Intern

staff Jessica is a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at LaSalle University. She received her master of arts in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sport Psychology from LaSalle, and her bachelor of arts in Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland. Jessica has experience working in a counseling center setting and a specialized interest in performance-related concerns among student athletes. Jessica's theoretical orientation is integrative, but heavily influenced by cognitive-behavioral approaches. She is a current member of the American Psychology Association, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

JERRY MALONE, BS, Graduate Practicum Student

staff Jerry is a master’s level graduate student studying Student Affairs/Higher Education at Holy Family University — Newtown. He received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Widener University. Jerry worked as an accountant for three years before changing his career path to counseling psychology. He started out as a staff counselor at a local Residential Treatment Facility where he worked with youth and young adults ranging from 6-21 years of age. Currently, Jerry works as a staff counselor at Woods Services located in Langhorne, PA. At Holy Family, Jerry provides creative outlets and therapeutic support for students that live within the residential treatment community. He is a current member of the American Counseling Association.

Where we are....

The Counseling Center & Disability Services Office is located on the second floor of the Campus Center in Rooms 220-223. To schedule an appointment, call the Counseling Center and Disability Services office at: 215-637-7700, ext. 3232 or ext. 3231, or stop in to make an appointment. Please do not e-mail emergency contacts or requests for appointments, as e-mail communications may not be reviewed daily and are not guaranteed confidentiality.

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