Jeff VanLone is the Director of the Counseling Center and a licensed psychologist. He completed his undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence University and his doctoral degree in counseling psychology at West Virginia University. His professional interests include group psychotherapy, college student development, men’s issues and performance enhancement. In his approach to therapy, he integrates psychodynamic, existential and social constructionist theories. His current research is a qualitative examination of the exercise initiation, adherence and identity of college students. He enjoys running, polaying basketball, and spending time with his wife and sons.
Bonnie Lambourn is a licensed psychologist who completed her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Texas Woman’s University. The psychological theories and orientations that most influence her approach to counseling include psychodynamic, systems, and cognitive-behavioral. Areas of professional interest include women’s issues and anxiety. She enjoys playing tennis, singing and cooking.
Sheila Singh completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University and her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at the University of Akron. Her past research has focused on issues surrounding prejudice and racism. She also has a particular interest in the emotional and adjustment issues of college students. When working with students, she blends the use of practical (cognitive) strategies, into a social learning and humanistic framework. When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Meghann Wraight completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY Brockport and her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at the University at Buffalo. Her professional interests are trauma, sports psychology, mindfulness meditation, assessment, and disability advocacy. Her therapeutic approach is highly integrative, with a foundation in psychodynamic and feminist theories, centered on object relations and interpersonal therapies. She also integrates solution-focused interventions, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques into her therapeutic work. She enjoys running and martial arts, meditation, the Adirondack Mountains, and spending time with family and friends.
Lori Hoyt, the Counseling Center's secretary/receptionist, has worked on campus since 1970. She started working for dining services, but has worked in the Counseling Center for the past 23 years. Lori has seen the Counseling Center grow from its start in Smith Hall to its expansion and relocation in Hubbs Health Center. She enjoys helping people and assisting students, and often hears from graduates who want to share how far they have come in life. On her “own time” she is a self-taught artist. Painting with local artists and taking part in workshops has been an inspiration for her. Fox Run Winery features her watercolors of local landscapes and still-lifes, and offers them for sale. Lori says that painting water-colors and spending time outdoors is her “something more” in life. Her two young grandsons have recently added a new pleasure to her “own time.”
