Dr. Brooke Zall-Crawford graduated from Rowan University with her Ed. S in School Psychology and received her Psy.D in School psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2001. After working as a School psychologist for 14 years, Dr. Zall-Crawford became a NJ Licensed psychologist in 2008. Throughout her career Dr. Zall-Crawford has been involved in providing psychodiagnostics assessments, therapy, and programming to individuals from preschool through adulthood, with special interest in adolescence and young adulthood. She has worked in various settings throughout her career and has provided services to individuals with a variety of concerns including autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression and learning disorders.

Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Penn State University in 2009 and her Master of Social Work from Rutgers University in 2013.  Lucy started her social work career as an Education Counselor for individuals with psychiatric disabilities in higher education.  Upon completing her MSW, Lucy worked for 5 years as a child/adolescent outpatient therapist providing individual and group counseling.  Lucy has worked as a trauma therapist following natural disasters, traumatic events and school shootings.  Additionally, Lucy has provided tele-therapy for several years and is well versed in the use of technology for increasing accessibility to therapy. 

Lucy offers a person centered, strengths-based approach with students and enjoys using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and Mindfulness tools.  She strives to be empathetic and understanding with all of her students.  Areas of professional interest include individual therapy, groups, anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties with transitions and adjusting to new situations, interpersonal relationship challenges and multicultural/diversity concerns.  

Viana is a Principal Clerk Typist with Counseling Services. Viana joined Stockton University in 2015 when she began working for the School of Business, and previously worked as a school secretary for the Atlantic City Board of Education at Sovereign Avenue.

Michael is an Assistant Director of Counseling Services. Michael received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. He received a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Michael received a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. Michael is licensed as a Professional Counselor and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Michael joined Stockton in 2013 he strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow. He assists people with a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, family dysfunction and trauma. Michael utilizes a didactic blend of counseling techniques to support the students he serves. Michael also facilitates anxiety and addictions groups.

Elisabeth holds a Master of Social Service (M.S.S.) from Bryn Mawr College and received certification in Applied Educational Neuroscience from Butler University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in working with children and adolescents in K-12 Public Schools, partial hospital, and outpatient settings. Elisabeth uses strength-based and solution-focused modalities in her practice. As a current student in the MA in Holocaust and Genocide studies at Stockton University, she understands the struggles that come with being a college student today. Elisabeth seeks to empower students so that they can be successful not just academically, but in their personal lives as well.  

 Tara is a Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCADC) and a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT). Tara is a supervisor for the Residential Life Recovery Housing program and the advisor for Stockton Sober Ospreys, a student organization with a mission to promote a healthy sober lifestyle. Tara provides individual counseling to students and leads weekly support groups, which focus on sober curiosity and recovery.

Tara received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of the Arts in 2008 and a master's degree in Drama Therapy from New York University in 2011.  Tara began her career as a Creative Arts Therapist working with children and families impacted by interpersonal violence. Prior to her appointment at Stockton, Tara worked for 4 years as a primary counselor at a substance abuse treatment center in NJ, where she supported individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns within a partial care and intensive outpatient recovery program.

Tara offers a whole person, strength-based approach to students, integrating her training in Creative Arts Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness into the therapeutic process. Areas of her professional interest include working with students exploring their substance use; those who have experienced interpersonal violence; individuals with anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD/neurodivergence; and LGBTQIA+ persons. Tara’s therapeutic approach is impacted by her experience as a Registered Yoga Teacher, having previously owned and operated a yoga studio for five years, as well as her history co-leading a volunteer organization, which shared trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga practices with mental health professionals and trauma survivors. Tara believes in cultivating belonging, healing, and empowerment, while continuously striving towards diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and accessibility from humanistic and intersectional feminist perspectives.

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), with a therapeutic focus on trauma survivors, LGBTQIA+ issues, and disordered eating.  She also provides counseling to students who struggle academically and/or socially. Laura works closely with the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Center (WGSC) as the liaison counselor and is a trained sexual assault/Title IX victim’s advocate.  She runs a number of support groups in the Counseling Center for women and for trans* students.  In 2018, she successfully held Stockton’s first clothing swap for our transitioning student population.

 

Laura strongly believes in individualized treatment and therefore uses a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, Person (client) centered, Solution Focused, DBT, and Strength/systems perspective.  Laura has a passion for helping people find the tools that they need to be their personal best.  One of Laura’s favorite quotes, from a world class woman, Maya Angelou is “when you know better…. you can do better.”

 

Laura is an Alumna of Stockton University, having graduated in 1998 with an undergraduate degree in Public Health.  She went on to get her MSW from Rutgers in 2001.  Previously, Laura worked in various mental health settings that focused on substance abuse, eating disorders, seriously mentally ill, trauma & PTSD, and in home care with children and their families.  After having her two daughters, Laura joined a local private practice office where she worked full time from 2006 to 2017. 

Ms. Tapp has joined the Student Health Services (SHS) and the Health Outreach, Promotion, and Education (HOPE) teams in February 2023. Ms. Tapp is a Certified Health Education Specialist and holds a Master of Science in Health Promotion from the University of Delaware with a concentration in Community Engagement. Ms. Tapp is currently obtaining a Doctorate in Health Science from Thomas Jefferson University.  Ms. Tapp is an experienced health and wellness expert, with a history of working in higher education, healthcare, and athletics management. Prior to joining Stockton, Ms. Tapp worked at the University of Delaware, The National Football League, and NYU Langone Health. Ms. Tapp is looking forward to promoting student wellbeing among the Stockton community!

Becky has been a Stockton employee since 2008 and has been working in the Office of Student Health & Wellness Services since 2014. A wife, mom, and a grandmother, she is happiest spending her time surrounded by family and friends. One of her proudest moments at Stockton was watching her oldest daughter graduate with a BS in Business with a concentration in Accounting.

Kristen received a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications from Syracuse University and a Master of Science degree in Health Education from Saint Joseph's University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist with eight years' experience in public health as a Health Educator/Risk Communicator and has been trained to respond to disease outbreaks, natural and man-made disasters. Once a trainer, she now continues to be a volunteer for the Atlantic County Medical Reserve Corps. Additionally, she has extensive training and experience in serving and advocating for special needs populations.

Kristen is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) suicide awareness, opioid overdose prevention training and is a trainer for Training for Intervention ProdedureS (TIPS) which is an alcohol awareness and intervention certification for students. As a Certified Health Education Specialist, Kristen helps to support the Wellness Center by developing a variety of programs relevant to students' health needs and trains students to recognize alcohol misuse while providing them with intervention skills through the TIPS certification program. She is the supervisor for the Wellness Peer Education program in which she certifies students through the NASPA Certified Peer Education (CPE) program and assists them with presentations, marketing/promotion of events and other wellness programming. Her goal at Stockton University is meet the following strategic priorities; to cultivate a safe and healthy learning environment, promote students' sense of belonging, engagement and development and strengthen student success strategies, resources and impact.

Ms. Tapp has joined the Student Health Services (SHS) and the Health Outreach, Promotion, and Education (HOPE) teams in February 2023. Ms. Tapp is a Certified Health Education Specialist and holds a Master of Science in Health Promotion from the University of Delaware with a concentration in Community Engagement. Ms. Tapp is currently obtaining a Doctorate in Health Science from Thomas Jefferson University.  Ms. Tapp is an experienced health and wellness expert, with a history of working in higher education, healthcare, and athletics management. Prior to joining Stockton, Ms. Tapp worked at the University of Delaware, The National Football League, and NYU Langone Health. Ms. Tapp is looking forward to promoting student wellbeing among the Stockton community!

Becky has been a Stockton employee since 2008 and has been working in the Office of Student Health & Wellness Services since 2014. A wife, mom, and a grandmother, she is happiest spending her time surrounded by family and friends. One of her proudest moments at Stockton was watching her oldest daughter graduate with a BS in Business with a concentration in Accounting.

Anthony Thomas is an alumnus of Rutgers University-Camden, where he received a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, and Rutgers University’s School of Health Professions where he received his masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling-Clinical Mental Health. Anthony brings to Stockton extensive experience working with college students with disabilities to help them navigate the college admission process, and develop accommodation and adaptive technology plans.

Patty McConville is joining the Learning Access Program following a seventeen year career in K-12 education. She served students with disabilities from kindergarten through twenty-one years of age as a special education teacher, curriculum supervisor and principal. She is a 1998 graduate of Stockton University and eventually earned her NJ Principal’s Certificate through the NJ EXCEL Leaders to Leaders Program. Patty is excited to join the campus community working to ensure equal access for all students. She believes in developing students as self-advocates and coaching them as they navigate their way through college life. Patty resides in Atlantic County with her husband and three children.

Maria started with the University in 2006 and is currently the Adaptive Technology specialist for the Learning Access Program. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and a Master of Arts in Instructional Technology from Stockton University.