Counseling Services Professional Staff
Counseling Services is staffed with New York State licensed mental health professionals, including psychogists and clinical social workers, all of whom are experienced and knowledgeable about the issues facing college students. In addition, there is a consulting psychiatric nurse practitioner available on a limited basis (two days per week) to see students who are referred by their Counseling Services counselors. (For more information on staff degrees and job positions, visit What Do Those Degrees Mean?)
Listed below you will find the professional credentials and other details for our staff members. Although each staff member has provided some particular areas of clinical interest as well, please keep in mind that all of our counselors are qualified to treat a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, eating disorders, academic issues, and more. If you have a treatment-related question for our staff, please use our secure messaging system at myhealth.geneseo.edu.
Beth Cholette | Alexandra Carlo | Gene Griffing | Laura Swanson
Beth Cholette, Ph.D., Clinical Director for Counseling Services
Professional Credentials:
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Hahnemann University
- B.A., Psychology, Bucknell University
- Psi Chi, Psychology National Honor Society
- Licensed Psychologist in New York State
Clinical Interests:
- Positive psychology and optimism
- Holistic approach to stress management
- Grief and Bereavement Issues
- Trauma, including physical/sexual abuse and rape/sexual assault
- Adult Children of Alcoholics, Divorce, or Other Family Dysfunction
Professional Organizations:
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services
Alexandra Carlo, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Professional Credentials:
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, SUNY University at Albany
- B.S., Biology, Purdue University
- Licensed Psychologist in New York State
Clinical Interests:
- Multicultural Counseling and Diversity Issues
- Personality/Psychological Assessment
- Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Issues, including Safe Zone
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Alcohol and Other Drug Issues
Professional Organizations:
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, Society for Personality Assessment
Gene Griffing, Ph.D.., Staff Psychologist
Professional Credentials:
- Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Ball State University
- M.A., Professional Counseling, Central Michigan University
- B.A., Psychology, Michigan State University
- A.A., Liberal Arts, Muskegon Community College
- Licensed Psychologist in New York State
Clinical Interests:
- Women's Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Relational Difficulties
- Academic Difficulties, Life Skill Development
- Development of Creative Growth Processes
Professional Organizations:
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, APA Division 10, Psychology and the Arts
Laura Swanson, LMSW, Staff Counselor
Professional Credentials:
- M.S.W., New York University
- B.A., Psychology, Cornell University
- Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State
Clinical Interests:
- Identity Development
- Relationship Concerns
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Mindfulness
- Creative Arts Therapy
Professional Organizations:
- Member, National Association of Social Workers
- Member, American College Counseling Association