Student Mental Health Staff
![Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP](/well-being/about/staff/images/crystal-mcleod0911202001-personnel340.jpg)
Crystal Primeau McLeod, MA, LLP
- Director, Center for Student Mental Health & Well-being
- Limited License Psychologist
- cpmcleod@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychological Assessments
Education
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Appalachian State University
![Sarah Dowd, M.S.Ed., LPC](/well-being/about/staff/images/sarahd.jpg)
Sarah Dowd, M.S.Ed., LPC
- Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Clinical Counselor
- sedowd@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
- Body Image and Self-esteem, Eating Disorders, Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's) on Mental Health, Student-Athlete Mental Health, and Sport Psychology Principles
- Member of MTU's President's Council on Health and Well-beingCommittee
Education
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Youngstown State University
![Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT](/well-being/about/staff/images/kbilbertson23.jpg)
Kerri Gilbertson, LMSW, CT
- Assistant Director for Clinical Services and Training
- kbmayra@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
- Grief and loss, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, neuroscience of anxiety, and family members with mental illness
Education
Masters of Social Work, University of Maine
![Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC](/well-being/about/staff/images/sarah-woodruff0911202003-personnel340.jpg)
Sarah Woodruff, CRC, LPC
- Assistant Director of Outreach
- smwoodru@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
- Mindful Self-compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, ACEs, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Suicide Prevention, DBT, EMDR, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, and Psychopharmacology
- Member of MTU's President's Council on Health and Well-being Committee
Education
Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas
![Zoe Lincoln, LPC](/well-being/about/staff/images/zoe.jpg)
Zoe Lincoln, LPC
- Clinical Counselor
- zlincoln@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
- Empowerment, Anxiety, Trauma, EMDR, Depression, incorporating recreation into your daily life for improved quality of life
Education
Masters in the Art of Counseling, Central Michigan University
![Kelli Garrison, LLMSW](/well-being/about/staff/images/kelli-garrison.jpg)
Kelli Garrison, LLMSW
- Clinical Counselor
- kgarriso@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
Personality Disorders, Social Anxiety, Social Skill Building, CBT, and DBT
Education
Masters of Social Work, Michigan State University
![Jim Grider, LLMSW, QMHP](/well-being/about/staff/images/jim-grider.jpg)
Jim Grider, LLMSW, QMHP
- Embedded Counselor in Residence Education and Housing Services
- jgrider@mtu.edu
- Wadsworth Hall 124W
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Professional Interests
Severe Mental Illness, PTSD, Veterans, and Anxiety
Education
Masters of Social Work, Simmons University
![Amanda Schwass, LLMSW](http://www.mtu.edu/mtu_resources/images/no-photo.gif)
Amanda Schwass, LLMSW
- Clinical Counselor
- aschwass@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Education
Masters of Social Work, Aurora University
![Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP](/well-being/about/staff/images/img-6236-personnel340.jpg)
Lisa Meyer, MSN, FNP
- Nurse Practitioner
- lmeyer@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
Professional Interests
- Mental Health, College Health, and Emergency Medicine
Education
Masters of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Post-Masters Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
![Austin Andrus](/well-being/about/staff/images/abandrus-20230922.jpg)
Austin Andrus
- Clinical Operations Coordinator
- Senior Administrative Aide
- abandrus@mtu.edu
- Administration Building, 3rd Floor
![Huskies Safe Place](/_resources/images/sitewide/safe-place-logo.jpg)
Student Staff
![Meredith Raasio](/well-being/about/staff/images/img-0915-1-personnel170.jpg)
Meredith Raasio
- Senior Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Supply Chain and Operations Management | Third Year Student
- Extracurriculars: Women In Management, President | Economics Club, Member | NAMI Next Gen, National Advisor
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Exercising daily and eating mindfully
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Enjoys being a part of the MTU community in a way that is constantly striving to positively influence students and community health.
![Lee Solo](/well-being/about/staff/lee.jpeg)
Lee Solo
- Senior Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Clinical/Counseling Psychology | Third Year Student
- Minors: Communications, Art, Pre-Health
- Extracurriculars: Keweenaw Pride, Association of Psychology Students at MTU
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Taking breaks, working on art, intentionally saying no and setting boundaries
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Hoping to apply their skills in event planning and graphic design while spreading awareness about the importance of good mental health and well-being.
![Alexa Hoogenboom](/well-being/about/staff/headshot.jpeg)
Alexa Hoogenboom
- Peer Health Ambassador
- Major: Marketing | Second Year Student
- Minor: Media Production
- Extracurriculars: American Marketing Association
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Intentionally stepping back to recharge and combat burnout
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
Lived experience in understanding the importance of maintaining good mental health and well-being. Excited to help those living with mental illness to feel less isolated.
![Alyssa Wiedeman](/well-being/about/staff/alyssa.jpg)
Alyssa Wiedeman
- Peer Support Program Coordinator
- Major: Psychology
About Alyssa
- Fourth Year Student
- Hobbies: Gardening, writing, painting
- Personal Self-Care/Well-being Strategies: Practicing mindfulness and staying connected with others.
- P.A.W.S. Program
Why They Joined The CSMHW Team
They want to gain experience in the psychology field while also advocating for student's mental health on campus.