Meet the Counseling Services Staff
Sharon
Biegen, Ph.D., Director
Sharon is a licensed clinical/counseling psychologist
with particular interests in women's issues, recovery
from sexual abuse, family of origin issues, mindfulness
meditation, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
She is past chairperson of the Missouri Psychological
Association's Women's Issues Committee, and a winner
of the UMSL Women Trailblazers Award. "My approach
to counseling is to focus on strengths and encourage
personal empowerment. I try to help clients develop
a clearer and more positive sense of self in the context
of relationships."
Cathy Henslee , Counseling Intern
Cathy is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Community Counseling at UM-St. Louis, which is also where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Her areas of interest include individual and couples counseling, family therapy, and working with children and adolescents.
Jamie
Linsin, Psy.D, Counseling Psychologist/Coordinator of
Outreach
Jamie received his Psy.D. from the Wright State University
School of Professional Psychology in 1997. A licensed
psychologist and native St. Louisan, Jamie wears several hats at
Counseling Services, providing therapy and supervision
in addition to coordinating both the office’s outreach
work for the campus and the UM-St. Louis Safe Zone program.
He is also the Co-Coordinator of InterAct, the UMSL interactive theatre troupe. His professional interests include depression, crisis
intervention, rape education/prevention, LGBT issues, and theatre for education and social justice.
Kate Steer, Psy.D., Counseling Psychologist
Kate received her Psy.D. from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology in 2007. Her activities at Counseling Services range from individual therapy to outreach to campus groups and supervision of graduate students. Kate’s clinical interests include women’s issues and empowerment, chronic medical conditions, and multicultural awareness.
Kathryn Stinson, Counseling Intern
Kathryn earned a B.A. in English & Creative Writing from Knox College and is currently working on an M.Ed. in Community Counseling at UM-St. Louis. Her clinical interests include gender identity issues, LGBTQ concerns, mindfulness & spirituality, and postmodern approaches to counseling.
Chris Sullivan, M.Ed., Associate Counselor
Chris received his Master’s degree in Counseling and Family Therapy in May 2006 from UM-St. Louis. He is Assistant Director in the Center for International Studies and is a part of a new collaboration between the Center for International Studies and University Health, Wellness, & Counseling Services to provide greater support for international students on campus. His areas of interest include the impact of culture on individual and family therapy with a special focus on cultural transitions, accommodations, and adaptations.