Meet the Team
Faculty Clinical Supervisors
Clinic Director, 临床医生, Licensed Supervisor, Department of Psychology Chair and Traditional Undergraduate/Graduate Program Co-Director, 教授 of Psychology
Dr. Repass specializes in the field of School Psychology, with over 15 years of experience working in the schools. 她 earned her Doctorate in School Psychology from Alfred University and is a Licensed Psychologist as well as Psychology Department Chair, 教授, and Program Co-Director.
Specific areas of expertise are in assessment and 诊断 with primary specialties in areas of learning and behavior, social emotional concerns and their effect on learning, 自闭症, gifted learning behaviors, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, processing disorders and evidence based intervention.
Dr. Repass has been dedicated to the work of understanding the learning needs of children throughout her career. 她 is committed to better understanding some of the hardest to answer child and adolescent difficulties in hopes of providing better support to children, 家庭, 和学校. 她 welcomes opportunities to form collaborative relationships with 首页 school 家庭, private and charter schools, and P-12 public schools.
Clinic Consulting Director, 临床医生, Licensed Supervisor, Department of Psychology PsyD Program Director and Traditional Undergraduate/Graduate Program Co-Director, 教授 of Psychology
Dr. Aube earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from McGill University. 她 is a Licensed Psychologist as well as 教授 of Psychology and Doctoral Program Director at Roberts Wesleyan University. 她 has over 25 years of experience providing assessment, 诊断, and therapy services in a variety of settings, including college counseling, private practice, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.
Dr. Aube has experience treating a variety of psychological issues in adults, including depression, 焦虑, adjustment difficulties, 悲伤, 和创伤. 她 works with people who are experiencing stressful life events, difficulties in relationships, 损失, and challenges in their lives, and who seek to better understand themselves and develop new skills to manage these challenges more effectively. 她 has a special interest in providing a space for those who wish to incorporate their Christian faith into the therapy process to become emotionally and spiritually healthy.
Dr. Aube considers it a privilege to partner with those who are struggling. 她 aims to provide a place where clients can be heard, understood, and accepted. 她 works collaboratively to help clients gain a better understanding of their problems and to commit to actions that will improve their lives.
临床医生, Licensed Supervisor, Department of Psychology Graduate Field Education Director
Karen Reber earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Roberts Wesleyan University as well as her master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, with additional licensure for psychotherapy. 她 has recently returned to RWU to support the Psychology Department as Director of Field Education, and Westside Psychological Services as a clinician specializing in 夫妻 and family therapy.
她 returns to Roberts after extensive work as a clinic therapist at a community mental health clinic in Orleans County, where she had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients within the clinic and at two satellite offices, within their local high school and middle school. Her years of experience with a variety of ages, 背景, and severity of mental health struggles give her a unique insight and ability to assist clients.
Karen considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, 夫妻, and 家庭 as they work to improve their daily function and better manage the challenges that come along. Karen is passionate about building a therapeutic relationship with her clients and providing a supportive environment to allow for 增长 和改变.
Dr. Cooper earned her undergraduate and graduate training from Roberts Wesleyan University, including her doctorate degree in School/Clinical Psychology. Dr. Cooper currently serves as an Assistant 教授 of Psychology at Roberts Wesleyan University. 她 is also employed as a behavior therapist at Genesee Valley Institute of Psychology where she received specialized training in treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders. Dr. Cooper’s previous clinical experience includes the role of school psychologist where she worked primarily with preschool and elementary school-aged children.
Dr. Cooper is passionate about providing a safe and inclusive space for her clients to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to effect healing, 增长, 和改变.
Doctoral Candidate 临床医生s
As a doctoral training clinic, Westside Psychological Services serves as a practicum site for the PsyD program at Roberts Wesleyan University. Our widely diverse and exceptional doctoral candidates perform the majority of evaluations and therapeutic services at the clinic, under close supervision by licensed faculty, postdoctoral clinicians, 和工作人员. This model allows us to keep our fees low, while still providing excellent service to the Greater Rochester community and beyond.
Tia really enjoys working with 青少年 and young adults who are having a difficult time adjusting to challenging times in their lives. Some of her clinical interests include personal challenges and relationship difficulties.
Therapy is a passion of Bri's and she loves to be a support for all ages as they go through the everyday challenges of life. Some of her interests include inhibition issues, 冲动, and difficulties with emotion regulation.
Kristin has a passion for helping individuals across the lifespan navigate life’s transitions. 她 has a particular interest in helping neurodivergent children and their 家庭, with a deep understanding of the unique needs and complexities they face at 首页 and in school. 她 utilizes an empathetic, client-centered approach to help her clients as they face all of life’s challenges.
Yoscaira 戈麦斯 is a bilingual (Spanish & English) doctoral candidate clinician who is passionate about nurturing 增长 and healing in children and 青少年 through Creative Therapy, 游戏治疗, 认知行为治疗, 和行动.
Life can be challenging at times, but we are here to assist. Ray enjoys working with people from all walks of life with an array of difficulties and is looking forward to transforming the world together.
Mat's 10+ years of experience in special education as a behavior specialist has given him a wide range of skills related to behavioral management in children and young adults with a variety of complex disabilities. He is also passionate about helping individuals of all ages overcome mental obstacles related to trauma and everyday life experiences.
Bailey enjoys working with individuals across all age groups, but has a particular interest in therapy and psychological assessment with children, 青少年, and young adults. Her experiences have prepared her to work with youth who experience a range of challenges at school, 首页, 和玩耍. 她 addresses a range of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, 焦虑, 悲伤, 自尊, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 自闭症 spectrum disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Bailey's approach is practical, curious, and intentional. 她 believes it is an honor to do this work and looks forward to partnering with clients and their 家庭.
Ava is passionate about the transformative power of therapy and its ability to bring positive change in people's lives. Ava's approach is inclusive and considerate, welcoming clients of all ages. 她 places a high value on providing tailored support that specifically acknowledges and addresses each client's unique challenges.
Support Staff
Kelly earned her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from SUNY Brockport. Previously a senior technical associate in a prestigious biomedical genetics research lab for 15 years, Kelly has turned her focus to family and other interests.
With a lifelong passion for administrative support, Kelly has embraced her admin role assisting the department of Psychology as well as Westside Psychological Services with billing, 调度, and other operations needs.
Kelly has a personal interest in holistic wellness, and understands the importance of mental health advocacy. 她 is thrilled to be able to support the greater Rochester community through her clinic role.