Meet the Staff

Marielle Evangelista, LPC (She/Her) is a licensed professional counselor who earned her degree from Lewis & Clark Graduate school. She has 7 years of experience working with adults and adolescents in community mental health. Marielle’s therapeutic orientation is strength-based and collaborative, and includes awareness of how social contexts shape our experiences. Marielle often incorporates self-compassion, mindfulness-based approaches and values exploration in counseling sessions. She has experience working with a variety of concerns, and especially enjoys working with LGBTQ+ folks, anxiety (including OCD), ADHD and using harm reduction approaches to substance use.

Glenn Jacob-Oviatt, LCSW, (he/his) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned his master’s in social work from San Jose State University. He has experience working at adult mental health outpatient and inpatient facilities, as well as leading groups for adults focused on skills development, mindfulness, and artistic self-expression. His therapeutic style is grounded in a relational person-centered approach, integrating elements of mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Glenn also incorporates writing and art into the therapeutic process and is passionate about accompanying individuals as they discover new ways to tell their stories.

Robin Keillor, PhD, (she/her) Director of the Student Counseling Center, is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University-Tempe. She has worked in college and university counseling centers for 20 years, and incorporates multiple roles, identity impact, interpersonal and cultural strengths, and competing priorities facing students into her counseling work. Her approach is relational and she integrates various therapeutic approaches to match the needs of the student she is working with. Robin strives to consider issues of equity and social justice, and will assist students to increase their awareness of self, society, and others to create additional options for coping, accepting, or resolving the impact of life stressors. She specializes in trauma resolution, multicultural/cross-cultural issues, relationship concerns, and academic success.  Robin welcomes and has significant experience and training in working with LGBTQIA students, Students of Color, Students with Disabilities, and Veterans.   

Christabel Léonce, PsyD, (she/her), is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctoral degree from George Fox University. Christabel serves as a psychologist and outreach coordinator for the BIPOC community. She has experience working in college counseling centers, grade schools, and community mental health clinics. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in contemporary psychodynamic, attachment theory, and trauma-informed therapy. Her therapeutic style also incorporates some behavioral activation practices which align with trauma-informed care. Christabel is passionate about working with marginalized communities and walking alongside individuals on their personal development and healing journey.

Cindy Marino, PsyD, (she/her) Training Director, is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate from Pacific University. She has worked at student counseling centers at Washington State University and Pacific University, along with various other clinical settings. Her therapy approach is relational and integrative, with a foundation based in contemporary psychodynamic, emotion-focused therapy, and attachment theory. She also incorporates interventions from various cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Cindy actively works to consider a multicultural/intersectional lens within her work with clients and she is a strong advocate for issues of social justice. She has significant experience in working with individuals within the LGBTQIA community, and as a generalist she enjoys working with a wide-range of therapeutic concerns.

Susan Metcalfe, LCSW (she/her) is a part time (3 days a week) clinical social worker working at the LC Student Counseling Center for the 2023-24 academic year.  She earned her master’s degree from PSU School of Social Work and has worked in counseling centers at both PSU and Reed College. She considers herself a “generalist” using many different therapy techniques with a focus on relational and a strength-based approach. She has over 20 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss.
Susan particularly enjoys working with students as they navigate their way through school and life issues.

Kara Powers, MD, (she/her) is a board-certified psychiatrist who works part time (2 days a week). She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and did her residency training at University of California, San Francisco. In addition to her work at the Student Counseling Center, Dr. Powers has practiced in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice, and has served as clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF. She has experience treating a broad range of mental health issues within culturally diverse populations using both medication management and psychotherapy. She has a particular interest in mindfulness practices and in applying these to her psychotherapeutic work. She especially enjoys working with students as they grow and discover their paths in life.

Paris Schaefer, PsyD (she/her) is a part time (2 days a week) clinical psychologist working with the LC Student Counseling Center for the 2023-24 academic year.