Meet the Staff

John Hancock, Ed.D., serves as our Associate Dean of Students, Director of Wellness Services, and Chief Psychologist, overseeing the Counseling Service and Health Service programs. He earned his doctorate at West Virginia University. He has more than 20 years’ experience in helping college students succeed and feel better, and is a certified member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Michelle J. Kirton, Ph.D., Associate Director of Counseling/Training Director, is a licensed psychologist specializing in career and professional development, women’s issues, and multiculturalism. Her Ph.D. is from Arizona State University–Tempe, and her M.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Since higher education settings have been a focus for Dr. Kirton, she has also worked with students at OHSU, and has created and taught courses for both Pacific University and Portland State University.

Jeanne M. Lilly, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Her professional interests include positive psychology, the treatment of trauma, psychospiritual approaches to counseling, and Eastern psychology. She has taught courses for both Lewis & Clark College and Marylhurst University.

Bobbi Mihara, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist with a Psy.D. from Pacific University. She specializes in working with LGBTQ, multicultural, and creative students, and with couples. She takes a humanistic approach to mental health, which explores the student’s individual, interpersonal, and cultural strengths to increase insight into challenges that students may face. In addition to her work at Lewis & Clark College, Bobbi has worked in counseling centers at Portland State University, Pacific University, and Oregon State University. She has also created and taught courses for both PSU and OSU.

Tim Beecher, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with an M.Ed. from Washington State University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota. Tim has worked at several university and college counseling centers; his expertise includes working with students to improve their relationships, teaching students mindfulness skills, and helping students who want to address substance abuse problems. Tim’s therapeutic style is empathic, supportive, open and direct, and he identifies as a LGBTQ ally.

Siri Harding, M.A., is a psychological trainee from Pacific University with an undergraduate degree from Lewis & Clark.  Her educational background is in the humanities, and before returning to school she worked for several years as a teacher. Siri believes that people differ in what they desire from counseling — from targeted help with a specific problem to a safe, supportive space to figure things out. She feels that a therapist should be responsive to those differing needs. Clinically, she has had experience working with a variety of mood and anxiety disorders, as well as with persons dealing with adjustment, relationship and substance-use issues.

Jacqueline Randall, M.S., is a psychological trainee from Pacific University with an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Washington. Jackie has worked primarily with adults struggling with anxiety and related disorders such as depression and substance-use issues. She has experience with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, motivational enhancement techniques, and acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions. Jackie is passionate about exploring and emphasizing a person’s goals and values throughout therapy. She has a professional interest in multicultural and diversity issues, and identifies as an LGBTQ ally. 

Lisa Woodrich, M.S., is a psychological trainee from Pacific University with an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Denver. Lisa has worked with adolescents and adults with substance use and a variety of anxiety and mood disorders. In clinical placements she has experience with those struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment, trauma, and difficulties in interpersonal relation-ships. Lisa is passionate about working with the LGBTQ community, and is active in research and advocacy efforts around gender and sexual identify. She has experience with Cognitive Behavioral techniques, integrating these into a Gestalt approach emphasizing personal insight and awareness.

Mary Kitchel, counsel@lclark.edu, Administrative Coordinator, schedules client appointments, facilitates students, and serves as office manager.