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.

John R. Schneider, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist who works part-time at the Counseling Service. Dr. Schneider earned his doctorate at the University of Nebraska. He has worked at Lewis & Clark over the past 30 years in various roles, including Director of Counseling and Acting Dean of Students.

Patricia Clark, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist who works part-time at the Counseling Service. She earned her B.A. from Cornell University, M.A.T. from Reed College, and Psy.D. from Pacific University. She provides cognitive-behavioral and insight-oriented therapies for a diverse clinical population.

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 the treatment of trauma, positive psychology, psychospiritual approaches to counseling, and Eastern psychology. She has taught courses for both Lewis & Clark College and Marylhurst University.

Anna Walton is a doctoral practicum counselor receiving her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University.  She has B.A. degrees in psychology and English from the University of Oregon.  Anna has worked with students concerned about depression, anxiety, substance use, relationships, eating/body image, and adjustment issues. Her therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and client-centered therapy.

Björn Bergström is a doctoral practicum counselor with an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University. He has an M.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology from Stockholm University and a B.A. from University of Washington. He has worked with clients presenting with an array of life challenges ranging from anxiety disorders to mood disorders, couples counseling, and multicultural issues.  Björn's therapeutic approach is integrationist, with a primary base in cognitive-behavioral therapy, integrating systems theory, anthropological perspectives, and employing evidence-based practices.

Cooper Dean is a doctoral practicum counselor with an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University's School of Professional Psychology, and a B.A. in psychology from Western Washington University. He works with individual clients with a wide variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and family issues, and adjustment issues.  He has also worked with couples and families. He integrates client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and Gestalt therapy approaches into his work.

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