Our faculty is composed of seven full-time clinical psychologists, four part-time psychiatrists, and five social workers (two are part-time). The faculty are strongly invested in the training of interns and are committed to providing high quality supervision. In addition to psychology interns, we train advanced practicum students and psychiatry residents at CAPS. This diverse group of trainees and staff allows for a fertile cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas.

Russ Federman, Ph.D., ABPP - Director
Dr. Federman began as Director of CAPS in the fall of 2000. Prior to coming to U.Va., he had been Director of Mental Health Services at East Carolina University for nine years. He had also conducted full-time private practice in San Diego, CA, for most of the 1980s. Dr. Federman received his doctorate in clinical psychology from United States International University, San Diego in 1982 and also received postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy through the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute. In addition to being a licensed psychologist, he is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Federman also holds a clinical faculty appointment through the U.Va. Department of Psychiatric Medicine. Dr. Federman's particular areas of interest and clinical expertise entail treatment of depression, personality disorders, and individuals with histories of trauma and abuse.
Email Russ Federman

Amy Alson, M.D.
Amy Alson, M.D. received her B.A. from Duke University, her M.D. from St. George's University School of Medicine, and completed residency training in Internal Medicine & Psychiatry at the University of Virginia. She puts her dual training to use with a particular focus on the treatment of students with eating disorders as well as other conditions at the interface between general medicine and psychiatry.  In addition to clinical and teaching responsibilities at UVA, she devotes time and energy to her work at the Charlottesville Free Clinic, where she has developed psychiatric services and provides physical and mental health care to the working uninsured of our community. Email Amy Alson

William H. Anderson, Jr., Ph.D.
William Anderson Jr., Ph.D., has been at the University of Virginia since 1981. He received a B.S. degree in psychology from Virginia Tech in 1970 and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1974. He completed post-doctoral studies in pediatric psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Anderson had been an assistant professor of psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill and subsequently became associate professor in the U.Va. Curry School programs in clinical psychology. In 1985 he became director of training in the U.Va. Counseling Center, and served in that position until 1996 when the Counseling Center was merged with Student Mental Health to form CAPS. In his current role as a licensed staff psychologist Dr. Anderson conducts individual and group therapy, supervises clinicians in training, and provides outreach to the wider University community. His theoretical orientation derives from humanistic and cognitive behavioral theory and research. Much of his clinical work and psycho-educational outreach address multicultural issues, sexuality, and spirituality concerns. Dr. Anderson is a Fellow at Hereford College. He is currently a member of the American Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, The Association of Black Psychologists, and the American Psychological Association. Email William Anderson

Lenny Carter, LPC
Lenny Carter, LPC, received his M.A. in clinical/community psychology from California State University, Northridge, in 1983. A member of CAPS staff since January 2001, he serves as the Crisis Management Coordinator. Areas of clinical interest include incorporation of eclectic techniques from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories in working with personality disorders. He comes to CAPS with 20 years of experience in community mental health and is a member of the American Counseling Association. He also maintains a small private practice in Charlottesville. Email Lenny Carter

Daniel Ciudin, M.D.
Daniel Ciudin, M.D. received his Medical Degree from Carol Davila University (Bucharest, Romania) and completed a Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of Nantes (France) prior to moving to the USA. He is currently in his final year of psychiatric training at University of Virginia and expects to graduate in December of 2004. He endeavors to join a psychoanalytic training institute and be board certified as a psychoanalyst. His interests include psychoanalysis, the interplay between psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, immigration, and cross-cultural issues. In his spare time he is drawn involuntarily to literature and music. Email Daniel Ciudin

Katherine Gibson, Psy.D.
Katherine Gibson, Psy.D. (Kate) is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her doctorate from The George Washington University in 2007.  She joined the CAPS staff in 2006 as a predoctoral intern.  Her areas of clinical interest include psychodynamic theory, developmental challenges and identity formation, women’s issues, cultural and multicultural issues, graduate and professional school challenges, and mood disorders. She worked in Washington, D.C. for eight years before entering the profession of psychology. Email Katherine Gibson

Richard Heisterman , LCSW
Richard Heisterman, LCSW, came to Student Health/CAPS in 1995, as the center’s Substance Use Clinician. An additional role, as of July 2000, is to be the CAPS Consultative Services Director. Prior to coming to the University, Mr. Heisterman had an eighteen-year career working within the local mental health community, primarily with the city’s community mental health agency, and in a small private practice of psychotherapy for fifteen years. At the community mental health center, Mr. Heisterman was Director of Adult Outpatient Services from 1988-95. In this clinical/administrative role he developed a specific model of brief dynamic psychotherapy. This area of clinical work remains an interest, along with skills in working with personality disorders and/or behavior problems with/without concomitant substance problems or legal involvements. Mr Heisterman received his Master of Social Work degree from The National Catholic School of Social Service in 1975, and has been licensed in Virginia since 1985.
Email Richard Heisterman

Emily Lape, LCSW
Emily Lape, LCSW, received her MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work in 1983 and also taught on their faculty for five years. She trained at Yale Psychiatric Institute working with adolescents and their families in long-term inpatient care. She has been on staff at CAPS for 15 years, where she coordinates both the outreach and group psychotherapy programs. She enjoys teaching, supervision, and providing psychotherapy. Her clinical interests include working with higher risk students suffering from complicated family dynamics, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and sexuality concerns. Trained psychodynamically, Emily works relationally and views treatment as an interactive process. She also maintains a private practice in Charlottesville and holds significant leadership roles in several regional and national professional organizations. Email Emily Lape

Warrenetta Mann, Psy.D.
Warrenetta Mann, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and serves as the
Multicultural Coordinator at CAPS. She received her doctorate from Spalding
University in Louisville, Kentucky. Most of her work, across a variety of
settings, has focused on special and underserved populations. This work
includes ethnic, social and sexual minorities. She enjoys providing
individual and group services, as well as outreach and educational services
to populations who are least likely to access traditional mental health
systems. Her training and experience are primarily with college populations
that are as diverse as the colleges they attend. As such, her supervisory
experience is designed to enhance multicultural competence skill building. Email Warrenetta Mann

Belinda Overstreet, Ph.D.
Belinda Overstreet, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and a staff
psychologist at CAPS. She has worked predominately in university settings
since 1993. Dr. Overstreet received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology
from Ball State University. Consistent with her degree, she focuses on
building upon the strengths of the individual, couple, or group. Her areas
of clinical interest include transitional problems, family difficulties,
relationship building, and mood disorders. She has experience treating a
wide range of psychological problems in adolescents and adults.
Email Belinda Overstreet

Nickie Spears, M.D.
Nickie Spears, M.D. joined CAPS staff as a part-time psychiatrist in the fall of 2002.  She also provides psychiatric services for Region Ten CSB.  She obtained her B.S.N. from Vanderbilt University in 1985, and her M.D. from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1989.  She completed residency training in Psychiatry at the University of Virginia in 1993.  Her work experience has included inpatient and outpatient settings.  She has had considerable experience in treating clients with dual diagnoses of substance addiction and mental illness. Email Nickie Spears

J. Anderson Thomson, Jr., M.D.
J. Anderson Thomson, Jr., M.D. (Andy) is a part-time staff psychiatrist. He received his B.A. from Duke University (1970), his M.D. from the University of Virginia (1974) and did his adult psychiatry training at U.Va. (1974-77). His private practice is oriented toward individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy, forensic psychiatry, and medication consultation. He is the Assistant Director of the Center for the Study of Mind and Human Interaction at U.Va., which involves interdisciplinary intervention and research in large group ethnic and political conflict. He has publications on narcissistic personality disorder, PTSD, and the psychology of racism, and psychobiographical essays on Robert E. Lee and Lee Harvey Oswald. His current research interest is in the area of evolutionary psychology.
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Rafael Triana, Ph.D.
Rafael Triana, Ph.D., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Medicine since 1985. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1970 and worked as a professional actor in New York. He completed his M.S.W. and Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work at the Smith College of Social Work in 1985. Dr. Triana also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in religious studies from the University of Virginia. His education includes a four-year fellowship in the Mental Health Division at Yale University Health Services, and completion of psychoanalytic training at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute. As a marine Vietnam combat veteran and Hispanic growing up in an inner city, Dr. Triana brings a diversity and richness to his clinical and administrative work. Dr. Triana is the former Division Head of Mental Health Services and was the first Director of CAPS. Email Rafael Triana

Christine McDowell Tucker, Ph.D.
Christine McDowell Tucker, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 1991.  She completed her internship and post-doctoral training at the University of Virginia, with an emphasis on neuropsychology, pain management, and treating families and adolescents. Currently, Dr. Tucker’s clinical interests include treating bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety disorders using a variety of behaviorally-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and stress management techniques.  She also has experience treating individuals with eating disorders, survivors of trauma, and adjustment disorders.  Dr. Tucker enjoys using Mindfulness and Stress Reduction techniques, for which she has received additional training. She maintains a small private practice in the Charlottesville area. Email Christine McDowell Tucker

Baozhen Xie, Ph.D.
Baozhen Xie, Ph.D. received her doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2007. Before coming to UVa, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship in psychology at Stanford University and internship at Southern Illinois University. She practices from an integration of humanistic, relational, and cognitive behavioral approaches. She enjoys working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and providing outreach to underserved student populations. Her initial work at UVa will focus on Asian international and Asian American students. Her clinical interests include identity developmental issues, cross-cultural adjustment, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders. During her spare time, she enjoys hiking, practicing meditation, travel, and watching TV. Email Baozhen Xie

Matt Zimmerman, Psy.D., ABPP
Matt Zimmerman, Psy.D. is a staff psychologist and the Director of Training at CAPS, where he oversees residents in psychology, pre-doctoral interns in an American Psychological Association accredited program, and doctoral level practicum students. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University 's Center for Psychological Studies, and completed his internship at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst . His areas of interest include eating issues and body image concerns, relational difficulties and clinical training. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and has taught several graduate level courses on the philosophical basis of psychology and treatment of eating disorders. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, hiking, singing, reading evolutionary biology and playing basketball. Email Matt Zimmerman

CAPS Trainees

Joanna Chango, B.S.
Joanna Chango, B.S. is working as a clinical practicum student with CAPS this year.  She received her B.S. in Psychology from Penn state in 2005.  After undergrad, she worked as a Project Coordinator for Joe Allen’s KLIFF lab at UVA researching the influence of attachment and close relationships on adolescent social and psychological development.  In 2007, she became a clinical Ph.D. student here at UVA, and is currently working on her pre-dissertation examining the impact of autonomy and relatedness processes on the development of adolescent depression and social withdrawal.  Broadly, her areas of clinical interest include anxiety and mood disorders, relational difficulties, and couples treatment, and she is really excited about getting more clinical experience this year.

Justin Collmann, M.Ed.
Justin Collmann, M.Ed. is a practicum student with CAPS this year, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the Clinical and School Psychology program at the Curry School of Education. He graduated from Pomona College in 2002 with a B.A. in Religious Studies. After graduation, he joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and worked with refugees and at-risk youth in New Orleans. After completing his year of service, he taught elementary and middle school Science for three years at the Sacred Heart School in Northwest Washington, D.C. His clinical interests include social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Rebecca Ginsberg, Ph.D.
Rebecca Ginsberg, Ph.D. is a Resident in Psychology at CAPS this year, after completing her internship at CAPS in August of 2009. Rebecca graduated with a B.A. in psychology from Carleton College in 1999. She worked for several years in the psychiatry department at the University of Minnesota before receiving her doctorate in psychology from American University in 2009. Her clinical experience is primarily in the university setting, and she enjoys working with students in multiple capacities. Her areas of clinical interest are eating disorders and mood disorders. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, playing in lakes, cooking (occasionally) and running (slowly).

KenWana Lewis, M.A.
KenWana Lewis, M.A., received her B.S. from the University of Georgia and her M.A. from Argosy University (Atlanta) where she is also expected to graduate with her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2010.  She has diverse clinical work experience inclusive of outreach programming, individual and group therapy within college-student services, hospital inpatient units, community mental health, forensic and private practice settings.  Her areas of interest are multicultural and gender issues, identity development, relationship matters, and mood disorders.  She takes an integrative culturally-inclusive approach to therapy catering towards the needs of the individual client, which encompasses psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.  In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, dancing, reading, socializing with family and friends, and becoming fit with her WII Nintendo.

Courtney L. Widger, M.A.
Courtney L. Widger, M.A. is a psychology intern at CAPS.  She received her B.A. from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her M.A. from the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University.  She is currently finishing her Ph.D. at the Rosemead School of Psychology and researching the interplay of virtue and attachment in the experience of marital quality.  She has served in variety of clinical settings, including an elementary school, community mental health center, neuropsychological clinic, and university counseling center.  Her current areas of clinical interest include psychodynamic theory, integration of spirituality and psychology, and identity development.  Aside from psychology, she enjoys music, dancing, yoga, and sports.

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