Tricia Besett-Alesch, PhD
CAPS Director
Licensed Psychologist
MA, University of Northern Iowa
PhD, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Specializes in: Women's Issues • Eating Disorders/ Body Image Assessment • ADD Assessment • Depression • Projective Assessment • Grief • Relationship Issues
Tricia joined Counseling and Psychological Services in 2000. In her spare time, she enjoys her time with her family, playing the piano, singing, vacationing (especially Estes, CO) and reading.
Patricia Cerda-Lizarraga, PhD
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
MA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Specializes in: Multicultural and Diversity Issues • First-Generation College Students • College Adjustment • Academic Concerns • Eating and Body Image • Anxiety and Depression
Patricia joined Counseling and Psychological Services September 2016 as a general staff psychologist. Her research interests are in college mental health and Latina/o mental health. She enjoys working with issues of diversity and multicultural competency. In her spare time, she enjoys time with family and friends, going out and exploring new areas to relax and have fun as well as dining out. When the weather gets too cold, she plans to spend more time indoors baking, cooking and watching movies with her son and husband.
Belinda Hinojos, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Latina/o Outreach Specialist
Training Director
MS, University of Kansas
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Specializes in: Latino Mental Health • Multicultural and Diversity • Gender Issues • Family of Origin Issues • Relationship Concerns • Trauma
Belinda joined Counseling and Psychological Services in August 2013. Her research and clinical interests include areas of multiculturalism and diversity, especially around Latino mental health. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, dancing and cooking.
Brigham Scott, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Alcohol and Other Drug Services Coordinator
MA, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County
PsyD, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County
Specializes in: Alcohol & Drug Counseling
Brigham joined Counseling and Psychological Services in August 2014 as a psychology intern. In his free time, Brigham enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, cooking and attending various sporting events.
Cynthia Von Seggern, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Outreach and Doctoral Training Coordinator
MA, Boston College
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Specializes in: Eating Disorders & Body Image • Alcohol & Other Drugs • Relationship Issues/Concerns • Trauma/Abuse • Sexual & Intimate Partner Violence • Crisis Intervention/Risk Management • Diversity • Depression • Anxiety
Cindy joined Counseling and Psychological Services in August of 2015 as a general staff psychologist; she additionally is the advisor for the Active Minds student organization. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends; traveling and being outdoors; watching cult classic movies; and listening to 90s music.
Scott Winrow, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
MS, Northwest Missouri State University
PhD, University of North Dakota
Specializes in: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues • Coming Out Issues • Native American Issues • Diversity Issues • Self-Esteem • Test Anxiety
Scott joined Counseling and Psychological Services in 2002. In his spare time, Scott enjoys reading, watching movies and biking.
Duke Engel, MA, LADC
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Specializes in: Alcohol/Drug Abuse • Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Trauma/PTSD • Crisis Intervention
Duke joined Counseling and Psychological Services in October 2013 to help promote alcohol/drug services on campus. He works an eight month schedule that makes him available when the majority of students are on campus. Duke spends time with family and friends and enjoys travel, biking, paddling and hiking.
John Goldrich, MSW
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
BGA, University of Kansas
MSW, University of Kansas
Specializes in: Depression • Relationship Issues • Couples Therapy • Trauma • Anger Management
John joined Counseling and Psychological Services in 1994. John is also the clinical director for the Cedars organization in Lincoln, a minister at Newman United Methodist Church and a consultant with the NFL for mental health concerns. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to jazz music.
Danielle Parrish, MS
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Marriage & Family Therapist
MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Specializes in: Relationship issues • Couples Therapy • Life Transitions • Identify Development • Family of Origin Issues • Spirituality • Anxiety • Depression
Danielle joined Counseling and Psychological Services in 2016. She enjoys baking, reading, listening to podcasts/NPR, playing sports and spending time with her family and her dog in her free time.
Xiping (Kylie) Qiu, MS
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
MS, Nanjing Normal University (People’s Republic of China)
Specializes in: Chinese Cultural Issues • Intimate Relationships • Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Personality Issues • Attachment
Kylie joined Counseling and Psychological Services in August, 2014 and focuses primarily on working with Chinese and other international college students. In her spare time, she enjoys running, Chinese traditional tea ceremonies, deepening her understanding of and practicing traditional Chinese medicine and learning about new cultures.
Krystyn Schmidt, MA
Case Manager
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MA, Doane College
Specializes in: Anxiety • Depression • Self-Esteem • Crisis Intervention • Stress Management • Substance Abuse • Military & Veteran Issues • Community Resources/Referrals
Krystyn joined Counseling and Psychological Services in December 2015. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, being in nature, watching animals and listening to music.
Abeygael Wachira
Field Placement Student
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
Alyssa Bischmann
Field Placement Student
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
Ashli Sharpton
Psychology Intern
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
Justine Diener O'Leary
Field Placement Student
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
Nichole Shada
Psychology Intern
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Specializes in: Diversity and Multicultural Concerns • Gender Concerns • LGBTQA+ Concerns • Identity Concerns • College and Life Transition • Family of Origin Concerns • Relationship Concerns • Vocational/Career Counseling
Nichole has been a psychology trainee at Counseling and Psychological Services since 2014. In her free time, Nichole enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying Lincoln’s parks and trails.
Rachel Smith
Psychology Intern
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
Tyler Pitez
Psychology Intern
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner
