People

The UMKC Counseling Center clinical staff consists of eight licensed psychologists, one licensed social worker, a consulting psychiatrist, three doctoral-level interns and seven masters-level or advanced practicum interns.

Counseling Center Staff I Doctoral Interns I Practicum Counselors I Support Staff

Counseling Center staff

Marita Barkis, Ph.D.

Marita Barkis, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling, Health and Testing Services
Phone: 816-235-1219
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Arnold Abels, Ph.D.

Arnold Abels, Ph.D.
Associate Director/Training Director
Phone: 816-235-1218
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Weber Ingersoll, Ph.D.

Weber Ingersoll, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
Phone: 816-235-5185
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Heather Noble, Ph.D.

Heather Noble, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist and Assess For Success Coordinator
Phone: 816-235-6467
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Rachel Pierce, Ph.D.

Rachel Pierce, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist and Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 816-235-5186
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Allison Roodman, Ph.D.

Allison Roodman, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist and Groups Coordinator
Phone: 816-235-5798
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Lynette Sparkman-Barnes, Psy.D.

Lynette Sparkman-Barnes, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist
Phone: 816-235-1090
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Sherri Theoharidis, Ph.D.

Sherri Theoharidis, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist and Coordinator of Eating Disorders Treatment Team
Phone: 816-235-1256
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Dale Voigt-Catlin, LCSW

Dale Voigt-Catlin, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker and Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program Coordinator
Phone: 816-235-5352
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2011-2012 Doctoral interns

Kelly Caver

Kelly Caver, M.S.
Phone: 816-235-1257
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Monica Jones

Monica Jones, M.S.
Phone: 816-235-5328
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Gina Meyer

Gina Meyer, M.A.
Phone: 816-235-1258
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2011-2012 Practicum counselors

Leia Charnin
Counseling Practicum


Brian Cole

Assessment Practicum

Saed Hill
Counseling Practicum

Emily Kravit
Social Work Practicum

Alison LaFollette
Counseling Practicum

MiMi Steinhaus
Counseling Practicum

Sonya Virdi
Counseling Practicum

Sarah Williams
Counseling Practicum

Support staff

Suzette Marchbanks
Administrative Associate
Phone: 816-235-1220
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Steven Kraus
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 816-235-1635
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