Interns 2007– 2008

Rachel 'Buggie' Harris, M.A. Pre-Doctoral Intern	Psy.D. (anticipated 2008) - Georgia School of Professional Psychology – Argosy University/Atlanta Campus M.A. Agency Counseling - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC B.A. Psychology – Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Buggie is originally from South Florida, but grew up primarily in North Carolina . She comes to us from Atlanta, Georgia where she has been pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Her practicum training included working at Emory/Grady Health Systems, Kennesaw State University and most recently, Georgia State University . Her professional areas of interest include trauma, health psychology, diversity, relationship issues, gerontology and brief dynamic therapies. Buggie's personal interests include dancing (tap and ballroom), percussion and the theatre.
Hillary Howarth, M.A. Pre-Doctoral Intern	Psy.D. (anticipated 2008) The Wright Institute, Berkeley , CA M.A. (2006) The Wright Institute B.A. (1999) Boston College Hillary is a visiting doctoral student from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She has a specific interest in counseling college students, particularly with issues involving relationships, identity, eating and body concerns, guilt, anxiety, and bereavement. Beyond the office, she enjoys reading fiction, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. She also has a strong appreciation for humor, dark chocolate, horses, and the ocean.
Maria Marshall, M.S., M.A. Pre-Doctoral Intern	Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (anticipated 2008): Fielding Graduate University M.A. in Clinical Psychology (2005): Fielding Graduate University M.S. in Clinical Psychology (1992): Illinois State University Professional Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Posttraumatic Growth, Resilience, Positive Psychology, and Psychological Evaluation. Theoretical Orientation based on Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, and Interpersonal Models. Of Note: Maria enjoys working with students in a collaborative manner emphasizing individual strengths and personal insights, and believes that adversity often presents a gateway for meaningful change. Leisure time (and funds) permitting, Maria can be found behind the lens of a camera, in the surf boogie boarding, or attending concerts by the Dave Matthews Band.
George Nichols, M.A. Pre-Doctoral Intern	Ph.D. (anticipated 2008) in Counseling Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College B.A. in Psychology and Communication from Tulane University I see therapy as a collaborative process. No one knows you better than yourself and as such, I try to create a relaxed, informal, non-judgmental environment for you to explore, question, learn, and grow. My approach to counseling is client-centered and strength based. In addition, my theoretical orientation is based in ecological theory- which means I encourage clients to examine social, cultural, and contextual factors that may be contributing to their concerns. A little bit about George: When not working, I can usually be found trying to learn something new. In the past, I’ve dabbled with photography, glassblowing, and college radio (I was a radio dj for 10 years and hosted jazz, world, hip-hop, and alternative radio shows). Most recently, I’ve been trying (operative word) to develop cooking skills and this has proved to be my greatest challenge. Although it is likely that I will never win any culinary awards, I enjoy the fact that cooking offers me opportunity to bring family and friends together to share a meal and good conversation.
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