Counseling Services Staff
Each of our Counselors, regardless of their designated areas of focus, sees student clients of all racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds, genders, sexual/affectional orientations, mental and physical abilities, religious/spiritual beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Student clients are not prioritized based on their identity.
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Bruce G. Lynch, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Associate Dean of Students for Student Counseling and Health Needs lynchbg@etown.edu | 717-361-1405
Bruce joined the Counseling Services and Student Health staff in January 2014, and has over twenty five years of experience providing services to students in college counseling centers. Bruce earned his Ph.D. from the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1995, and worked as a Staff Psychologist in Old Dominion University’s counseling center from 1996 to 2003. He worked in the Counseling & Testing Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro from 2003 to 2013, serving as the Director for five and one half years and holding positions of Assistant Director, Training Coordinator, and Senior Staff Psychologist. Bruce is a generalist therapist who assists students with a variety of mental health, situational and developmental concerns. Areas of professional interest include supervision, suicide prevention, treatment of depression and anxiety, short term therapy, ethics, wellness, and family systems. He enjoys providing assistance to Etown College students. |
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Jennifer Deitz, M.S., LPC Assistant Director for Student Counseling and Health Needs 717-361-1405 Jennifer joined the Counseling Services staff in September 2021 after several years in private practice. In addition to private practice, Jennifer has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including psychiatric residential treatment facilities, drug and alcohol treatment programs, universities, and outpatient clinics. Jennifer earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Shippensburg University, majoring in psychology, minoring in Anthropology, and later receiving her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jennifer specializes in working with young adults, college students, those who have experienced trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ Community. Her counseling approach is eclectic and holistic, focusing on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Jennifer is passionate about supporting Elizabethtown College students through this important stage of life. |
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Shaheema (Mimi) Duncan, M.A., NCC Staff Counselor- BIPOC Focus 717-361-1405 Mimi joined the Counseling Services staff in January 2023. She received her undergraduate degree in Applied Organizational Behavior Psychology from Albright College in 2019 and her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University in 2022, becoming a National Certified Counselor the same year. Mimi has worked with various populations in age, race, cultural experiences, and mental health needs. She enjoys working with young adults, college students, and is passionate about working with individuals from the BIPOC community. Mimi sees student clients from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Student clients are not prioritized based on their identity. Mimi employs an eclectic counseling style, drawing from person-centered, solution-focused, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strength-based, and mindfulness practices. Her areas of professional interest include anxiety, depression, attachment theory, adjustment to life changes, and race-based trauma. Mimi is excited to be a part of the Elizabethtown College community, having extensive experience in the higher education setting. |
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Kayshen Morel, M.A. Staff Counselor 717-361-1405 Kayshen joined the Counseling Services staff in January 2023. Before joining Elizabethtown College, he served as an Assistant Director for Housing & Residence Life. Kayshen earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Stockton University in 2016 and his Master's Degree in Counseling in Educational Settings in 2020. His approach to counseling combines person-centered, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing methodologies, along with mindfulness techniques. Kayshen's professional interests include anxiety, depression, spirituality, grief, and the development of interpersonal relationships. He is committed to creating spaces that promote student growth and healing, both in individual sessions and through outreach programs on the Etown campus. |
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Sarah Mullin, M.A., LPC Staff Counselor 717-361-1405 Sarah joined the Counseling Services staff in August 2023. Alongside her private practice, she has worked in various clinical settings, including psychiatric residential treatment facilities and outpatient clinics. Sarah completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at Liberty University, majoring in psychology, minoring in Bible and Women’s Ministry, and specializing in Counseling. She holds a master's degree in Professional Counseling. Sarah's counseling approach is person-centered and holistic, emphasizing the development of a trusting therapeutic relationship. Her therapy style integrates techniques from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), art and music therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and reality therapy. Sarah is dedicated to supporting Elizabethtown College students through their pivotal college years. |