Counseling Services Staff
Wendy Baracka - MSW, LICSW |
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| Title | Director of Counseling |
| wbaracka@shepherd.edu ( Email ) | |
| Phone | 304-876-5276 |
| Wendy graduated from Shepherd College with her Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology and went on to complete her Master’s of Social Work with West Virginia University. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years providing a variety of counseling and educational support services in both community and school-based settings. Wendy describes her therapeutic skill set as eclectic; combining mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused skill building to support students in tapping into and nurturing their own strengths and abilities to thrive. When not working Wendy enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. | |
Rhonda Jackson - MSW, LICSW |
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| Title | Counselor |
| rjackson@shepherd.edu ( Email ) | |
| Phone | 304-876-5681 |
| Rhonda earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Catholic University and has worked in the mental health field for 25 years in community mental health and private practice. She came to Shepherd in 2007 and has loved the opportunity to work with college students where she utilizes mindfulness as an integral part of her practice. Rhonda is also the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at Shepherd. In this role she ensures that victims of Interpersonal Violence receive the support and resources they need. She is also involved in IPV education on campus and promotion of our “Stand Up, Don’t Stand By” campaign. When away from work Rhonda enjoys taking care of her horses, kayaking, running and anything else outdoors she can find to do. | |
Jami Cross - MSW, LGSW |
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| Title | Counselor |
| jcross11@shepherd.edu ( Email ) | |
| Phone | 304-876-5053 |
| Jami is an alumnus of Shepherd University with her Bachelor’s in Social Work and Master’s in Social Work from West Virginia University. She has worked in the community and school mental health field for 7 years. She has experience providing therapeutic care and treatment for adults with co-occurring disorders as well as school aged students. Jami loves the opportunity to collaborate with clients utilizing a person-centered eclectic approach. This includes utilizing mindfulness, brief solution focused strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, as well as other creative outlets such as journaling and art. Jami enjoys working together with students to help encourage introspective growth, self-care, and awareness. When away from work, Jami enjoys spending time with her family and friends, laughing, listening to music, swimming, and traveling anywhere with a beach. | |