University Counseling Center Team
Counseling center staff
La Tasha Sullivan, PhD, LPCC-S
Director
Dr. Sullivan (Pronouns- She, Her, Hers) is actively serving as the Director of the Counseling Center promoting student wellness. Dr. Sullivan is a graduate of UToledo earning her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a rocket through and through, also completing her bachelor's degree at UToledo majoring in psychology. She attended the University of Dayton obtaining a Master of Science in Education degree with a community counseling concentration. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation (LPCC-S) in the State of Ohio.
Dr. Sullivan believes that individuals are the experts of their own lives and that counselors play a supportive role assisting people through life transitions, treatment, and the journey to healing. Dr. Sullivan enjoys helping others and approaches situations with a student centered perspective. Her current role is in overseeing the overall operations and growth of the UTCC with her aims set to continue building partnerships across campus and the community for the benefit of students. She has four years of experience working specifically with the college student population and immensely enjoys it. She has worked with individuals from various elements of diversity and has an active interest in social justice counseling, women's issues, self-esteem, trauma, mood disorders, and relational issues.
For fun she enjoys crafting, thrifting, and family time. Go Rockets!
Cassie Haas, Psy.D.
Interim Assistant Director, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Haas (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a full-time clinical psychologist who provides various mental health services to UToledo students.
Dr. Haas completed both her Master’s and Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at the Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Prior to her graduate training, she completed her Bachelor’s in psychology at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Haas has worked in counseling centers at several different universities in Florida, Michigan, and Ohio.
Dr. Haas provides a collaborative approach to counseling, taking time to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client. Working through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens, she believes that struggling against our emotions often creates problems and that it is important to learn to allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions as they naturally occur. She has extensive experience working with college students, which provides her a deep understanding of the various life transitions students may face. Dr. Haas is also credentialed as a Certified Geek Therapist, providing her with expertise in helping clients learn how their "geeky" interests (i.e. video games, anime, superheroes, board games, TTRPGS, and more) can be an asset in their journey toward mental wellness.
Dr. Haas enjoys spending her free time with family and, as an animal lover, her cats and dog. Her hobbies include playing video games, cooking, trying new restaurants, attending fun local events, and photographing her pets in cute positions. She also enjoys traveling to both near and far destinations.
Heather Schmidt, MSSA, LISW-S
Clinical Social Worker
Heather N. Schmidt (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and became part of the University of Toledo Counseling Center in January of 2016. She earned her Master of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and her Bachelor of Social Work from Lourdes University. She is currently enrolled in the Educational Psychology doctoral program at the University of Toledo.
Heather provides an array of therapeutic services to students enrolled at the University of Toledo and utilizes evidenced-based treatment to meet the unique needs of each individual. Heather has several years of combined experience working in behavioral health and private practice specializing in trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, anxiety, depression, and crisis intervention.
In addition to being dedicated toward improving the mental wellness of students, Heather holds Supervisory Designation and has the unique opportunity as an internship site instructor to provide an eclectic internship experience to Social Work graduate students preparing them for a career in the field.
Ms. Schmidt enjoys spending time with family, annual Fall trips to the UP, relaxing poolside, meditative activities (Tai Chi), conducting research, watching forensic documentaries and other related docuseries, anything “80’s” (music/movies/vintage posts on social media…etc.), and holds a special place in her heart for all animals (baby piggies in particular)!
Catashia Haskins, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Catashia Haskins (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She has several years of experience working in community mental health.
Catashia has worked intently with the youth population implementing creative programming designed to increase social communication skills, positive self-image, and to increase the desire of lifetime learning. She is an advocate for living purposefully and believes holistic treatment encourages growth and empowerment. She is passionate about working together to explore one’s past, defining the present, and preparing for the future. Catashia will work collaboratively in the therapeutic relationship to identify strengths and develop goals that outline one’s visions.
Catashia ‘s therapeutic style is heavily influenced by CBT, Person Centered therapy, and Solution focused techniques. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, adventurous road trips, listening to audiobooks, wellness walks, and cooking.
Valerie David, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Cathy Flanagan, MSW, LISW-S
Case Manager, Licensed Independent Social Worker
Cathy Flanagan (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Social Worker who recently joined the Counseling Center staff in 2022. She will be providing care management services to connect students with needed resources in the community.
She has spent the last seven years providing care management and individual therapy services to forensic patients. Cathy additionally has experience in hospice, foster care, college counseling, community mental health, and family medical clinics. Cathy has completed DBT training and has facilitated various mindfulness and skills groups which she enjoys.
Cathy was a Work Study Student and Social Work Intern for the University of Toledo Counseling Center beginning in 2009. In 2011 Cathy completed her internship and received her master's degree in Social Worker. Currently, she is enrolled in Educational Psychology doctoral program at the University of Toledo. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, walking in the park, and cooking.
Lindsey ChouPsychology Practicum Clinician Lindsey Chou (she/her/hers) is a PhD student at Bowling Green State University in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program. As a therapist, Lindsey values clients' own knowledge of themselves and their lives, and views therapy as a collaborative endeavor between client and therapist. Lindsey uses a blend of techniques from different therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, and interpersonal approaches. Her clinical interests include adult ADHD and autism, life transitions, identity development, and trauma. Lindsey has previously worked as a chaplain and interfaith program facilitator, and is equipped to work with clients whose challenges may include a religious, spiritual, or existential component as well. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys all kinds of TV shows, playing or listening to music, or doing art projects. She is an aspiring gardener. |
Adam Moreno-MendelsonPsychology Practicum Clinician Adam Moreno-Mendelson (he/him) is a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Bowling Green State University. Prior to working at UToledo, Adam worked at the BGSU Counseling Center providing therapy to college students, and at the Psychological Services Center administering assessments for ADHD, learning disability, autism, and others to students and community members. Adam also has extensive experience working with adolescents in both classroom and intensive inpatient settings. Adam has treated a wide range of presenting problems. He favors evidence-based clinical approaches and often draws techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy, but he firmly believes in keeping an open mind and using the right tool for the right job. Adam also strives to ensure the treatment he provides is culturally competent and gender-inclusive. Outside of work, Adam likes to watch movies with friends, cook dishes from around the world, and try (unsuccessfully) to keep his cat from biting him. |
Melissa Harris
Secretary 2
Melissa (she/her/hers) earned her Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Art and
Art history from Bowling Green State University. Throughout her work history she
has worked in a variety of offices but being on a college campus was always her favorite.
She is excited to be in a department that will help students to continue their pathways
in higher education.
She enjoys spending her free time with her family, dog and cats. Her hobbies include
creating art, medieval re-enacting, camping and the beach.
Sanai Kyles
Graduate Assistant
Alissa Enright
Graduate Assistant
Alissa Enright is a graduate student studying for her master's degree within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in psychology as Cum Laude at The Ohio State University, where she participated in research as an RA working on the effects pain medication has on individuals. After graduation she gained some experience working with children on the autism spectrum as a Behavioral Technician but decided to further her education. Her passion is focused on substance abuse and alcohol misuse, but she is navigating her interests within her career as a student.
Outside of the counseling center, Alissa enjoys spending time with her dog, exploring with photography, and spending time with her friends.