Meet the Coordinator

"We've designed the McDaniel College Counseling Program to ensure the professional growth and skill development of counselors while increasing their personal growth and awareness. We work closely with regional helping agencies and state licensing bureaus to offer a variety of field experiences you'll find relevant to your goals."

— Julia L. Orza, Ph.D.

Dr. Orza earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Clark University and her master's and PhD degrees in Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. A mental health consultant, she is an active facilitator and speaker for diversity-sensitivity training in Maryland and Pennsylvania schools. Her research interests focus on diversity and multiculturalism, and her publications include articles in the "Kentucky Counseling Journal" and "Voices."

Dr. Orza explores such additional topics as empathy, School Counseling, Diversity-sensitive counseling, At-risk adolescents.  Courses taught include Diversity-sensitive Counseling, Lab Practicum, The Art of Counseling, Orientation to Counseling, Advanced Field Practicum.

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Associate Professor
Dr. Simeon Schlossberg, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Connecticut, 1996. Coordinates the Community Mental Health and pre-licensure tracks.  Specialty and research areas include: Conduct Disorder in Adolescents, Bullying, Community Counseling. Courses taught include Introduction to Counseling, Diagnosis and Mental Health Counseling, Lab Practicum and Advanced Field Practicum. Email Dr. Schlossberg at sschloss@mcdaniel.edu

Administrator/Lecturer
Dr. Mary Anne Reichelt, D.Min., NCC, in Pastoral Counseling from Eden Theological Seminary, 1986.  Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, National Certified Counselor. Advises prospective and new students to the Counselor Education Program. Specialty areas and research include: Psychodynamic psychoanalysis, supervision, family systems, and chronic PTSD and child and adolescent hospitalizations.  Courses taught: Theories and Techniques of Counseling, Lab Practicum, Orientation to Counseling and Family Systems. Email Dr. Reichelt at mreichelt@mcdaniel.edu.

Adjunct Lecturers
The program also utilizes adjuncts who are actively involved in area elementary and secondary schools, private practices, mental health agencies, and colleges, to ensure that students obtain diverse and practical perspectives from the current field of counseling and psychology.  We are very proud of the dedication and expertise of our talented adjuncts.