Amber S. Kelley, M.Ed., LCMHCS, NCC
Executive Director of Counseling Services
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Rm 329
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Amber earned a Master of Education degree in Counseling and Educational Development with a specialty in School Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Specialist in Disaster Mental Health and Critical Incident Management. Amber is responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and overall administration and coordination of the resources, activities, and supervision of all clinical operations and clinical and administrative staff in the Office of Counseling Services. She has over 30 years of professional experience in a variety of settings, including Guilford County Schools, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, higher education, and private practice in the local community serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has served on multiple national disasters across the country to provide critical incident stress debriefings. Amber serves on the CARE Team and Threat Assessment Team and oversees the Multidisciplinary Disordered Eating Team, the Harm Reduction Committee, and the Trauma-Informed Care/ Resilience-Oriented Team. Some of her areas of interest include supervision, leadership, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma-informed care, disordered eating, grief and loss, collegiate recovery, and holistic approaches to wellness, including mindfulness, meditation, horticulture, and the use of the creative arts in therapy.
Sarah Chase, M.A., LCMHCA, NCC
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 326
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Sarah Chase earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Sarah is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor. Sarah has experience working in higher education, providing individual and group counseling, creating social media directed toward mental health themes, and has a special interest in providing psychoeducational programming events, working with student athletes, and complex trauma.
Katie Goldsmith, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 328
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Katie Goldsmith earned a Master in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Katie is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a National Certified Counselor. Katie has experience in higher education including individual and group counseling. Katie works to create a safe, collaborative counseling environment in which students can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Katie’s areas of professional interests include interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, and crisis assessment and intervention.
Jill Hanson, MSW, LCSW
Board Licensed Clinical Social Worker
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 331
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Jill earned a Master of Social Work degree from East Carolina University and is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Jill has served a wide variety of people and populations during her work in community mental health settings. Jill works to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for personal growth and discovery. She puts effort to develop a space of openness and compassion. Jill’s personal interest include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self-compassion and in general, enhancing skills to build a purposeful values-based life. Jill is also trained in Brainspotting and is willing to include this technique in session if there is an expressed interest. Brainspotting (BSP) is a type of therapy that helps people access, process and overcome challenges such as trauma, difficult emotions, grief, anxiety and feeling stuck. Brainspotting incorporates the mind, body, mindfulness tools and eye position to assist in creating change. Through BSP, we can reprocess negative events and retrain emotional reactions. Jill enjoys motivating others to make positive changes and she will walk alongside them as they work to build meaningful lives.
Janae Massey, M.S., LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Board Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 334
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Janae earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, as well as a Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling and Behavioral Addictions. She is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Janae has experience providing individual and group counseling to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. Janae works to provide a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Janae’s areas of interest include substance use education, interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and self-compassion.
Carley R. Niland, M.S., LCMHC, NCC
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 333
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Carley earned a Master of Science degree in Counseling with a specialization in College Counseling and Student Development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Carley has experience in higher education including mental health counseling, academic advising, and student services. She views counseling as collaborative relationship that focuses on the student and emphasizes strengths. Carley’s areas of professional interest include anxiety, depression, identity development, self-compassion, mindfulness, interpersonal relationships, and trauma.
Katie Van Dorsten, M.S., LCMHCA, NCC
Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Nationally Certified Counselor
she/her/hers
3rd Floor Slane Center – Room 332
Phone: (336) 888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Katie Van Dorsten earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. Katie is the Prevention Specialist. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Art History, as well as a Master of Arts in Management, from Wake Forest University. Katie has experience working in higher education to provide individual and group counseling, as well as crisis assessment and interventions. Katie works to create a safe and culturally sensitive environment when working with clients and has completed Safe Zone training. She has received training in Koru Mindfulness to help individuals incorporate mindfulness meditation and stress- management skills into daily routines. Her areas of interest also include anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, and substance use education.
Lakiesha Squirewell, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC
University-Contracted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lakiesha Squirewell is our Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Lakiesha earned a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lakiesha provides compassionate, professional psychiatric medication services and is driven to help individuals achieve mental wellness. Psychiatric medication services are available to clients under the care of our clinical staff and who are following tailored treatment plans.
Jessica Davis
Administrative Assistant
3rd Floor Slane Center
Phone: (336) 336-888-6352
Confidential Fax: (336) 888-6306
Mail: One University Parkway, Campus Box 51, High Point, NC 27268
Jessica Davis, Administrative Assistant, is the warm, inviting voice on the line when you call and the caring greeting that you are welcomed with upon entering our clinic. Jessica is available to help to answer general questions regarding our services and will help you get connected to our office.
Annie Miya, B.S.
Clinical Intern – Fall 2022-Spring 2023
she/her/hers
Annie completed her undergraduate studies at North Carolina State University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Biology. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is under the direct supervision of her host supervisor, Jill Hanson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Andrew Sullivan, B.A.
Clinical Practicum Student – Spring 2023
he/him/his
Andrew completed his undergraduate studies at Tulane University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University. He is under the direct supervision of his host supervisor, Amber Kelley, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor.
Leigh Ann Wyrick, B.A.
Clinical Intern – Fall 2022-Spring 2023
she/her/hers
Leigh Ann completed her undergraduate studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, Human Development and Family Studies. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Wake Forest University. She is under the direct supervision of her host supervisor, Carley Niland, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Jared Lamkin, Ph.D., LCASA
Prevention Specialist for Collegiate Recovery
Jared Lamkin is the Prevention Specialist for the Collegiate Recovery Program and holds a non-clinical position in our office. Jared earned his Ph.D. from the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Science, with a concentration in Sport Psychology, from Capella University and a Master of Science in Human Services from Lincoln University. Jared joins our team this year in support of our North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services grant to develop and implement programs and services in support of building a Collegiate Recovery Community on campus.
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
SO THAT WE MAY BEST ASSIST YOU.
Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Office of Counseling Services
High Point University
3rd Floor Slane Center
High Point, NC 27268
336-888-6352
336-888-6306 (Confidential Fax)
counseling@highpoint.edu
*We also can schedule triage by phone during business hours.*
We make every effort to schedule therapy appointments that work with your class schedule. Your clinician will determine the frequency of your therapy sessions based on your individual treatment plan.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not email us or leave a voicemail and wait for a returned call. We want you to receive help immediately. In the case of emergency, please follow the instructions listed on our Mental Health Emergencies page.
Need a referral to a local mental health provider?
Please contact us at counseling@highpoint.edu and we will be glad to help. We also recommend using the following site to locate a provider off-campus in your area: http://www.psychologytoday.com
If you are a community provider and would like to be added to our database, please contact us at counseling@highpoint.edu.