About

Jim Azar, Ph.D.
Director

In addition to being the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development, Jim is the co-director of the internship training program. He is a licensed psychologist in RI. He has a B.A. in psychology and philosophy from Assumption College and a M.A. in clinical psychology from Connecticut College. Jim earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Michigan State University. He came to Roger Williams in 1990 after serving as a staff psychologist at the V.A. Medical Center in Northampton, MA. Jim is the chair of the sexual assault and the eating disorder task forces, as well as the the co-chair of the alcohol task force and the students of concern committee. Jim's professional interests include health and sports psychology; philosophical psychology; developing systematic approaches to issues such as sexual assault, eating disorders, and suicide prevention; training and supervision; and spirituality, mindfulness, and psychotherapy from a Buddhist perspective. His hobbies include long-distance running, yoga, visiting baseball parks and diners, and cooking.

Christopher Bailey, Ph.D.
Assistant Director

Chris is a licensed psychologist in RI. He has a B.A. in psychology from Providence College and a M.A. in clinical psychology from Connecticut College. Chris earned a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Working with undergraduate and graduate students has been a focus for Chris in his clinical, research, supervisory, and teaching roles. Prior to his arrival at Roger Williams in 2011, his previous counseling center experiences have included Rhode Island College, Rockhurst University, Stonehill College,and the University of Missouri-Columbia. Chris also worked in a variety of other settings, including community mental health centers, juvenile probation, a psychiatric hospital and in residential care for the developmentally disabled. Chris's professional interests include assessment, college student development, career development, emotion regulation, outreach presentations (with topics such as dreams, happiness, and sleep), personality theories, positive psychology, supervision, and training. Chris also enjoys art, art history, baseball, music, science fiction, spirituality, travel, walking, world history and time with family, friends, and pets.

Kristen Dillon, M.A.

Psychology Intern

Kristen earned a B.A. from Skidmore College and an M.A. in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, where she is in her third year working toward a doctorate in clinical psychology. Kristen has previously worked in a psychiatric hospital, a residential program, a youth and family commission, and a community agency. Her professional interests include geriatrics, dementia-related illnesses, eating disorders, body image and family systems. Her personal interests are singing, playing the guitar, family, friends and playing with her dogs.

Colby Kant Harris, Ph.D.
Post-Doctorate Fellow

Colby has a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in psychology from New York University. She earned a Ph.D. in clinical/school psychology from Hofstra University. Previously, Colby worked as a therapist at Hofstra’s Student Counseling Center and Great Neck North High School in NY. Colby's professional interests include mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches to psychotherapy (i.e., acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavior therapy) as they apply to the therapeutic alliance and emotion regulation. Her research interests include professional self-care in psychology and the treatment of anxiety disorders. In her free time, Colby enjoys running, bicycling, photography, cooking, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Nancy Hood, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Psychological Counselor

Nancy is a licensed clinical social worker in RI. She has a bachelor's degree in music from Boston University and an M.S.W. from Boston College. She received training in psychosynthesis and spiritual psychology from the Concord Institute and in EMDR (Level II). Nancy came to Roger Williams in 1980 having worked for Family Services. She taught a women's issues course as an adjunct faculty member for the social and health services program at Roger Williams for 10 years. Currently she co-facilitates a lunch discussion series on diversity. Nancy's professional interests include trauma work, bereavement, women’s issues and performance enhancement. Most of all, she appreciates the opportunity to help others with their healing and personal growth. Nancy is a peace and justice activist, as well as a singer. She also enjoys gardening, travel, nature walks, kayaking and time with family and friends.

Mary Beth Kilinski, Psy.D.
Post-Doctorate Fellow

Mary Beth earned a B.A. in psychology from St. Anselm College and an M.A. and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Prior to graduate school, Mary Beth had a career in business, where she worked in training and development, as well as retail marketing. Since returning to psychology, she worked as a therapist in a private practice, an adult partial-hospitalization program and an elementary school. Mary Beth's professional interests include women's issues, sexual harassment, bereavement, relationship difficulties and the mind-body connection. Her personal interests include various forms of dance, strength training, cooking (and eating) and being outdoors.

Leah Murphy, M.A.
Psychology Intern

Leah received a B.A. in psychology from Cornell University and an M.A. in mental health and behavioral medicine from Boston University. Currently, she is in her third year working toward her doctorate in clinical psychology at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Leah has worked in hospital, private practice and residential settings. She also has experience as both a graphic and web designer. Leah's professional interests include relationship issues, attachment, family systems and assessment. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and being with family and friends.

Megan Orcutt, M.A.
Psychology Intern

Megan received a B.A. in psychology and women and gender studies from the University of Colorado and an M.A. in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, where she is in her final year of completing her doctorate in clinical psychology. Megan has worked in community mental health and public school settings. Her professional interests include women’s gender identity development, attachment, relationship issues and psychological assessment. Her personal interests include photography, reading, walking and movies.

Jennifer Sylvia
Secretary

Jennifer is currently working toward a B.A. in Public Health Administration from Roger Williams. Before joining the Center in 2011, she started with Roger Williams in 2005 as a secretary for Health Services. Before coming to Roger Williams, Jennifer was employed for 15 years as an administrative assistant at Family Service Association of Greater Fall River, a non-profit community mental health clinic.

Michael Wilberger, M.D.
Psychiatric Consultant

Jim Woodruff, Ph.D.
Psychological Counselor

Jim is the Co-Director of the internship training program and a licensed psychologist in RI. He received a B.A. in sociology from the University of Vermont, an M.A. in clinical psychology from Central Michigan University and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of North Texas. Prior to coming to Roger Williams in 1986, he worked at several mental health clinics and at a V.A. medical center where he primarily treated Vietnam veterans suffering from PTSD. Jim's professional interests include the process of change, relationship issues, men's issues, training and supervision. Jim also enjoys golfing, fishing, friends and humor.

Romelyn Woodruff, P.M.H.C.N.S.-B.C.
Psychological Counselor

Romelyn is a board-certified psychiatric mental health clinical nurse specialist, as well as a licensed mental health counselor. She received a B.S. in nursing from the University of Vermont and an M.A. in clinical psychology from Central Michigan University. Romelyn received training in psychosynthesis and spiritual psychology from the Concord Institute and training in EMDR. She came to Roger Williams in 1986 after having been a therapist at Smith College Counseling Services. She had clinical positions in community mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric settings. Romelyn serves on the faculty senate and the diversity committee of the faculty senate. She taught a course in the holistic counseling graduate program at Salve Regina University for eight years. Romelyn's professional interests include healing and the process of change from an Eastern philosophical and spiritual perspective, cross-cultural counseling, women's issues, relationship issues and mind-body psychotherapy. Her personal interests include spirituality, meditation, reading, yoga, and time with her husband, children and friends.