Meet the Staff
Director
Dr. Sara Byczek
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education: Indiana State University PhD in Counseling Psychology
Illinois State University MS in Clinical Counseling Psychology
University of Michigan-Dearborn BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, Gender related concerns, Anti-racism work and advocacy
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal Process Theory/Feminist Theory
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Assistant Director
Dr. Charles Starkman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Education: Adler University, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan BA in Psychology and Art History
Clinical Interests: Eating disorders and body image concerns, PTSD/Trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, Relational concerns, Anxiety disorders, Self-injury, Clinical supervision and training
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Cognitive-Behavioral, Third-Wave Behavioral, Interpersonal Process
Pronouns: he/his/him
Clinical Staff
Lusine Hambardzumyan
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Education: University of Detroit Mercy, MA in Clinical Psychology
Yerevan State University, MS in Psychology with Specialization in Medical Psychology
Clinical Interests: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Developmental Issues, Adjustment/Life transitions, Multicultural/Diversity Issues, Mind/Body Connection, Mindfulness
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Holistic, Culturally Sensitive, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Jimmy Vuong
Licensed Social Worker
Education: Michigan State University MSW in Social Work
Clinical Interests: Career Development, Outreach Support, Multicultural/Identity Issues, Adjustment Issues, and Anxiety.
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal and Cognitive behavioral
Pronouns: he/his/him
Joanna Ransdell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Education: Eastern Michigan University- MSW in Social Work
Lawrence University, BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Grief and loss, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, Codependency, Relationship concerns
Theoretical Orientation: DBT, CBT, Humanistic, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Dr. Carmen Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor
Education: Michigan School of Psychology PsyD in Clinical Psychology
Spring Arbor University MA in Counseling
University of Michigan - Flint BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Multicultural & Diversity Issues, Social Justice, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Health & Trauma
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral,
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Graduate Level Trainees
Sydney Rumley
Master's Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Sydney Rumley, Master’s in Clinical Psychology
Trainee
Education: Currently enrolled in Eastern Michigan University Master’s in Psychology (Clinical
Behavioral) Program
University of Michigan-Dearborn – BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating, Weight Loss/Weight Maintenance,
Body Image Concerns, Physical Activity, Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Interpersonal
Relationships
Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral, DBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Rachael Les
Master's Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Rachael Les; Masters-Level Clinician in Training
Education: Eastern Michigan University MS in Clinical Psychology
Grand Valley State University BS in Psychology and Spanish
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Multicultural & Diversity Issues, Mood Disorders, Relationship
Concerns
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative/Holistic, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Culturally
Sensitive
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Rachael is Fluent in Spanish and can conduct therapy in Spanish if requested
Becca Jarvis
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Becca Jarvis Doctoral Trainee / TLLP
Education: Currently enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program at the Michigan
School of Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology, MA in Clinical Psychology
Eastern Michigan University, a BA in Psychology
Clinical Interests: Trauma/Complex Trauma, Grief and Loss, Relationship Concerns,
Adjustment/Life transitions, Anxiety Disorders, LGBTQ+ issues
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Humanistic, Relational, Emotionally Focused
Pronouns: she/her/hers
David Hay
Master's of Social Work Trainee
Education: University of Michigan School of Social Work, MSW (2023)
University of San Francisco – MBA in Strategic Planning
Hunter College – BA in Economics and Music
Clinical Interests: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Multicultural & Diversity Issues, Mind-Body Connections,
LGBTQ+ Issues, Women’s Issues
Theoretical Foundation: Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral Activation, Transactional Analysis, EMDR
Pronouns: (he, his, him)
Caroline Callaway
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Caroline R Callaway, TLLP, MT-BC
Education: Berklee College of Music BA in Music Therapy and Music Performance
Michigan School of Psychology MA in Clinical Psychology
Candidate for PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Michigan School of Psychology
Clinical Interests: LGBTQ+ issues with special interest in Gender Identity, Social Justice,
Multicultural & Diversity Issues, Racial Trauma, Racial Battle Fatigue, Anxiety & Depression
Theoretical Orientation: Integrative, Humanistic, Queer, Feminist, Multicultural, Creative Arts
Pronouns: they/them
Jasmyn Irvin
Doctoral Clinical Psychology Trainee
Name and degree/license: Jasmyn Irvin, MA TLLP
Education: Master’s of Arts Degree, Clinical Psychology
Clinical Interests: Adolescent mental health, parenting, Racial Identity
Theoretical Orientation: Interpersonal/Humanistic
Pronouns: She/her
Office Staff
Janet Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
Education: BA in Psychology from University of Michigan Dearborn
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Moses
Moses
CAPS Therapy Dog
Moses is a a Miniature Golden Doodle who will be assisting CAPS clinicians in therapy sessions with students. As a freshly graduated therapy puppy, he will be working on getting familiar with all the sights and sounds of the Renick University Center so if you see him out and about feel free to say hello! If you are interested in having him at any University event, please email us so we can discuss options. Moses is currently at CAPS Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, unless him and his mom Dr. Carmen Bell are enjoying vacationing together.