Counseling Services vice at Creighton University is staffed by two licensed psychologists, two provisionally-licensed psychologist, two licensed mental health practitioners, two pre-doctoral psychology interns and practicum student(s) who provide services on an individual and group basis at no additional cost to students enrolled at Creighton University. On this page you can read about each person's background, experience, and interests. Information regarding pre-doctoral internship and applying for practicum training is also available.
Michael Kelley, Ph.D., Director
Dr. Kelley earmed a M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology in 1972 from DePaul University and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1976 from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles (now Aliant University). He was licensed as a psychologist in Nebraska in 1977. Dr. Kelley joined Counseling Services in 1980. His clinical interests include developmental issues of college students; grief; family influences on mental health; suicide prevention and management of psychological crisis. He became Director of Counseling Services in 2005.
In leisure time, Dr. Kelley is a student of ceramics. You might see some of his pots sitting around the office.
Thomas Grandy, Ph.D., Director of Training
Dr. Grandy received his degree in Counseling Psychology in 1975 from the University of Iowa (our administrative assistant's favorite team) where he also completed his Ph.D. He became a licensed psychologist in Nebraska in 1975 and in Michigan in 1977 and the National Register of Health Providers in 1978. Dr. Grandy joined Counseling Services in 1975. His clinical interests include supervision and training; process of change in therapy; mood disorders and anxiety; sleep disturbances; academic success; hypnosis; nutritional approaches; assessment of learning disabilities and ADHD; self-care of professionals and sports psychology.
Dr. Grandy is a Detroit Red Wings fan.
Catherine (Kitty) Brougham, M.S., Counselor
Kitty received her degree in Counseling Psychology in 1994 from San Francisco State University. She received her licensed mental health practitioner license in Nebraska in 2000. Kitty joined Counseling Services in 1997. Kitty's clinical interests include women's issues; addiction and recovery; adult and adolescent development; cultural identity development; mindfulness; nutrition; weight and wellness.
Allison Schomburg, Ph.D., Provisonally Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Schomburg received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron in 2007. She joined the Counseling Services staff in 2007. Her clinical interests include relationships, depression, family of origin, attachment, LGBTQ issues, supervision and training, and multiculturalism.
Allison enjoys hiking in the mountains with her dog Gracie.
Kevin Powers, Ph.D., Academic Success / Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Powers received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2008 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). He joined Counseling Services in 2007. His clinical interests include individual and group therapy, as well as clinical, intellectual, learning-disability, and personality assessment. He also has interests in college adjustment issues, mood disorders and anxiety, stress management, and academic issues.
Kevin is a Cardinals baseball fan and enjoys being outdoors, painting, and photography.
Hope Russell, M.S., Provisionally Licensed Counselor
Hope received her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2007. She joined the counseling staff in 2007. Her clinical interests include mood disorders and anxiety, compulsive behaviors, stress and anger management, and marriage and family therapy.
When not spending time with family, Hope enjoys reading and running.
Natalie Van Dusen, M.S., Predoctoral Intern
Natalie received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Biola University in 2007, and is working toward a Psy.D. Her clinical interests include depression and anxiety, relationship and family of origin issues, and trauma. She is interested in cognitive and personality assessment, and enjoys working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Natalie enjoys the outdoors, petting her cats, and… knitting
Practicum/Field Placement Students
Brian Cole, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jeff Reznicek, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Laura Tworek, Creighton
Support Staff:
Terri Faga
Brenda Hollman
Jen Christian
Terri, Brenda, and Jen are the Support Staff for Center for Health and Counseling. They welcome students when they come to the Center for Health and Counseling, make sure they fill out the necessary proper paperwork, and assist students in gaining access to the help they need.