Meet Our Staff...

Melissa Fallon, Ph.D. is the Director of the Counseling Center and a Licensed Psychologist in the State of New York. She earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany and also holds a Master of Arts and a Master of Education degree in counseling psychology from Columbia University, Teacher’s College. She worked as a counselor and researcher in higher education and community mental health prior to joining the staff in 2003. Her professional interests include working with student athletes, GLBTQ populations, body image and gender role issues. She enjoys various sports and is an avid music fan.

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Jeanne Keahon, LMSW has a Master's degree in social work from SUNY Albany and is a licensed social worker. She has worked in a variety of mental health, substance abuse, and hospital based settings. She joined the Counseling Center in 1997. Her clinical interests include family systems theory, women's issues and working with international students. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities such as hiking and fossil collecting. She makes the best of our upstate winters by cross country skiing and skijoring with her Siberian Huskies.

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Amy Clarvoe, Ph.D. has a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University at Buffalo and is a licensed Psychologist in the State of NY. Prior to that she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Clarkson University. She has worked in a variety of higher education and community mental health settings before joining the staff in 2008. Her professional interests include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems and couples counseling, difficulties with attention and focus, and group work. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She is originally from the Adirondacks and loves hiking, boating, skating, gardening, and just being outdoors.

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Shawn Bubany, Ph.D., has a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas. Prior to joining the counseling center in 2011, Shawn worked as a counselor at colleges and universities in Minnesota, Kansas, and Oregon. Shawn also provided counseling at a VA medical center, a community mental health center, and a community career exploration clinic. Shawn’s professional interests include relationship difficulties, life transitions, career decisions, men’s issues, counselor training and supervision, multiculturalism, and mindfulness meditation. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling to new parts of the world, music, cooking and farmers markets, hiking and backpacking, and taking it easy with a good book or movie.

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Brandon Roman, LMHC, CASAC-t received his Master’s degree in mental health counseling from SUNY New Paltz and is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. In addition, he holds a trainee certificate as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Brandon has worked with a range of people and issues both as a substance abuse counselor and as a wilderness therapist. As the college’s AOD counselor, Brandon specializes in helping students modify their alcohol and drug use. Other clinical interests include: sports psychology, relationship difficulties, family problems, group dynamics, and experiential therapy. In his free time, Brandon enjoys being outdoors snowmobiling, hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time with his dog.

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Marta Guzmán is a pre-doctoral intern at the counseling center. The internship represents one of her final requirements in completing the Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) program at The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Tampa. Marta earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling and psychological therapy from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She also earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Tampa. Prior to joining the counseling center staff, Marta worked in Puerto Rico and Florida at a community mental health clinic, partial hospitalization, private practice, and university counseling centers. Her professional interests include: anxiety, schizophrenia, interpersonal relationships, chronic mental health issues, LGBTQ issues, and multicultural diversity. Outside of work, Marta enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, singing karaoke, and spending time with her cats and family.   

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Kimberli Andridge is a pre-doctoral intern at the counseling center. The internship is one of the final steps towards completing the Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles. Kimberli earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marian University in Wisconsin and her Master’s degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles. Prior to joining the counseling center staff, she had the opportunity to provide counseling to high school students as well as individuals at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Her other experiences include work within a psychiatric unit and a medium-security prison. Kimberli’s professional interests include working with the LGBT populations, anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, and multiculturalism. In her free time, Kimberli enjoys traveling, films, music, baking, and hiking.

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Jan Strong is the secretary/ receptionist and the initial contact person at the Counseling Center. Jan answers the phone and helps set up appointments, and greets students when they come for appointments. Jan lives in Schenevus and has a daughter who is a graduate of SUNY Oneonta. Jan's hobbies include reading, hiking with her dogs, and spending time outdoors.

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