Counseling Center Staff

Josué Martinez, MS, NCC, LPC, began his career as a child and adolescent counselor at a Community Mental Health Center. He graduated from Cairn University in 2016 with both his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and his master's in Counseling. His specialty area after graduate school involved children's, adolescent, and young adult mental health. Josue has previous work in Higher Education on different resident life teams and has also worked as a Student Success Coach.

Josué is a member of the American College Counseling Association and is currently certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Working with education systems, particularly higher education, is his passion. His clinical focus is on meeting students where they are and ensuring they have everything they need to continue their life journey.

Josué's counseling method incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and utilizes person-centered techniques. Josué promotes viewing others through their own eyes. Making certain that he realizes that people come from many backgrounds and taking the time to truly see and hear students.  

Furthermore, Josue works from a strength-based perspective, emphasizing resilience, skill implementation, and self-compassion in a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere.  

Diomarys Nunez, MA, LPC, began her career as a psychotherapist at a Community Mental Health Center in 2020. She graduated from Moravian University in 2020 with her master's in clinical counseling. Her specialty area after graduate school involved children's, adolescent, and young adult mental health in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Diomarys is a member of the American Counseling Association and is currently certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. Her clinical focus is on meeting students where they are and helping them to feel empowered as they navigate their journeys in higher education.

Diomarys's counseling method incorporates Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and utilizes person-centered techniques. Acceptance Commitment Therapy focuses on increasing cognitive flexibility and helping the client learn mindfulness-based techniques to help them overcome challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps the individual examine their thoughts and looking at how thoughts affect their emotions and behaviors. Most importantly, Diomarys makes certain that she realizes people come from many backgrounds and takes the time to truly see and hear students.

Furthermore, Diomarys works in a collaborative approach with all persons. She works from a strength-based perspective, emphasizing resilience, skill implementation, and self-compassion in a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere. 

Anne Spencer, LPC, began her career as a High School history teacher graduating from Kutztown University in 2010 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from Rider University, an approved CACREP accredited program in 2017. Her speciality area in graduate school was adolescent and young adult mental health. Anne has worked in college counseling as well as an intensive outpatient treatment center. She is core trained in the foundations of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. 

Anne is currently certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and is an active member of the American College Counseling Association. Her passion is working within education systems particularly higher education. Her clinical focus is on teaching client's the skills to master emerging adulthood.

Anne's approach to counseling integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as other third wave therapeutic modalities (e.g. ACT, MI). CBT is a theoretical approach which focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. DBT has a strong focus on tangible skills, which assist in emotional regulation, the practice of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and effective communication. Her passion for these theoretical approaches relates to their effectiveness in supporting people of diverse backgrounds.

Additionally, Anne practices from a strength-based mindset with emphasis on fostering resilience, skill implementation, and self-compassion within a collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental environment.  

Sr. Faustina began her career as a Youth Minister graduating from Franciscan University in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Theology. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health from Franciscan University, an approved CACREP accredited program in May 2023. Her specialty area in graduate school was adolescent and young adult mental health. Sister has worked in college counseling as well as ran Children's group in a Substance Abuse center.  

Sr. Faustina is currently certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors and is an active member of the American College Counseling Association. Her passion is working with Young adults to achieve their full potential. Her clinical focus is on teaching client's the skills to live more healthful and peaceful lives.

Sister's approach to counseling integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Sr. Faustina combines various therapeutic interventions that fit the needs of each student who is seeking wholeness and healing.

Additionally, Sister practices from a strength-based mindset with emphasis on fostering resilience, skill implementation, and self-compassion within a collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental environment.    

Sheilah has joined the Wellness Services team as the Administrative Coordinator. In this role she anchors the Counseling Services department through her welcoming and helpful presence, manages the administrative functions of the department, and supports our University Community when they contact or access Counseling Services.       
        
Sheilah graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Most recently she worked as a Program Coordinator at the Northeast Community Center for Behavioral Health, and brings experience in program and staff development to Holy Family University.