Counseling Staff Information

John F. Kerrigan, Jr., Ph.D. has been the Director of the Counseling Center at Linfield College since the fall of 1999. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and Colorado.  John uses a cognitive- behavioral orientation in his counseling with students and focuses on helping students to overcome the challenges and problems that are interfering with their college success.  He also teaches the Personal Success Skills course each spring.

Dawn J. Williamson, MSW is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who joined our staff in the fall of 2004. She has had many years of experience in private practice as well as community social work. Dawn works from a systems perspective and uses developmental and psychodynamic approaches to counseling. She enjoys working with individuals, groups, teaching the Overview of Helping Professions course in the fall and being a part of the C.A.T.S. program. Dawn also maintains a private practice and has a particular interest in combining traditional approaches with the expressive therapies of sand, play and art.

Patti Bonofiglio started work at Linfield in 2006 as a part-time Secretary/Receptionist for The Counseling Center, Career Services and Learning Support Services.  She has twenty plus years of secretarial experience.

Tami Harrell started work at Linfield College's Admission Department in 1997 and transferred to our office in 1999 where she now serves as the Office Manager for The Counseling Center, Career Services, and Learning Support Services. She has over twenty-five years of secretarial and management experience.