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.
	Tami Harrell has worked at Linfield College since 1997 and has over 30 years experience in the secretarial/managerial field. She serves as the office coordinator for the Walker 124 Suite, making appointments, answering phones and coordinating the office for Counseling, and Career Development.
	Tyler Gerdin, M.A., is a current doctoral candidate at George Fox University and joins the counseling center staff this year as an intern. In the past he has provided therapy for college students at George Fox, adolescents in an Oregon school district and is a current Behavioral Health Consultant for the Providence Medical Group. Tyler draws from both Cognitive-Behavioral and Interpersonal methods in therapy to help students grow and achieve their goals.

	Jeanne Lakey Smith, B.S., is a current master of social work student at Portland State University and joins the counseling center staff as an intern. Jeanne has over 15 years experience working with adolescents and young adults in both residential care and school settings and has first hand experience of being a non-traditional student. Jeanne works from a strength based perspective and uses a collaborative approach to counseling. She enjoys working with individuals and groups.