Services Center
Dr. Jessica McCleese
Dr. Jessica McCleese is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of less than 200 certified Christian sex therapists currently in practice. She started her undergraduate training with the intention of becoming a youth pastor but after taking the required counseling classes she felt the Lord leading her to change her focus and her major to begin studying psychology.
McCleese earned her M.A. and her Psy.D. from Regent University. After completing her post-doctorate and working for two years as a psychologist in Texas, she returned to Virginia Beach where she has worked with both couples and individuals in both her own private practice and in Christian group practices in Hampton Roads. Additionally, McCleese has been involved in working at and with Regent since 2015 through adjunct teaching and supervision of students. She now continues this work as associate professor and director of the Psychological Services Center.
Dr. Katelyn Tollefson
Dr. Katelyn Tollefson is an assistant professor for Regent University's School of Psychology & Counseling, and the assistant director of Regent’s Psychological Services Center (PSC). She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Evangel University followed by her master's and doctorate in clinical psychology from Regent University. She completed her internship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital where she provided children, adolescents, and families inpatient and outpatient mental health services. She went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship at the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Child Advocacy Center, providing trauma-focused treatment to minors presenting with a history of child maltreatment and trauma-related symptoms. Dr. Tollefson brings knowledge and experience in working with children and adolescents, and has developed specializations in evidenced-based practices with this population, including TF-CBT and PCIT.
Dr. Linda Baum
Dr. Linda Baum obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Kent State University and completed a pre-doctoral internship and fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She obtained her license as a clinical psychologist in Virginia in 2008 and has served at Regent University since that time. She additionally holds leadership positions with the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology. Dr. Baum is a generalist clinician with specific training in forensic and assessment psychology. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach to supervision and typically practices within behavioral models such as CBT, ACT, and DBT.
Dr. Laurie Greene
Dr. Laurie Greene graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology from Regent University in 2011. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and currently works with Psychological and Forensic Evaluations at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board. She has worked with various populations including, but not limited to, active military, court-affiliated, private practice, autism spectrum, and serious mentally ill.
Dr. Gabriella Hill-Alexander
Dr. Hill-Alexander graduated from Regent University and is a licensed clinical psychologist that has a heart for serving children, adolescents, and their families, through individual therapy and family therapy models. Prior to obtaining her Psy.D., she completed clinical training at various settings, such as private practice, university-based counseling center, community mental health agencies, and government funding agencies. Dr. Hill-Alexander treats a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, social skills development, and parent-child relationships. She has completed training in TF-CBT and is certified in PCIT and PEERs. Furthermore, she is trained in providing psychological evaluations for children and adults for learning disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-stressors disorders.
Dr. Imani Lipp
Dr. Imani Lipp obtained her Psy. D in Clinical Psychology at Regent University, and completed her internship at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She works at Chesapeake Psychological Associates as a contractor. Dr. Lipp’s theoretical orientation is a humanistic approach, and she is interested in utilizing cultural humility to work through Interpersonal and intrapersonal aspects of her client’s psyche. Dr. Lipp regularly practices in therapeutic modalities such as ACT, DBT, EFT, IPT and brief psychodynamic therapy. She has experience in Family, Couples, Group and individual therapy and has worked with clients from 4-80 years old.
Dr. Lipp is certified in Hope and the ENRICH couples’ programs. As a supervisor, she believes in scaffolding and supporting students to find their own therapeutic voice in the room, while maintaining curiosity in clients and themselves.
Dr. Imani is working on her post-doc hours and will be supervised by Dr. Jen Ripley this academic year.
Dr. Cassandra Page
Dr. Cassandra Page is a licensed clinical psychologist, Director of the Psy.D. Program, and Associate Professor for Regent University. She oversees the Cultural Diversity Luncheon Series, Paradigm Shift Initiatives, and Multicultural Clinic. Dr. Page thrives on facilitating student growth, client empowerment, and a supportive and diverse clinical training atmosphere. Dr. Page is a generalist, licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in relationship issues, life transitions, and integrating identity concerns, multicultural factors, and spirituality into therapy. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, college students, older adults, and families, with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using clinically supported treatments from an attachment perspective (e.g., CBT, IPT, Brief-Psychodynamic, Systemic Family Therapy, EFT for Couples); however her “sweet spot” is working with adolescents and young adults (those experiencing major life transitions).
Dr. Rachel Stephens
Dr. Rachel Stephens has been a licensed psychologist in Virginia since 2016 and serves as Program Director for the PsyD program at Regent University. Dr. Stephens is a generalist clinician who works primarily from a modern psychodynamic perspective, with an emphasis on experiential and affect-focused models of therapy; however, she is also comfortable and competent in supervising CBT, ACT, IPT, and other common protocols at the Psychological Services Center. She has developed a specialization in relational and developmental trauma, and has interests in group therapy, multiculturalism, attachment, spirituality, and gender dynamics.
Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D., is the Hughes chair of integration for Regent University and co-chair of the Charis Institute (charis.regent.edu) which hosts the Hope couples clinic for the PSC (hopecouples.com). Her primary specialty is in couple and family therapy. She also has clinical expertise in supervision, positive psychology, career testing, ADHD testing, women's issues, sexual and sexual identity issues, spiritual direction, interpersonal, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral and integrative therapies.
Dr. Darice Davis
Dr. Darice Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about improving the psychological well-being of marginalized and underserved populations. Dr. Davis received her doctorate from Regent University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at Hampton VA Medical Center.
Dr. Davis specializes in trauma and forensic psychology. She has experience working in a variety of settings with clients across the lifespan including a university department clinic, private practice, a state hospital, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Dr. Candace Lassiter
Dr. Candace Lassiter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Virginia. She provides assessment and evaluations for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADOS certified), developmental delays, and Learning Disability evaluations (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia).
Dr. Candace also provides couples therapy, including pre-marital therapy as well as adult individual psychotherapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, mood, relational concerns and stress. Dr. Lassiter’s approach to therapy is based on the foundations of Interpersonal/Relational Psychodynamic Therapy and integrates cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral, and acceptance commitment therapy techniques. Her professional interests also include a passion for training and supervising students. She is currently the Director of Clinical Training at Genesis Counseling Center.
Dr. Lassiter completed her Master’s (M.A) and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) from Regent University.
Dr. Shannon Kuschel
Dr. Shannon Kuschel is an Assistant Professor, as well as the External Practica Coordinator for the PsyD Department in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Regent University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Special Education from Regent University, her M.S. in Counseling Psychology and a B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Dr. Kuschel has spent more than 25 years working with children, their families, and schools specializing in ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disorders, as well as trauma and grief recovery. She has worked as a private practice counselor, school counselor, principal of schools in Florida and Virginia, and provided therapy services in outpatient, day treatment, and residential settings. Additionally, Dr. Kuschel provides consultation services to schools on a variety of topics. Dr. Kuschel’s research typically focuses on work at the intersections of psychology, neuroscience, and education. Current projects include assessing the impact of interventions for students with learning disorders and co-morbid diagnoses, as well as the impact of lifestyle factors on memory, mood, and dementia. She completed post-doctoral training in neuropsychological assessment and research from Regent and Hampton Roads Neuropsychology. Lastly, she also serves as the co-director of the Research Center in Clinical Neuropsychology with Dr. Anna Ord.
Dr. Kimberly Coddington
Dr. Kimberly Coddington received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Gannon University in 2006 and completed a pre-doctoral internship and two years of post-doctoral training in neuropsychology. She is licensed in two states and has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2020 and a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 2007. Dr. Coddington has more than 16 years of experience including clinical work, supervision of trainees, teaching, and administration. She has an eclectic background, including work in the following settings: inpatient and outpatient hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities, community mental health, and private practice. Her clinical specialty includes the provision of psychological and neuropsychological assessments for differential diagnosis and treatment planning. Dr. Coddington’s research interests include factors impacting positive aging, cognitive rehabilitation, and the impact of neurological disorders on cognitive function including dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injury, and concussion.