Seminoles ASPIRE: Alliance for Supporting Positive-growth & Inspiring Resilience in Education
Goals
There are three primary goals associated with the Seminoles ASPIRE partnership:
- Increase the mental health of students attending FSUS.
- Create practicum experiences for the graduate students in Counseling and School Psychology
- Conduct research on mental health and bullying prevention
Framework
The mental health partnership is built on a multi-tiered service delivery model framework. The three-tiered triangle will be used to represent this framework. Tier 1 consists of universal screening and preventative programming for ALL students attending FSUS. Tier 2 consists of assessments and interventions that are specific to students with elevated risk for mental health difficulties. Tier 3 will consist of individuals with a significant risk of or known mental health difficulties.
Lyndsay Jenkins
Hello! My name is Dr. Lyndsay Jenkins. I am the Director of Seminoles ASPIRE. I am the Michael and Jean Shahnasarian Endowed Associate Professor at FSU in Counseling and School Psychology and a Licensed Psychologist. My family and I have lived in Tallahassee for six years and previously lived in Illinois. In our free time, we enjoy fishing and going to the beach. As the Director of Seminoles ASPIRE, I oversee and supervise the graduate clinicians who provide individual and group counseling to FSUS students. I also work closely with the school counselors and administrators to improve the overall social and emotional health of all FSUS students.
Emily Beavon
Hi! My name is Emily, and I am a 5th year student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology PhD program at FSU. I am originally from Franklin, TN and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama. I have a specific interest in working with adolescents, particularly those struggling with anxiety. In my free time, I like to run, play soccer, travel, and spend time with my cat.
Tiffany Brown
Tiffany Brown, B.S. is a doctoral student in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology program at FSU. Originally from Oklahoma, Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Oklahoma. Her clinical interests focus on working with patients with anxiety/phobias, and trauma, with a specific interest in working with children and families. Her research interests include women’s health, antenatal/perinatal/maternal health, and children’s mental health, with a focus on prevention. In her free time, Tiffany volunteers for local animal rescues and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her pets.
Sophia Petersen
Hi! My name is Sophia Petersen, and I am in my fifth year in the Combined School Psychology and Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. I am now pretty familiar with Tallahassee as I also received my undergraduate degree from Florida State University—go noles! This will be my third year at FSUS, and I have really enjoyed my time working with elementary and middle school aged kids. My research interests include bullying, academic achievement, and mental health in the schools—I might even be recognizable at FSUS for my work collecting data on math fraction interventions. In my free time I am probably with my two dogs— Cooper and Lola or playing different sports such as soccer and pickleball.
Sabrina Quiroga
Hi! My name is Sabrina and I am a fifth year PhD student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology program at FSU. I also completed my bachelors and master's in psychology at FSU. However, I am originally from Miami, Florida! While I enjoy working with a multitude of populations, I am mostly interested in working with adolescents and building self-esteem as well as adjusting to life transitions. I have particularly enjoyed working with diverse students and students with intellectual disabilities so a big focus in my research revolves around social identities and life events as well as the impact of the school environment and goal-oriented behavior.
Maria Aliberti
Hello! My name is Maria, and I am a 4th year student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology PhD program at FSU. I moved to Tallahassee 3 years ago after completing my undergraduate degree at Boston College and I am enjoying the warm weather. I am looking forward to working with the students!
Suravi Changlani
Hello! My name is Suravi Changlani, and I am a doctoral candidate in the Combined Counseling Psychology and School Psychology program at Florida State University. I grew up in Virginia and have been in Tallahassee since 2018. My husband and I have a three-year-old son. I look forward to supporting the mental health of FSUS students this year.
Jacob Cryderman
My name is Jacob Cryderman, and I am a fourth-year student in the combined Counseling and School Psychology Ph.D. program at Florida State University. I also completed my undergraduate education here, so I am a long time Nole. My research interests focus on the impact of one's prejudice, bias, and attitudes on therapeutic relationships between counselors and their clients and how these factors alter mental health crisis responses. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, Dungeons and Dragons, and playing video games.
Kathy Harvey
My name is Ms. Kathy, and I am a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Counseling and School Psychology program at FSU. I am originally from South Carolina where I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at the College of Charleston, worked with children with a wide range of disabilities at the Medical University of South Carolina, conducted in-home behavior therapy, and completed a fellowship in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (SC LEND). I love working with children and adolescents as well as their caregivers! I currently work in a research clinic providing psychoeducational evaluations and behavior parent training for local families, and my research interests involve interdisciplinary understandings of executive functioning and underlying pathways that impact behavior and social outcomes. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and partner, watching new shows and movies, and playing with my cat! I am looking forward to getting to know the students at FSUS!
Alexis LaChance
Hi! My name is Alexis LaChance, and I am a third-year doctoral student in the combined Counseling and School Psychology Ph.D. program. My research interests include bullying prevention in schools, the mental health of bully-victims, and anxiety disorders. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, trying new foods, going to concerts, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and spending time with my friends and family. The past two years, I have provided administrative support for the ASPIRE program, but I am looking forward to providing direct mental health support to the students at FSUS this year.
Brooke Patten
Hello! My name is Brooke Patten, I was born and raised in Tallahassee and have attended FSU for both undergraduate and graduate school. I am currently in my 4th year at FSU’s combined Counseling and School Psychology program and am working on research exploring intervention options for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In my free time, I enjoy baking and relaxing with my pets – a dachshund and a rabbit. I am looking forward to spending the next school year working with your kids and teens here at Florida High. Go Noles!
Catherine Young
Hello! I’m Catherine Anne Young, a Ph.D. student in the Combined Counseling and School Psychology program at Florida State University. Born and raised in Tallahassee, I have pursued my academic journey close to home, earning my undergraduate degree in psychology from Florida A&M University (FAMU) and continuing my studies with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University (FSU). I have had the privilege of gaining diverse professional experience, including teaching social studies at a Title I middle school, providing social and emotional learning curricula to students, and offering individual counseling for children and young adults. I am also trained and certified in the Rebound & Recovery Resiliency Training Program. These experiences have fueled my passion for exploring the intersection of education and psychology, particularly in supporting youth through adversity. My research focuses on childhood trauma, school-based interventions, and fostering resilience in young people. When I’m not working or studying, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, serving my community at church, going on trail runs, and indulging in my love for snickerdoodle cookies. I’m excited to connect with the FSUS community—Go Noles!
Local Resources
2-1-1 Big Bend Hotline
Call 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333
Apalachee Center
2634 Capital Circle NE Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Main: (850) 523-3333
Toll-free: (800) 226-2931
Capital City Youth Services
http://www.ccys.org/programs-at-a-glance/
(850) 545-2061
Boys Town North Florida
3555 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 575-6422
Catholic Charities Counseling Program
http://www.catholiccharitiesnwfl.org/Tallahassee
(850) 222-2180, Option #4
1380 Blountstown Highway
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 9 am–6 pm; Thursday, 9 am–4 pm
Cost: Sliding scale; some insurance accepted for mental health services; other services free.
Disc Village
(850) 575-4388
3333 W. Pensacola St. Suite #34, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Eastside Psychiatric Hospital
2634-B Capital Circle NE Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Main: (850) 523-3300 Ext. 4340
FSU Human Services Center
(850) 644-3857
FSU Stone Building, Suite 2207
The Human Services Center offers mental health counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in the Big Bend area. The counselors are graduate students supervised by faculty with clinical licensure. The center operates Fall and Spring semesters; it is closed during the summer.
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 4 pm–7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
1616 Physicians Drive – Dial 911 for emergencies
The Psychiatric Emergency Response Program (PERP) provides emergency psychiatric evaluations for persons experiencing a serious mental health crisis.
The Emergency Department 24 hour administrative number is (850) 431-5411.
The 24 hour phone directly to the TMH Behavioral Health Center is (850) 431-5411.
Turn About, Inc.
(850) 671-1920 2771
Miccosukee Road
Resources in Surrounding Counties
Gadsden County
Apalachee Center – Gadsden County
79 Lasalle Path, Quincy, Florida 32351
(850) 875-2422
Services Offered:
– Care Management Services
– Psychiatric Evaluation and treatment
– Psychosocial Rehabilitation
– Adult and Children Services
– Primary Care
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Taylor County
Apalachee Center – Taylor County
1421 Old Dixie Hwy., Perry, Florida 32348
(850) 584-5613
– Psychiatric Evaluation and treatment
– Psychosocial Rehabilitation
– Adult and Children Services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wakulla County
Apalachee Center – Wakulla County
43 Oak St., Crawfordville, Florida 32327
(850) 926-5900
Services Offered:
– Care Management Services
– Psychiatric Evaluation and treatment
– Adult and Children Services
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Wakulla
2140-C Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville
9am-1pm
(850) 925-1033
National Resources
If you are in danger or are feeling suicidal, call 911 immediately.
Boys Town National Hotline – serving all at-risk teens and children
(800) 448-3000
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Text VOICE to 20121, every day, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. CST
http://www.boystown.org/hotline
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.childhelp.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. only)
Text HELLO to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
GLBT National Youth Talkline
(800) 246-PRIDE (7743)
4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, Monday to Friday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Saturday
http://www.glnh.org/talkline
HopeLine
Call or text (919) 231-4525 or (877) 235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.loveisrespect.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
(630) 577-1330
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
http://www.anad.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.ndvh.org
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Runaway Switchboard
(800) RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.1800runaway.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
