Meet the staff

Dr. Laura DiPasquale obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Canisius College and her Master's degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Temple University. She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas, where her research focused on sport psychology and eating disorders in athletes and musicians. Before coming to FAU Laura was an intern at Appalachian State University Counseling & Psychological Services and previously worked at The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders.

Laura enjoys helping students gain a greater understanding of themselves and find new ways to deal with life’s challenges. She is a generalist and works with a wide range of concerns; however she specializes in working with eating disorders, athletes, and trauma.

Outside of work Laura likes to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoys going to the beach and most water activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming.

Dr. Leonette Copeland obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Spelman College and her Master's degree in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, with a concentration in multiculturalism. Before working with Florida Atlantic University Leonette was an intern at the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus.

Leonette enjoys helping students work through an array of mental health and emotional wellness topics. Some of these include depression, anxiety, questions about identity, career, family trauma, concerns with a romantic relationship, adjustment concerns, and health concerns. Her primary theoretical orientation used to support students is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. When deemed appropriate, Leonette will incorporate other evidence-based forms of treatment into her work when helping student reach their goals. Of her many roles within the university counseling center, Leonette oversees the outreach and consultation program as the director.

Outside of work, Leonette enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering, creating music, traveling, and visiting open houses on the market.

Julio graduated with his PhD in the Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University, and he completed his Pre-Doctoral Internship at FAU CAPS. Prior to his doctoral training, Julio earned his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Julio has a passion with working with college students, previously having worked in multiple college counseling centers. During his internship, he loved working with FAU students and stayed on as a full time-staff member.

Julio, particularly, enjoys integrating cultural aspects into counseling. Julio views counseling as a collaborative project to help clients accomplish their goals. His goal is to assist clients understand their core beliefs that guide how they interact with the world and themselves, so clients are able to make choices that are best for them. Julio believes therapy should be empowering, supportive, non-judgement and customized to the client's strengths & viewpoints.

When not working, Julio enjoys spending time with important people in his life, going for mental health walks, watching TV and trying to find the best chicken parm sub in South Florida.

Greg Horn, Ph.D. is a Counseling Psychologist, who obtained his Doctorate from the University of Memphis with a doctoral internship at Michigan State University. He completed a Master of Arts in Clinical/Health Psychology at Appalachian State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Spanish minor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He has studied abroad in Argentina and Spain. Before coming to FAU, he worked at university counseling centers, a residential treatment center, a comprehensive cancer center, a veterans’ hospital, private practice, and taught psychology at a community college.

Greg is passionate about working with first-generation and international students. His therapeutic approach is relational, strength-based and multicultural. He uses humanistic and constructivist theoretical orientations that are informed by feminist, trauma, and social-justice frameworks. During his time outside of the Center, he enjoys taking walks and going to parks with his spouse and daughter. He also enjoys reading, writing, travelling, running, and dancing.

Dr. Jodie Mitchell obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Linguistics at Emory University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at FAU. She received her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University where her research focused on foster youths’ experiences of racism while in foster care and exploring the needs of foster youth aging out of foster care. Jodie completed an APA accredited doctoral internship at the University of Central Florida’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Jodie loves working with college students and is very passionate about reducing the stigma of mental health in Black and Caribbean cultures through providing therapy and community interventions/outreach to individuals who have been marginalized by society. Her clinical and professional interests include working with family and relationship dynamics, identity exploration, eating concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, issues related to social justice and multicultural concerns that can impact one’s identity. Jodie’s approach to therapy is an integration of Relational-Cultural and Psychodynamic theories. She believes that the relationship between the therapist and client is a key component to change and values understanding how the client’s cultural background has impacted their lived experience. In addition, Jodie believes that an essential part of the change process is helping the client to understand their past patterns and works with them to establish more adaptive behaviors.

Outside of work, Jodie enjoys being outside in the warm Florida sun, possibly reading a book (most times watching a show on Netflix), going to brunch, connecting with friends and family and finding the best wings at every restaurant that she goes to.

Dr. Jennifer Jacobson obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of North Florida, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her doctoral internship at Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Central Florida CAPS.

Jennifer is passionate about working with college students and being a part of the campus community. In her clinical work, she strives to create a safe, warm, and understanding environment that encourages students to address their needs. Jennifer is also a generalist who uses an integrative approach often drawing from Interpersonal, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques, as well as incorporating elements of Self-compassion. Her professional interests include anxiety, depression, identity growth and exploration, LGBTQ concerns, family and relational dynamics, as well as adjustment issues. Outside of FAU, Jennifer enjoys being around friends and family, going to the beach, and taking road trips.

Dr. Jennifer Perry earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. She has experience in a variety of mental health settings, including residential treatment, inpatient, middle and high schools, home-based, outpatient clinics, private practice, and college counseling centers. She also has experience teaching as an adjunct faculty member and providing clinical supervision to trainees and staff.

Dr. Perry helps students with a wide range of concerns or problems, but specializes in working with clients who have experienced abuse, trauma, or grief. Other areas of interest include working with students who are first generation, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, military or first responders, and students who have been involved in the foster care system. She is passionate about helping students to overcome adversity, develop their personal values, improve relationships, identify strengths, and develop skills for managing emotions. Dr. Perry believes in the importance of mindful living and balancing acceptance with change.

Outside of work, Dr. Perry enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible, usually camping, kayaking, reading on the beach, or listening to live music. She also loves to explore different cultures through travel and takes way too many vacation photos.

Lory Reyes, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist who obtained her Doctorate and Masters in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling from The New School for Social Research in New York. Prior to joining FAU, she worked in community mental health agencies, as well as public and private hospital settings. She completed an APA accredited Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, where she specialized and served as a consultant within the Department of Psychiatry, Consultation Liaison – Psychosomatic Medicine Service at HUP, as well as providing short-term psychotherapy for individuals diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders at the Abramson Cancer Center at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Dr. Reyes believes that people are multi-dimensional, and ever evolving, thus her approach to therapy is culturally sensitive, flexible and integrative. Drawing from her extensive training in various modes of psychotherapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, she aims to create person-centered treatment in collaboration with her clients.

Areas of professional interest include: motivational issues, anxiety, relationship issues, interpersonal effectiveness, chronic medical conditions, substance misuse, and Zen meditation. Outside of work, Lory finds personal growth and enrichment through international travel, scuba diving, and ballroom dancing.

Dr. Saltzburg obtained a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling as well as a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami.  Before coming to FAU, she worked as a staff psychologist at the counseling center at California State University Northridge.  Dr. Saltzburg did her internship and postdoctoral training at the counseling center at University of California Irvine.

Dr. Saltzburg continues to very much enjoy working with college and graduate students on a diverse range of issues.  Her specialty areas of clinical focus include mental health in the LGBTQ community, students with disabilities, anxiety and stress management, and sexual health and wellness.  She also enjoys providing outreach to the campus community, as well as contributing to the training program at CAPS.

Outside of work, Dr. Saltzburg usually can be found spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoys outdoor activities like playing wheelchair tennis, swimming, and taking walks while listening to music.  She is also likes to cook and watch movies.

Dr. Mary Le obtained her master’s and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychological and Social Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Le has experience working in a variety of settings including behavioral health centers, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, community agencies, and university counseling.

As a first-generation psychologist born to Vietnamese immigrants, Dr. Le is passionate about working with students from culturally diverse backgrounds. She uses a foundational CBT approach to therapy and integrates a relational and multicultural lens to explore the impact of beliefs, values, and identities. Dr. Le cultivates a safe, non-judgmental space for students to learn more about themselves and ways to improve their overall functioning for a better quality of life.

In her free time, Dr. Le loves spending time at the beach, singing Beyonce songs in Karaoke, watching cheesy K-dramas, and trying to find her Philly food favorites in South Florida (open to recommendations for a Philly cheesesteak and wooder-ice).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and one of the newer additions to FAU CAPS as a Staff Counselor. I am also a new resident of Florida in the last two years, perhaps you are as well. Prior to Joining CAPS, I lived and worked in Ontario, Canada. I completed my BASc. in Family Studies and Community Social Services through the University of Guelph-Humber in 2007, I then completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Toronto in 2009.

I got my start in postsecondary counseling during my master’s practicum at a community college where I worked with students on personal, career and academic concerns. I went on to work at a number of community colleges and universities with roles ranging from Personal / Mental Health counseling, Career Counseling, Accommodations planning for students with disabilities as well as working as an Instructor part-time for some years. In addition, I’ve worked in private practice with Motor Accident Victims and employees through Employee Assistance programs, providing career & workplace, relationship, eldercare and smoking cessation coaching.

I really enjoy active sessions, with individuals who are engaged and ready to work. I utilize cognitive and behavioral strategies most often in my practice in an effort to hopefully increase flexibility in thinking / behavior towards self, others, and the situation. I firmly believe that each day is an opportunity to take steps towards meaningful change that is realistic for the individual.

On a personal note, I was born and raised in the Caribbean before moving to Toronto as a child. Outside of work, I love being a mom to my toddler daughter and spending time with my family, travel and making photo albums / collages. I also enjoy writing and would like to spend more time on it in the future.

Dr. Marisol Blanco is a bilingual in English/Spanish Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Florida International University and her M.A and Psy.D. from Nova Southeastern University.

Prior to joining FAU CAPS for her post-doctoral residency and later as a staff Psychologist, she completed her APA-Accredited internship at Citrus Health Network, Hialeah, FL where she worked with a diverse population in terms of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual/gender orientation, disability, education, and religion. Marisol has taught classes as an Adjunct in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at NSU and as a Community Instructor at Miami Dade College-KIDS Program. She also has experience working with victims and aggressors of domestic violence and sex offenses, and mandated clients for substance abuse treatment.

At CAPS, Marisol enjoys providing psychotherapy to students and their families, as well as providing supervision of practicum students and interns. She works from the notion that disruptions in establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships with the self and others can reflect in a variety of mental concerns. As such, many of her sessions emphasize the development of authentic human connection through increasing willingness for vulnerability, objectivity, and self/other forgiveness. Her professional interests include grief, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, therapeutic art, and hypnosis. Outside of work, Marisol loves to be surrounded by her family, friends, and pets, and to spend time appreciating nature.

Dr. Lewis Jones is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with both Masters and Doctorate degrees from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Jones has an array of experience, having worked in the country’s top healthcare companies, as well as in community mental health, inpatient psychiatric units and outpatient clinics, including a practicum placement was with FAU CAPS on the Boca Raton Campus. He has had multi-level experience as well, from frontline staff, to director roles.

Dr. Jones works primarily from a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy approach but strives to tailor his work to each individual client. He has extensive training and experience with exposure work and cognitive interventions. His primary specialties include Anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating Disorders. Dr. Jones has also presented both nationally and locally on these topics and is currently on the board of the South Florida iaedp chapter. In addition to his work at CAPS, he also maintains a private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. When not working, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his family, yoga, movies and being near the water.

Dr. Truong received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. She then obtained her master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Truong practices psychotherapy from a culturally informed integrative approach that is primarily anchored by interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral theories. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Buckman received her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from the University of Florida before obtaining Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego, California. Dr. Buckman believes wellness encompasses multiple aspects of one's life, including the mind-body connection, cognitions and emotions, one's social context and cultural background, and provides a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

She spent several years working at University counseling centers, providing counseling services to undergraduate and graduate students, and focusing on mindfulness, self-compassion, and substance use prevention and education. She is dedicated to helping clients grow and develop into their ideal self and has a strong commitment to tailoring therapy to meet the needs of the client, with the belief the most effective outcomes are a collaborative effort between therapist and client.

Outside of CAPS, Dr. Buckman owns a private practice in Palm Beach Gardens. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, taking her dog on adventures, cooking, being outdoors, and exercising.