Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers short-term counseling at no cost to all current UNL students. Meet the newest team members who make an incredible difference in helping and supporting students.
Summer Bleich, M.A., is a doctoral psychology intern. She began her graduate training at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Irvine, where she received her master’s degree in clinical forensic psychology. In 2016, she began her doctorate in clinical psychology at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Orange County, Calif. Summer has worked as a mental health clinician for the past five years. Her areas of specialty are working with first-generation college students, former foster youth students, and individuals working through attachment and family dynamic issues, identity exploration and trauma.
Mun Yuk Chin, Ph.D., is a psychologist. She joined CAPS this fall after completing her doctoral internship at the University of Utah Counseling Center. She received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her clinical areas of interest and expertise include supporting students in their identity exploration (e.g., social class, gender, sexual identity, race/ethnicity, spirituality), addressing family-of-origin concerns and trauma, navigating life transitions and providing group counseling.
Mark Lukin, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist. He has been associated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 40 years as a former student and adjunct faculty member. Mark received his doctoral degree from the University of Missouri. Mark recently returned to UNL after spending 17 years working for the State of Nebraska. He approaches therapy with a strong existential and humanist theoretical approach. His areas of expertise are working with serious mental illness, criminal justice and group therapy.
Patrick McFadden, M.A., is a doctoral psychology intern. He completed his doctoral studies at Indiana University – Bloomington. For the past six years, he has worked with college students on improving mental health, developing leadership skills, and the transitions to and from college. Patrick’s areas of interest include sport and performance psychology, identity development, mental toughness/resilience and grief.
Andrea Seldomridge, M.A., is a doctoral psychology intern. She grew up in central California where she completed her graduate education at Rosemead School of Psychology in Los Angeles. She enjoys working with college students who are adjusting to this new phase in their lives and the challenges it brings. Her specific areas of interest include LGBTQA+ issues, anxiety, depression, identity development and religious diversity.
All counselors at CAPS are here to help students in their academic and personal endeavors. If your student is curious about counseling, encourage them to call to schedule an appointment (402.472.7450) or attend Let’s Talk, a brief, informal session with a counselor. If you need more information about our services, please visit caps.unl.edu.