Counselor Bios

The Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services is made up of an interdisciplinary team. Our clinical staff is made up of graduate students in their masters level programs to become licensed counselors or family therapists. These experienced students are supervised by licensed professionals and by graduate faculty at Lewis & Clark. At PGS we work collaboratively as a team to provide the best care for individuals and families seeking treatment.

Below are a few of our current clinical staff members:

Frankie DiFerdinando

Director of Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services, Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor II

(she/her)

Kate Madden

Assistant Director of Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services, Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Gambling Addiction Counselor Registrant

(They/Them)

Brandie Lyday

Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor II, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III

(she/her)

Sam Singh

PGS Counselor

Masters, Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor Registrant, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Registrant

(she/they)

Ben Goldsmith

Graduate Student

Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy

(he/him)

Kim Hogan

Graduate Student

Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy

(she/her)

Peyton Koppenhaver

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

(she/they)

Sean Reynolds

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling

(he/him)

Holly Scrugham

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

(she/her)

Lori Thomas

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling

(she/her)

McKenzie Thompson

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling

(she/her)

Lena Khammassi

Administrative Coordinator

(she/her)