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Who we are....
The Counseling Center consists of behavioral health professionals who can
assist you with short-term, individual and vocational counseling, relaxation
training, and referral assistance. We also serve as a resource to students
seeking help
for a friend, and for faculty and staff seeking information on how
to refer a student for assistance.
DIANA R. PIPERATA, PhD, Director
215-637-7700, ext. 3232
dpiperata@holyfamily.edu
Diana
received both her master of arts in Psychology and doctorate degree in
Clinical and Health Psychology from MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia.
She received her bachelor of arts in Psychology from Temple University
and studied at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in
child development psychology. She has experience working with university
students and expertise working in the mental health and substance abuse
prevention and treatment fields with young children, adolescents, young
adults, adults, and families.
Diana's theoretical orientation is influenced by cognitive behavioral
and psychodynamic approaches to counseling. She is a current member of
the American Psychological Association, PA College Counselor’s
Association, and Consortium of Small College Counseling Centers. Diana
has served as a member of various school and community-focused service
groups, including: Department of Health Bureau of Drug & Alcohol
Abuse Programs SAP Guideline Committee; Safe & Drug Free Schools
Program Evaluation Committee; Philadelphia County Children's Safety Initiative;
and NYC Taskforce Against Sexual Assault. She is a trained Behavioral
Health (MH/D&A) SAP assessor and Training for Intervention Procedures
(TIPS) alcohol misuse prevention trainer. Diana is also commissioned
as a catechist for St. Katherine of Siena parish and volunteers as a
soccer coach for the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and Archdiocese
CYO programs.
ZOE ANN GINGOLD, BS, Disability Coordinator
215-637-7700,
ext. 3231
zgingold@holyfamily.edu
Zoe received her degree from the University of Delaware. She worked
for the US Department of Education for many years in the Office of Civil
Rights. Her experience includes knowledge of discrimination laws
with an expertise in disability services. At Holy Family, Zoe works
with students who are eligible to receive services under the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Zoe
chairs the Holy Family University Disability Eligibility Committee and
periodically provides on-campus disability awareness, as well as harassment
and civil rights training for faculty and staff.
Where
we are....
The Counseling Center & Disability Services Office is located on the second
floor of the Campus Center in Rooms 220-223. To schedule an appointment,
call the Counseling Center and Disability Services office at: 215-637-7700,
ext. 3232 or ext. 3231, or stop in to make an appointment. Please do
not e-mail emergency contacts or requests for appointments, as e-mail communications
may not be reviewed daily and are not guaranteed confidentiality.
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