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)

Jessica Ferrante

Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor II, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II

(she/they)

Brandie Lyday

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

(she/her)

Tim Combs

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

(he/they)

Peyton Koppenhaver

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

(she/they)

Sean Reynolds

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling

(he/him)

Leigh Stewart

Graduate Student

Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy

(she/they)

McKenzie Thompson

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling

(she/her)

Quinn Bailey

Graduate Student

Professional Mental Health Counseling - Specialization in Addictions

(he/him)

Lena Khammassi

Administrative Coordinator

(she/her)