Our Alumni

 

 

 

Kelly Sherman, Class of 2007

 

Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and a Counseling Minor

 

 

Current Program: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Immaculata University

 

Current Employment:

-Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) with CCRES/CCIU in Lancaster, PA

(1 yr: 9/07-present)

-Graduate Assistantship; Learning Support Specialist at Immaculata University   

(2 months; 9/07-present)

 

Messiah Experience:

“I started my current program feeling like I was miles ahead of my peers in terms of my experiences and knowledge. At Messiah, I was able to be involved in a multitude of activities that has given me the depth of experience necessary to be marketable in nearly any experience I desire; from children to adults, from making behavior plans for persons with special needs to doing therapy with adults with serious mental illness; from working in a school environment to inpatient hospitals to rehabs to higher education.”

 

 

    J.R. Nissley, Psy.D. - Class of 1999                                                           

 

   

 

 

 

Current Employment: Forensic Psychology

 

• Employer: Hugh S. Smith, Ph.D., & Associates, P.C.
• Psychological Associate - performs forensic assessments in areas such as fire-setting, sexual offense, predatory behavior, personality concerns, and more.

J.R. also

• Has taught Child Development here at Messiah College
• Has taught classes at Harrisburg Area Community College
• Recently completed an internship with the Devereux Foundation where he provided clinical services to adults with mental health, intellectual, and developmental disabilities

 

 

 

 

 Eric Allen, Class of 2006

 

Graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Philosophy

 

 

Education plans:

Eric is currently attaining his MA in psychology, after which he hopes to pursue his MSW, LSW, LCSW, and eventually his Ph.D. in psychology

 

Career plans:

After he has completed his education, Eric hopes to own his own psychology practice, to teach undergraduates, and to supervise people on their way to licensure. Eric is currently working as an outpatient therapist doing individual psychotherapy as well as family therapy and group therapy. He is also working as an agency representative for the Student Assistance Programs (SAP) for two different school districts, running support groups and doing pre-consultations for students who are possibly in need of further assistance.