Staff

Karen J. Forbes, Ph.D.,  Director of Counseling Services 
Dr. Forbes first came to Lafayette in 1988 and was appointed Director in July, 1998 after serving as Assistant Director since 1992. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Oberlin College and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida where she had a minor in Higher Education. She is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania. Dr. Forbes sees counseling as a collaborative process. She enjoys helping students to identify and use their existing strengths to develop solutions for the problems they face. She believes that counseling should address the influence of social, biological, and psychological factors. 

Timothy J. Silvestri, Ph.D., Coordinator of Drug and Alcohol Services
Tim Silvestri received his B.A. from Muhlenberg College and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University. Tim is the Coordinator of Drug and Alcohol Services within the counseling center. His other specialty is multicultural issues and he is engaged in ongoing research and writing in this area. Tim believes strongly in the power of relationships to cultivate change, enhance personal strengths, and reach one's fullest potential. He views the counseling center as one of many resources at Lafayette that can aid students to achieve the heights and goals they envision for themselves.  

Billie L. Weiss, Secretary
Billie Weiss majored in marketing at DeSales University and has 10 years experience in her field. Billie came to Lafayette in 2002 when she served as an Office Assistant in the Public Safety Department assisting faculty and students in emergency and non-emergency tasks. She joined the Counseling Center as a Secretary in 2005. Mrs. Weiss assists students with making appointments and with psychological testing. Billie enjoys being part of the Lafayette Community as well as maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle.

Amanda L. Johnson, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Mandy Johnson received her B.S. in Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and her M.A. and Psy.D. in Psychology from Widener University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Delaware's Division of Child Mental Health Services and Widener University's Counseling Center and her post-doctoral internship at Lafayette's Counseling Center. She enjoys working collaboratively with students to discover their strengths and to work through their problems and concerns. Dr. Johnson is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania.

Dan Isenberg, B.S.,Doctoral Practicum Student
Dan Isenberg received his B.S. in psychology and criminology/criminal justice at the University of Maryland, College Park and is currently in his third year of doctoral study in Lehigh University’s counseling psychology program.  Dan believes everyone can benefit from having a supportive and challenging ear in their corner, and that the counseling relationship is unique and like no other relationship in a person’s life.  He sees counseling as an opportunity for personal growth and change, particularly in the areas of self worth and interpersonal connection.  Dan’s research and counseling interests include multicultural and social justice, and existential and meaning-of-life issues, as well as counselor learning and training.

Kristin E. Mehr, M.Ed., Doctoral Practicum Student
Kristin received her B.A. in Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland and received her M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Services from Lehigh University. She is currently in her fourth year of the doctoral program in Counseling Psychology at Lehigh University. Kristin believes counseling is a collaborative process through which students can develop solutions for their personal concerns. She views counseling as a place for students to better understand aspects of themselves, enhance their existing strengths, and explore their interpersonal relationships. Kristin's research and practical interests include college counseling, psychotherapy supervision, and various multicultural issues.