Staff Bios and Contact Information
Hydeen Beverly, PhD, LMSW
Clinical Counselor
hbeverly@ltu.edu
248.204.4127
Dr. Hydeen has 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in various professional settings. He takes a person-centered approach to counseling and seeks to understand individuals through the various systems they experience. Dr. Hydeen provides treatment for students and young adults who are seeking support with navigating mental and emotional health issues to promote academic success. He incorporates cultural knowledge and expressive arts to encourage individuals to explore the impact of emotional distress on their lives. His therapeutic practice is designed to encourage resilience, healing, and triumph.
Dr. Hydeen received his PhD in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, his MSW from the University of Michigan, and his BSW from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His clinical practice and research explore how individuals develop coping strategies and resources to navigate adversity. Through his research and practice, he understands the importance of working with individuals to explore their past, to understand their present experience in order to move towards creating their desired future. Dr. Hydeen uses strength-based and holistic approaches to encourage people to seek and create successful pathways in life. He uses motivational interviewing to assist clients with solution focused interventions and problem solving. He incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) into his counseling with students.
Christy Schulze, MA, LPC
Director, Mental Health Counseling
cschulze@ltu.edu
248-204-4116
Christy Schulze works to help LTU students improve and maintain their mental health as a member of the Clinical Counseling staff. She is also available to speak to classes or campus groups about Mental Health topics.
Christy earned a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Central Michigan University and is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. She also earned a BS in Animal Science & Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and an Masters Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas. She has worked in a variety of Student Affairs and Student Success roles at multiple universities across the country before coming to Lawrence Tech. She enjoys listening to people tell their story as they navigate all the changes and challenges that come during a college education. Christy’s therapy dog, Maggie, can often be found in the therapy room to support students during meetings. She has another dog, Willow, who is in training to receive her therapy dog certification.
When not on campus Christy enjoys visiting new places in the world, taking her dogs for walks and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. She is an advocate and volunteer for athlete mental health and DV/SA awareness and prevention outside of her responsibilities at LTU.
Erin Borgeson, MS, LLP
Clinical Counselor
eborgeson@ltu.edu
248=204-4118
Erin Borgeson earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Michigan University. She has experience working with college students and enjoys working with them as they navigate any mental health concerns, relationship issues, and life transitions. She uses a variety of clinical approaches to best meet the needs of students and help them work towards their goals. Some examples of these approaches include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Erin is excited to work with students and collaborate on how to best reach their goals through therapy.
Providing Support for All Students
We recognize that we have the privilege of working with a diverse and talented student body. We understand that, while some aspects of one's identity are readily apparent, others may be invisible. We appreciate that students' identities are diverse and intersecting; impacting how students view the word and experience relationships and may have an effect on mental health in an important way. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment offering services that honor students’ unique needs and concerns.