Elon University Home

Counseling Services Staff

Linda Springs, Program Assistant
Phone: (336) 278-7280
Fax: (336) 538-6506
Office Hours: 8 a.m..-5 p.m.. Monday-Friday

Our staff is committed to insuring that you receive the best possible service and that your experience with the counseling center is "user friendly." You may contact our Program Assistant by phone or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

Bruce Nelson, Director
Phone: (336) 278-7282
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m..- 6:00 p.m.. Monday-Friday
M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Clinical Psychology with Counseling Minor, Appalachian State University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Areas of Interest: Trauma, loss and life transitions; student adjustment issues; anxiety disorders; applying a "strengths-based" approach to the growth of individuals, couples and families in the context of family/community systems and their influences; critical incident management.

Professional Memberships: NASW

Chris Troxler, Counselor
Phone: (336) 278-7290
Office Hours: 8 a.m..-5:00 p.m.. Monday-Friday
M.A., English Literature, University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Clinical Psychology, California State University at Sonoma
B.A.., Swarthmore College
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Areas of Interest: Couples counseling, crisis intervention, rapid problem-solving techniques, psychology of creativity, learning disabilities.


Professional Memberships: AAMF

Christine Borzumato-Gainey, Counselor
Phone: (336) 278-7292
Office Hours: Monday 9:00-5:00; Tues., Wed., Fri. 8:00-2:00; Thurs. 8:00-5:00
Ph.D., Counseling & Counseling Education, University of NC at Greensboro
M.A., Community Counseling, Rollins College
B.A., Philosophy, University of Central Florida
Licensed Professional Counselor

Areas of Interest: Utilizing an active, collaborative and strengths-based approach in working with individuals, couples and groups. 
Issues including relationships, depression, anxiety, substance use/abuse, sexual orientation, body image, loss, and adjustment.

Jennifer Brigman, Counselor
Phone:  (336) 278-7286
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.. - 5:00 p.m..
B.A., Psychology, University of NC at Chapel Hill
B.A., Music-Vocal Performance, University of NC at Chapel Hill
M.S., Counseling, University of NC at Greensboro
Ed.S., Couples & Family Counseling, University of NC at Greensboro
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Areas of Interest: Spirituality/religion, grief and loss, couples and family relationship issues, multicultural issues, systemic therapy.  Helping to build coping skills in relation to adjustments and life challenges, self-care.

Anita Smith, Counselor
Phone: 336-278-7288
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m..
B.A, Psychology, University of Virginia
M.Ed, Counselor Education, University of Virginia
Ed.S, Counselor Education, University of Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Areas of Interest: Transition and adjustment challenges, recovering from grief and loss, multicultural issues, anxiety management, problem-solving skill development and personal growth.  Applying a collaborative and solution-focused approach to achieve positive change.