Meet our Counseling Staff

Nicole Walter, LPC-MSHP, NCC
Director of Counseling Services

Nicole has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years with many varied experiences including private practice and community mental health. She is a graduate of Covenant College and Richmont Graduate University. She has a heart for college students and believes counseling can make a meaningful impact on people and has life changing potential. She has a trauma informed perspective and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy approaches in her sessions.

Contact Nicole: nicole.walter@covenant.edu

Mallory Dean, MA
Campus Counselor

Mallory has over 15 years in the mental health field, specializing in crisis counseling for youth and adolescents. He graduated with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary and a BA in Psychology from Covenant College. Mallory desires to create a safe environment in the counseling office to help students reach their mental health and personal goals. He brings an eclectic approach to counseling with influences from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.

mallory.dean@covenant.edu

Graduate Intern Counseling Team

Mary Grace Parks
Intern

Mary Grace has years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and crisis intervention. She is passionate about working with childhood sexual abuse survivors, family of origin issues, spiritual issues, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss, and trauma. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and currently pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She considers the counseling room to be a sacred space to walk into the worst with you, help you recognize yourself, uncover shame, give you practical tools, and ultimately encourage hope in your life. Her style of therapy involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Above all, she believes change occurs in the context of genuine relationship and would be honored to walk through the trenches of life toward hope with you.

Kenley Berry
Intern

Kenley is a graduate of Samford University where she obtained her bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Education and is a current Richmont Graduate University student. She has a deep passion for working alongside college students as they explore, mature, and grow in their beliefs, identity, and future careers. Kenley's approach towards therapy entails a blended framework of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She works with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, life transitions, spirituality, body-image, and relationship issues.

Madeline Martin
Intern

Madeline is an Intern at Covenant Counseling Center and currently studying at Richmont Graduate University to pursue a license in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. She is devoted to working with those who feel lost in this season of college life. She is wholehearted about those struggling to find authentic connections in relationships, needing a safe spot to land, finding the strength to feel better daily, or searching for the next step after the unexpected. Madeline brings different perspectives on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy into the counseling room. She believes therapy is unique to everyone and is a collaborative experience to walk through at your starting point."

Liz Wood
Intern

Liz is currently completing her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UT Chattanooga, where she also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Liz has experience working with young adults and adolescents across a variety of backgrounds, as she has worked with Red Bank Middle School, Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent, Hope on the Horizon, and UT Chattanooga Athletic Counseling. Liz has a passion for empowering young adults in their journey by creating a safe and inviting environment for students to grow and develop holistically. She specializes in working with athletes in optimizing their sports and academic experience and with students facing anxiety, depression, and identity issues. Liz works from an eclectic approach, working within Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Liz will also be starting her first year as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Covenant.