Internship Staff

Natalie Cumberlander, Ph.D., HSPP

Indiana University, Counseling Psychology, 2000
Charis Center for Eating Disorders, Staff Psychologist

Natalie works from an integrative framework with an emphasis on interpersonal and CBT approaches to treatment. Her clinical interest areas include the use of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in the treatment of eating disorders, as well as the impact of culture and ethnicity in eating disorders treatment. She enjoys and is very interested in supervision of students and new professionals. Outside the office, Natalie enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Michael Gray, Ph.D.

Miami University, Clinical Psychology, 2010
Aspire Indiana, Director of Training, Clinical Supervision and Outreach

Mike works from an integrative perspective, drawing on person-centered, gestalt, and cognitive-behavioral models in his approach to treatment. He is interested in training, consultation, and the continuous quality improvement of mental health systems. His latest clinical interests include trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and the treatment of anxiety disorders. Prior to joining the staff at Aspire Indiana, Inc. in July 2011, Mike spent four years providing forensic mental health services for the Indiana Department of Correction. Outside of the office, Mike enjoys running, softball, movies, and music/concerts.

Jody Horstman, Ph.D., HSPP

United States International University, Clinical Psychology, 1993
Aspire Indiana, Director of Community-Based Youth Services

Jody's focus is primarily on children, adolescents, and families. While her primary philosophy toward treatment is systemic, she also utilizes cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused interventions. Jody has spent 22 years in community mental health and has a strong focus on working collaboratively with other agencies, such as Department of Child Services, schools, etc. She has extensive experience and interest in mental health disaster response. Outside interests include fishing, scuba diving, and reading.

Keith Magnus, Ph.D., HSPP

University of Rochester, Clinical Psychology, 1996
Butler University Counseling and Consultation Services, Director/Director of Training

Keith works from a psychodynamic perspective, integrating self psychology, object relations, attachment, and systems theories in his approach to treatment. He is interested in mentoring, supervision, and professional development. His clinical areas of interest include couples therapy and trauma recovery. Outside of the office, he enjoys engaging in just about any sport (especially volleyball) when he is not spending time with his partner and three children.

Shana Markle, Ph.D., HSPP

Ball State University, Counseling Psychology, 2008
Butler University Counseling and Consultation Services, Associate Director, Practicum Coordinator

Shana received a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in community mental health counseling from Ball State University. She later returned to Ball State University where she earned her doctoral degree in counseling psychology. Shana completed her APA-accredited internship at Butler University/BehaviorCorp (now Aspire Indiana) Consortium. Prior to her employment at Counseling and Consultation Services, Shana was a staff psychologist at Ball State University for two years, and she has significant experience working in the community mental health setting. Shana enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family. She enjoys working with all college students but is especially interested in grief work, relationship concerns, family-of-origin problems, depression, and suicide prevention.

Valerie Weesner, Ph.D., HSPP

State University of New York, Clinical Psychology, 1993
Charis Center for Eating Disorders, Clinical Director, Family Therapist

Valerie joined the Charis Center staff in 2009 on a part-time basis while continuing to maintain a private practice. As of July 2012, Valerie will be the clinical director of Charis Center. At Charis Center, she works primarily with families and co-facilitates the adolescent/parent DBT, adult DBT, and adult process and mindful eating groups. She is currently working on a series of patient/family-friendly treatment guidebooks for new patients and their families. Outside of the office she is busy with her partner and two teenage daughters.

Mindy Wallpe, Ph.D., HSPP

University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology, 2010
Butler University Counseling and Consultation Services, Staff Psychologist/Outreach Coordinator

Mindy works from an interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral treatment approach within a feminist framework. Her clinical interest areas include disordered eating and body image issues, trauma recovery, and college student adjustment. Outside of the office, Mindy enjoys being active and spending time with family and friends.