Health Services Staff
Director
Physicians
Laura Counsell, MD is the Medical Director at Butler University Health Services. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of her compassionate, patient-centered care. She completed her residency training in Family Medicine at Ascension St. Vincent, serving as Chief Resident in her final year and pursuing an area of concentration in Global Health. She also holds a B.A. in Zoology from Miami University of Ohio.
Before joining Butler University, Dr. Counsell worked in an outpatient family medicine clinic, caring for patients of all ages. She has a special interest in preventive care and in empowering students to build lifelong healthy habits. She is passionate about helping young adults learn to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings both on and beyond campus.
Dr. Counsell lives near Butler with her husband, three sons, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time in her flower and vegetable gardens.
Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Brittany Craycraft, RN, BSN, is the Assistant Director of Butler University Health Services, where she has provided four years of committed leadership and high-quality clinical care. An Indianapolis native and Purdue University graduate, she has built a broad nursing career grounded in skill, compassion, and service.
Brittany spent 16 years as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital and Community North, developing strong clinical judgment, advanced technical skills, and a calm, family-centered approach. She also worked as a school nurse for Hamilton Southeastern Schools and served as a vaccination nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Butler, Brittany is particularly proud of developing and implementing a safer, more efficient Allergy Immunotherapy process on campus. She is known as the clinic’s go-to resource for venipunctures, monospot testing, and creative problem-solving.
Guided by her CliftonStrengths “Woo,” Brittany brings warmth, energy, and a sense of community to the clinic, helping create a welcoming environment for students and staff.
Outside of work, Brittany enjoys life in Indianapolis with her husband, two children, and their goldendoodle puppy. Much of her free time is spent cheering on her kids at basketball, volleyball, and baseball games.
