Avetta White, PH.D., LCPC, LPC, NCC
Director
Dr. White (she/her) earned her doctorate degree in Higher Education from Morgan State University in 2018. Dr. White focused her research on the presenting mental health and psychosocial stressors of minority college students. Dr. White obtained her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University in 2005. Dr. White is a Virginia native and received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Longwood University in 2002. Dr. White has served as a clinician for over 14 years and have worked in higher education for over 19 years. As a clinician, Dr. White is a licensed professional counselor in MD, VA, and DC. Prior to arriving at MICA in July 2022, Dr. White worked in a college counseling center serving in several capacities. Dr. White made it her mission to provide support, programming, and community outreach in mental health, wellness, community health, and student services. Dr. White has a passion for serving college students and underserved populations in the community. Dr. White’s goal is to continue serving the needs of the community she serves through her expertise in mental health and higher education.
Samantha Roth, MSW, LCSW-C, Associate Director
Sam (she/her) received her masters in clinical social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017, and specializes in working with survivors of trauma and clients living non-traditional lifestyles such as ethical non-monogamy and participating in kink. She has almost ten years of working within systems such as the education, legal, and medical systems. She is a board approved supervisor for both counselors and social workers and is dedicated to supporting the growth of newer clinicians. While a Virginia native, Samantha has lived in Baltimore since 2017 with her partner, two (not at all) attention-starved cats, and a bookshelf full of fantasy novels.
Kristen Capps, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Dr. Capps (she/her) is a licensed psychologist who earned her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University and her master’s degree in psychology from The New School for Social Research. She has over 10 years of experience providing therapy in a broad range of settings. In addition to providing therapy, Dr. Capps has enjoyed teaching at the college level, coordinating intervention research, providing training on mental health topics, and engaging with the community.
Having worked with people of all ages from many diverse backgrounds, Dr. Capps strives to make therapy personalized, comfortable, and even fun! She works to break down barriers to accessing care, and tailors her approaches to each client’s unique needs and personality. Above all, Dr. Capps is honored to walk with you on your journey. When not in the office she enjoys reading, community involvement, spending time with loved ones, and being outside.
Dorian Holliday, MA, LCPC
Counselor/Care-Navigator
Before starting at SCC, Dorian (he/him) worked as a figure model at MICA from 2017-2021. Dorian received his master’s degree in counseling psychology from Towson University in 2022. At SCC, Dorian is both a counselor and care navigator, which includes helping students find therapists, psychiatrists, and other resources outside of MICA. Dorian’s work focuses on life transitions, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, school, career, and identity. As a Black gay man, Dorian is passionate about social justice and breaking down stigma and barriers in the mental health field for people from marginalized communities. A Baltimore native, Dorian is an avid foodie and enjoys tennis, ballet, pop culture, festivals, and traveling.
Laiba Khan
Clinical Intern
Laiba Khan (she/her) is currently completing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from York University. She has experience working in private practice, educational settings, and at a crisis hotline. Laiba takes a collaborative approach to help clients acknowledge the unique contexts that impact their lives, connect with their strengths, and find new ways to live in wholeness. Laiba’s goal is to make her clients feel comfortable showing up as their true, authentic selves. She hopes that her clients will gain acceptance and meaningful change in their lives through their work with her. Outside of work, Laiba loves to travel, attend music festivals, and go on long walks.
Eliza Weeks
Clinical Intern
Eliza Weeks (she/her) is a current Master of Social Work student at the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore. Originally from Arizona, Eliza grew up with a deep appreciation of learning about different cultures and bearing witness to others' stories. She has a background in immigration and food systems work. She holds a masters degree in Food Studies and is passionate about the power of food to connect people and serve as a tool to express and unpack identity. Eliza hopes to one day explore cooking and food stories as a therapeutic modality to integrate into her work with clients. As an undergrad Eliza was an RA and loved being able to create safe and supportive spaces for her fellow students as they faced the joys and challenges of college. Eliza enjoys going on walks, making up songs for her less-than-amused cat, speaking Spanish, and baking.
Steve Wolf
Administrative Assistant
Steve (he/him) loves being at MICA. During SCC office hours, he is available to help with setting appointment times and taking questions. Steve has many years past experience working at other Maryland colleges and comes from a theatre background both on-stage, behind-the-scenes, and front-of-house. He has also worked as a marketing and graphic artist. Outside of work, he has interests in disability support (hidden and visual) and communication of arts integration within schools and communities. He loves photography, pen and ink, acrylics, cartooning, Baltimore sports, and of course, time with family.