Counseling Service Staff
To schedule a counseling appointment with any of our staff, please contact us at counselingservices@moody.edu.
Full-Time Counselors
Steve Brasel
Associate Dean of Counseling Services
(312) 329-4194
B.A. Moody Bible Institute
M.A. Wheaton College, Clinical Psychology
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); teaches Introduction to Psychology
Specialties: family of origin issues, men's issues, grief, depression
Sharina Porter
Counselor- Outreach & Wellness Coordinator
(312) 329-8971
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A.; M.S., National Louis University, Psychology/ Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Specialties: anxiety, adjustment issues, depression, relationships, stress
Sarah Youssef
Counselor
(312) 329-4060
B.A., Northwestern University
M.A., Wheaton College, Clinical Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Specialties: grief, spirituality, identity, sexuality, body image, eating disorders
Amyra Rodriguez
Counselor
(312) 329-2042
B.A., Moody Bible Institute
M.A, Moody Theological Seminary, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C)
Specialties: trauma (childhood, sexual, physical, emotional), anxiety, depression, grief, relationships
Rob LeLaurin
Counselor
(312) 329-4127
B.A., Moody Bible Institute
M.A., Western Seminary, Biblical & Theological Studies
M.A., North Park University, Counseling Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C)
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Family of Origin Issues, Men’s Issues, Calling and Identity, Shame
Part-Time Counselors
Amy Baker
(312) 329-4342
B.A., Taylor University
M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Specialties: eating disorders, women's issues, sexuality issues, grief, relationships, pre-marital, depression, anxiety, third culture kid related issues
Patty Vander Sande
(312) 329-4195
B.A.; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Specialties: Trauma treatment (survivors of sexual, emotional, spiritual abuse), TCK issues, transitions, cultural adjustment, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues
Office Assistant
Hannah Barbeau
Office Assistant
(312) 329-4354
B.A. Moody Bible Institute
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, expected graduation Summer 2023
Each year, Moody Bible Institute Counseling Services hosts several graduate student counseling interns, who are supervised by our professional staff.
Contact Us
Counseling Services
Smith Hall, 3rd Floor, North Wing
820 N. LaSalle Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60610
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
During academic year,
when classes are in session
P: (312) 329-4354
F: (312) 329-4479