Meet the Staff

Marcie C. Wiseman, Ph.D.  
Executive Director for Counseling an Mental Wellness
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Marcie graduated from the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at the University of Florida in 2009. Prior to joining the staff at the College of Charleston, she held appointments as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Aurora University, and as a Staff Psychologist at both the University of Central Florida and Valdosta State University. Her professional interests include working with survivors of interpersonal trauma, supervision of clinical trainees, group therapy, and working with first-generation college students. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, oil painting, spending time outdoors, and DIY home renovation/interior design.

Katie Drees, M.A,, LPC/S
Clinical Director
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Katie earned her master's degree in counseling from Southwestern Seminary and is an alumna of the University of South Carolina. Before joining the College of Charleston Counseling Center, she spent many years working with children, adolescents, and families in various clinical settings across Texas. Her career began with her first professional love, providing ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum. Katie uses a range of evidence-based approaches to help students navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges, with a focus on providing psychoeducation and practical strategies that support personal growth. As Clinical Director, she is passionate about program development, as well as training and supervision, and values opportunities to support both students and fellow clinicians. Outside of work, Katie enjoys being near the water, eating good food, and relaxing with a good book or favorite TV series. She especially enjoys being with the people she loves and her rescue mixes, Archie and Fergie.

Andrew R. Alkis, MD 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Medical University of South Carolina

Lead Psychiatrist, College of Charleston Andrew Alkis, MD graduated from Clemson University in 2007, completing a bachelor's degree in psychology. During his time at Clemson, he became a member of the Psi Chi honor society in psychology as well as the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he is now a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as well as assistant psychiatry clerkship director for third year medical students. He completed residency at the University of Virginia Health System, where he also served as chief resident. He is board-certified in Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, having completed his C-L training at George Washington University/Inova Fairfax Hospital. His dedication to compassionate patient care has been recognized by peers through selection to the Gold Humanism Honor Society and being honored as a Humanitarianism Award recipient by the University of Virginia Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences. His teaching accolades include two MUSC Psychiatry Golden Apple Awards for outstanding medical student didactic teaching by a faculty member. He has also been recognized by the Clemson University Department of Psychology as a Distinguished Early Career Achievement award recipient. Dr. Alkis has extensive direct clinical experience working with patients with on-going serious medical illness. His career interests also include collaborative care in medicine, telepsychiatry, and student mental health.  

Anne Gutshall, PhD, LPC 
Faculty Fellow

Anne Gutshall is a school psychologist and licensed professional counselor-associate (LPC-A). A professor in the School of Education, Anne has been faculty member for 17 years at the College of Charleston teaching both undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses. Currently, Anne is the Mental Health Faculty Fellow to the Counseling Center where in addition to providing counseling services to students she also provides outreach and support to faculty who have questions about how best to support students' mental health and wellbeing. In her free time, Anne enjoys walking her two poodles, Rodney and Perla, at the beach, reading nerdy books and cooking food for friends and family.  

Elise Hussey '10, LPC  
Outreach Coordinator
Licensed Professional Counselor

Elise is an alumna of the college, and recently graduated from The Citadel, obtaining her Master's in Clinical Counseling. During her time in the CofC counseling center as a practicum student, Elise fell in love with working with college students, finding it a unique and impactful time for young adults to benefit from therapy. Elise primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) in her practice, and focuses on values identification, self-worth, and energy management. In her spare time, Elise loves to bake, travel, read, and explore with her two daughters.

Lynn Smith, LCP
Triage Coordinator
Licensed Professional Counselor

Lynn Smith holds an MA in Psychology from The Citadel and is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose experience includes PTSD assessment and treatment at The Medical University of SC, inpatient substance use disorder counseling, and coordinating research in Pediatric Epidemiology. Lynn is a Certified Grief Educator and has been volunteering as a community health worker for over 12 years. Before entering healthcare, she was a high school English teacher who discovered that she preferred being in a helping/listening role for students much more than teaching grammar. In her practice, Lynn uses an integrative approach that depends on the needs of each client and may include Mindfulness, meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She works with clients experiencing anxiety, grief & loss, and trauma. Lynn’s personal time is spent reading, writing fiction, hanging out with Thomas the bunny, and traveling with her family.

Randall Geddings '19, LISW-CP 
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Case Manager Coordinator

Randall Geddings is a clinical social worker and proud College of Charleston alum whose journey into counseling began right where it all came together: on campus as a peer counselor with Students 4 Support. That early experience sparked a lasting passion for helping others feel seen. After earning their Master's in Social Work in 2021 from the University of South Carolina, Randall ventured into private practice before finding their way back to their Charleston roots. His areas of interest include anxiety, neurodiversity, spiritual trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues, with a particular appreciation for creating spaces where people can show up as their authentic, wonderfully complicated selves. When Randall is not wearing his social worker hat, he can usually be found hoarding shiny rocks, south-bathing the office in power metal, or perusing antique stores for the next eclectic find.

Sarah K, Finley, MS, LPC 
Licensed Professional Coordinator
Training Coordinator

Sarah earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Arkansas, where she began her career and fell in love with working with college students. She recently moved to Charleston to join the CofC Counseling Center and feels grateful to be able to continue to encourage students during their college experience. Her professional interests include trauma, suicidality, grief, diversity, group counseling, and training of interns. In her free time, Sarah enjoys coffee shops, the beach, true crime podcasts, yoga, and thrifting. 

Susanna Sartain '20, LPCA
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Counselor

Originally from Georgia, Susanna attended the College of Charleston before completing her master's degree program at Wake Forest University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Passionate about helping young adults navigate life challenges, she's thrilled to be able to be back on campus in such a meaningful way. Outside of work, you can find her trying new restaurants or curled up on the couch with her dog, Jasper, and a cheesy thriller novel. Go Cougs!

Garrett Ralston, LISW-CP
Licensed Master Social Worker
Counselor

Garrett is a Charleston native who earned his Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University of South Carolina in 2019, followed by his Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2021. His background includes working with young people navigating depression, anxiety, grief, and adjustment issues. Garrett is passionate about helping students through the challenges of this stage of life and meeting them where they are. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, working out, and catching live music around Charleston.

Samantha Chambers, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Case Manager

Jessie Luttrell, LCPA
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Triage Counselor

Jessie Luttrell is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling at Wake Forest University. Despite being born and raised in the North, Jessie often refers to herself as a "misplaced southerner at heart," after falling in love with the city of Charleston. She is passionate about empowering and supporting college students in this complex chapter of life. Her areas of interest in counseling include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, family conflict, and relationship issues. For fun, Jessie likes to try out new recipes, binge Netflix series, get lost in a good book on the beach, and volunteer at her local church.

Brittany Hanna, LCPA
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Triage Counselor

Brittany holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Carolina. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a certified play therapist. Brittany particularly enjoys working with college students and feels honored to support them during this pivotal time of growth in their lives. Her counseling interests include working with anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, and relationship conflicts. As a South Carolina native, she is thrilled to be joining the Charleston community. Outside of work, you can find her practicing yoga and Pilates, exploring new restaurants, going shopping, and spending time with friends.

Traci Gwozdz, M.S.

Triage Counselor

Originally from Connecticut, Traci earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University and brings a diverse background in counseling and mental health support. Throughout her professional career, she has worked with individuals experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, life transitions, and other personal challenges, building meaningful connections and creating spaces that foster growth and resilience. She is excited to join the College of Charleston Counseling Center and feels grateful for the opportunity to support students during such an important time in their lives.
In her free time, Traci enjoys practicing and teaching yoga, being near the water, traveling, and spending time with her big, close-knit family.

Maggie Saunders, LCPA
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Triage Counselor

Maggie is originally from Huntington, West Virginia, but has called Charleston home since 2019. She graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University in 2025. Maggie draws from approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you build practical tools for managing anxiety, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, and responding to life’s challenges with greater flexibility. She also takes a strength-based approach, helping you identify and build on the inner resources you already have.

Felicia Lindsey, LISW-CP
Licensed Master Social Worker
Triage Counselor

Anna Shirley '23, BA
Office Manager/Student Support Specialist
Phone: 843.953.8035
Email: counseling@cofc.edu

Anna is a proud College of Charleston alum who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Her love and connection to the College led her back to campus, this time in a professional role supporting the student experience. Anna is passionate about higher education and is committed to making a positive impact on student success and the broader campus community. Her dedication to mental health advocacy inspired her to join the Counseling Center, where she is excited to contribute to student well-being. A Charleston native who has never run away, Anna loves spending time with her family and enjoying Charleston’s beautiful outdoor spaces with her chihuahua, Coco.

Constance Nelson-Gilbert
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 843.953.5640
Email: counseling@cofc.edu

Constance serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Counseling Center. She has worked in the Counseling Center for 3 years, and has worked at the College for 18 years. For fun, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren on the weekends.