Shawn Graham, PhD, LCPC, BC-TMH
President
Shawn completed his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a concentration in Advanced Counseling. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) and certified as a Disaster Behavioral Health Responder with the State of Maine.
Shawn has been working in the behavioral health field for over 25 years and maintains a small clinical practice and works as an Associate Professor of Counseling at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK). Shawn is the Unit Chair of the Behavioral Science program and currently serves as the Faculty Chair at UMFK. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, fishing, and being outdoors.
Jordan Shaw, LCPC, NCC
President Elect 2026
Jordan is the Clinician on the Augusta campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. He holds a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Southern Maine and a Master of Divinity from Bangor Theological Seminary. In addition to serving on MEMHCA’s Board of Directors he serves on the Executive Board for Camp Mechuwana: The United Methodist Camp of Maine and the advisory council for Center’s of Moral Courage. In his free time, in addition to volunteering, he enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, cycling, and music.
Nicole Chase, LCPC-C
Immediate Past Co-President
Nicole Chase is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (c), and a National Board for Certified Counselors Certified Counselor. The owner and founder of Winnecook Shores, LLC, Nicole has worked in her own private practice since 2022. Nicole joined the advisory board for the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association in 2022 as a student member, and is currently President Elect. Nicole is a trauma-informed counselor who utilizes a client-centered approach that recognizes the client as the expert of their own experience. Nicole facilitates client growth at their own pace. Nicole is trained in Somatic Experiencing, Nature-Based Interventions and Treatment, and Motivational Interviewing. Nicole has experience working with individuals of all ages, having worked as a counselor in the K-12 school setting, skilled nursing facility, group agency, and private practice. Nicole resides in Northern Maine where her passions include hiking, camping, hunting, gardening, snowshoeing, and skiing.
Jeri Stevens, PhD, LCPC, CCS
Immediate Past Co-President, Past President
Jeri W Stevens, owner of Chandler Bay Resources, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor,
and counselor educator from Maine. Beyond her 45 plus years as a psychotherapist, Jeri is an
assistant professor and clinical coordinator in the graduate counseling programs at Husson
University, provides supervision for school counselors, mental health clinicians and social
workers, facilitates ethics trainings through associations and mental health agencies, provides
stress resilience training and coaching, as well, delivers organizational leadership consultation
and training. And in her spare time, she provides mindfulness sports performance training to elite
athletes and travels around the country in her RV.
Logan McCarthy, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Treasurer
Past Co-President
Logan received his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands, MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and BA in Psychology from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Logan currently serves as a core faculty and assistant professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program for the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University. Logan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine, National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member at Liberty University, Logan provided counseling services in a variety of programs. In Logan’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, watching sports, and reading.
Alexander Katopis, LCPC, ACS, NCC, CMTH, CADC, MHRT-C
Past President
Specializes in individual, family, and group work. Has a genuine passion and interest in rendering and receiving ongoing clinical supervision and gravitates toward utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities within the cognitive, humanistic, constructivist, and systemic counseling philosophies. Enjoys participating in interdisciplinary, multicultural, trauma-informed, and collaborative education and learning environments.
Molly Edelstein Sterling, LCPC-C
Board Secretary
Molly Edelstein Sterling, LCPC-C, is in private practice in Brunswick, Maine, with a background in trauma-informed care and a specialization in supporting adults through major life transitions, I focus on fostering self-compassion, self-esteem, and personal growth. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment, and polyvagal theories in my work. As an LGBTQIA+ ally and neurodivergent-affirming professional, I advocate for inclusive, holistic approaches to mental health and wellness.
Maeve Donnelly, LCPC-C
Board Member
Maeve Donnelly, LCPC-C, holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Southern Maine. Her passion for counseling began during her time as a psychiatric technician at Spring Harbor Hospital. Alongside her clinical work, Maeve remains an active part of Portland’s vibrant restaurant community, where she has long worked as a dedicated service professional. She aspires to integrate her love for hospitality with her commitment to mental health by offering accessible and affordable counseling services for hospitality workers and members of the greater Maine community. Never one to sit idle, Maeve volunteers with the MaineHealth Food Pantry and Best Buddies of Maine and enjoys treasure hunting at local Goodwill stores or looking for sea glass along the Maine coastline. When she rests, you’ll find her taking a sunset cruise on Casco Bay with her rescue dog, Heidi.
You can learn more about Maeve at therapywithmaeve.com.
Susan Slick
Student Board Member
Susan Slick holds a B.A. in Theological Studies from Wayland Baptist University, a masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Husson University and is currently enrolled in the Clinical Professional Counseling program at Husson University. She works as the Director of Education for Northern Light Acadia Hospital and also serves in the Maine Air National Guard at the 101st Medical Group. She aspires to work with the veteran and first responder community after graduation. When not at work or school she enjoys spending time with family as they renovate their 1800s farmhouse or her newly found hobby of soap making.
Amy Davenport Dakin, LCPC, LCMHC
Board Member
Amy Davenport Dakin is the owner of New Perceptions, Inc., a private practice specializing in expert mental health counseling, education, and support for the first responder community and their families across Maine and New Hampshire. With 25 years of specialized experience in trauma treatment, Amy has an extensive background treating teens and adults with a focus on trauma issues. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC, NH). Amy holds advanced credentials as a Certified First Responder Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
You can find her at: www.nperceptions.com
Jeff McCarthy
Board Member
Dr. McCarthy has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 1997 specializing in treating families and children in various school settings and in private practice. Dr. McCarthy is also an Associate Professor at Liberty University teaching graduate clinical and school counseling courses. Dr. McCarthy provides consultation and counseling to many elementary and high schools in addition to providing educational services to parents and students. Areas of research for Dr. McCarthy are online learning; technology and youth; trauma exposure and reaction in youth; school-based mental health services; and youth that are at-risk of not completing school. Dr. McCarthy services on the Maine Mental Health Counseling Board, and is a member of the American Counseling Association, American Association of Christian Counselors, American School Counselor Association, Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Chi Sigma lota Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho, Maine Counseling Association, Maine School Counseling Association, and the National Board of Certified Counselors.
Genevieve Morgan
Board Member
I graduated with a dual major in English and Religion from Bowdoin College and have been an active author and editor for over 25 years, living in NYC, San Francisco, and moving back Maine (where my family is from) 20 years ago. I raised my family here, helped to found and run The Telling Room, a creative writing center in Portland for kids, was a teen mentor, wrote several published books, and am the freelance fiction and memoir editor at Islandport Press. I pivoted into graduate school more recently and am interested in opening a private practice next fall specializing in psychodynamic analytical and expressive arts therapies (including life review and narrative) with a special interest in helping people with life-altering medical and/or psychiatric diagnoses find satisfaction, integration, and hope in the face of struggle, and am experienced working with teens and young adults struggling to launch. I hope to bring my curiosity, intelligence, and humility to my clients and to this Board, and am honored to be a late arrival to this ever-evolving and necessary field.
Savannah Rice
Student Board Member
Savannah Rice holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Boston University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Southern Maine. She joined the advisory board for the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association in January, 2026 as a student member. Along with attending graduate school full time, Savannah works in the service industry in midcoast Maine, as well as a per diem crisis worker, and volunteers on the sexual assault helpline for SASSMM. Savannah is also the chair of the student committee for counselor education at USM. She is passionate about community building and accessible mental health care for all Mainers.
Michelle Theriault
Administrative Assistant
Michelle graduated Cum Laude from Thomas College with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing Management.
She has been MEMHCA’s Administrative Assistant since 2003, minus a few-year hiatus. She also works for a nonprofit as the “Champion of Change,” aka the Communications Manager. Her favorite title, though, is Mimi (to her granddaughter).
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially on the water in the summer at her lake home. She also enjoys traveling with her husband, Joey.