Counseling Center Staff
Nancy Badger, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Director of Counseling
Dr. Badger is a licensed psychologist in Tennessee, and is an Associate Dean and the Director of the Center. Dr. Badger was a psychologist at East Carolina University from 1997 to June of 2004 when she came to UTC. She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University in 1997. While at East Carolina she received training on Post Traumatic Stress disorder from the Veteran's Administration. She has strong interests in the areas of anxiety, women's issues, eating disorders, issues relating to disability.
Ed Smith, Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Smith is also the Staff Psychologist. He has several years of experience working with psychiatric inpatients and in residential treatment of adolescents. He came to UTC in 1987 from Arizona after he finished his Ph.D. He is one of only three Licensed Psychologists at UTC and has taught as adjunct faculty in the Psychology department and the Community Counseling program. Dr. Smith has a master's in Counseling and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
Mark Rehm, Counselor
Mr. Rehm joined the counseling center in January of 2010 after years of experience as a therapist in private practice and a counselor at a local community college. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. Mark enjoys working with young adults individually, in group modalities and within a family context especially in the following areas: depression, anxiety, stress management, anger, issues of sexuality and career development.
Tricia Henderson, Coordinator, AOD & Mental Health Education
Mrs. Henderson joined the counseling center in January of 2010 as the mental health educator. Tricia received her B.S. in Psychology and M.Ed. in Community Counseling from UTC and is excited to be back on campus as a professional. As a counseling professional Tricia has experience working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, co-dependency, and addiction.
Jackie Churchill, Administrative Support Assistant
Ms. Churchill became a member of our staff in March 2006. Jackie has many years of experience as an administrative assistant in the educational field and came to UTC from California. She is a graduate of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
Britney Wyatt, Administrative Support Assistant
Mrs. Wyatt joined the counseling center in May 2010. She moved to Chattanooga with her husband from Birmingham, AL where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
