Carnegie Mellon

About Us

At CAPS, we are dedicated to the psychological growth and emotional well-being of all Carnegie Mellon students.

The Center’s Staff

Our team is made up of highly qualified psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and support staff:

Jeff Beyer, Ph.D. (Duquesne University)
Full-time psychotherapist

Barbara Blazick, Psy.D. (Yeshiva University)
Full-time licensed psychologist

John Carter Brooks, M.D. (University of Texas)
Consulting psychiatrist

Louella Dias, Ph.D. (Penn State University)
Part-time licensed psychologist

Michele Keffer, Ph.D. (SUNY Buffalo)
Full-time licensed psychologist

Kurt Kumler, Ph.D. (Duquesne University)
Full-time psychotherapist

Stuart Hirsch, M.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Consulting psychiatrist

Mick Landaiche, Ph.D., LPC (The Union Institute and University)
Full-time licensed counselor

Michael F. Makal, Ph.D. (Duquesne University)
Full-time psychotherapist

Diane Mazzocca
Administrative Coordinator

Paula Moreci, MSW, LCSW (University of Pittsburgh)
Full-time licensed social worker

Cynthia Valley, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Director; licensed psychologist