Counseling & Health Services Staff

Jaimie Bennett, R.N., B.S.N., STAFF NURSE
  

Jaimie has a work history that includes working in hospitals, clinics and with public health. Work settings of particular interest have included migrant health clinics in southern Minnesota, community clinics in Minneapolis, and working with pregnant and birthing women in public health, home birth and hospital labor and delivery. Jaimie enjoys gardening, canoeing, and bike riding. Some day, she hopes to help build an eco-friendly co-housing community in Minneapolis. (Feel free to ask her what that means, or to offer ideas!)

Heidi Faul, R.N., C.N.P., DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES

Heidi went to the University of North Dakota for her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and completed her Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Minnesota in 2009. She worked as a RN in intensive care and also in homecare. As a Nurse Practitioner she worked in a rural community and did Family Practice. Heidi is interested in global health and disaster relief and has done several medical mission trips to various places including Liberia, Pakistan, and Haiti. Heidi seeks to empower students and patients to understand and take charge of their own health. In her spare time, she enjoys running, biking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Meg Gerlach, B.A., MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Meg grew up in St. Paul on historic Grand Avenue. She lived in Montana for awhile to attend massage school, and is a Certified Massage Therapist. She has been a volunteer in the community for 44 years. Meg holds degrees in Family Counseling and Christian Ministries. Meg has worked in the medical community since 1988. Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her husband, reading, traveling, and any water sport.

Rich Levine, M.D., CONSULTING PSYCHIATRIST

Rich received his medical degree from Tulane University, and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. He is board-certified in both Family Practice and Psychiatry. Rich's approach is to treat each person as an individual, and to work with them to make a treatment plan that fits their own personal goals. When not working, Rich enjoys spending time with his family doing outdoor activities, such as hiking, water skiing, and cross-country skiing. 

Shih-Hsun Lin, Ph.D., L.P., COUNSELOR

Shih-Hsun completed his Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology at the University of Minnesota. His dissertation research explored the effectiveness of online versus face-to-face counseling. Before coming to Hamline, his experience as a practitioner included work at Michigan State University, the University of Minnesota, the Walk-In Counseling Center in Minneapolis, and Eastern Illinois University. In his free time, Shih-Hsun likes to play tennis, watch the Food Network, try out new recipes, and play with his two mischievous cats.

Hussein Rajput, Ph.D., L.P., C&HS DIRECTOR, COUNSELOR 
 

 

Hussein obtained his Ph.D. in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to coming to Hamline, Hussein worked in counseling centers at Carleton College, the University of St. Thomas, the University of Oregon, and the University of Minnesota. He also served as an adjunct psychology faculty member at St. Olaf College and St. Mary's University. His professional areas of interest include: identity development, relationship issues, and treatment of social anxiety. Outside of work, Hussein enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his kids’ soccer teams, and playing hockey.

Kathryn Rimstad, Ph.D., L.P., COUNSELOR

Katy received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of St. Thomas. Her areas of interest include anxiety, stress management, and health psychology. Katy is the Outreach Coordinator for Counseling & Health Services. 

Jennifer Roper, Psy.D., COUNSELOR

Jenny completed her Psy.D. and M.A. at the University of St. Thomas. Before coming to Hamline, she worked at counseling centers at the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State University, Mankato.  She also worked as a youth and family counselor at a shelter for homeless and runaway youth for several years as she pursued her degrees.  As a therapist, Jenny’s interest areas include: identity development, group counseling, feminist and multi-cultural psychotherapy, strength-based approaches, and resiliency. In her free time, Jenny enjoys listening to many genres of music from hip-hop to country (yes, seriously).  She loves going to concerts, taking road trips, and trying new foods.  She is a self-proclaimed pop culture expert and loves checking out new viral videos and wowing her co-workers with her knowledge. 

Erin Fredrick-Gray, M.S., COUNSELOR

Erin is currently a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of St. Thomas. Prior to being at Hamline she worked at Minnesota State University, Mankato's Counseling Center and spent several years as an on-call crisis counselor for victims of sexual violence. Her areas of interest include identity development, self-esteem, stress management, and empowerment. In her free time, Erin loves to take her dog to the dog park, go to Big Ten football games, cook, and do yoga.

Nicole Park, M.A., COUNSELOR

Nicole received her M.A. in counseling and is currently a third-year doctoral student at the University of Minnesota. Before coming to Hamline, she worked in the counseling center at the University of Minnesota, as well as the Rape & Sexual Abuse Center and the Walk-In Counseling Center in Minneapolis. Her professional interests include identity and life transitions, multicultural and diversity issues, and interpersonal relationships. In her free time, Nicole enjoys listening to rock, alternative, and jazz music, reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction books, and spending time with her friends and family.