Staff
Dr. Michele E. Caruso, LPC, NCC
Dean of Student Services; Director of University Counseling Center; Assessment Coordinator for Student Affairs; Assistant Professor
Phone: 985.448.4081
E-mail: michele.caruso@nicholls.edu
Dr. Caruso earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in counselor education from the University of New Orleans as well as a doctorate in counseling from Mississippi State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has been at Nicholls State University since summer 1996.
Ernest C. Ellender, Ph.D.
Assistant Director and Counselor
Phone: 985.448.4766
E-mail: ernest.ellender@nicholls.edu
Dr. Ellender earned two bachelor’s degrees from Nicholls State University, English Literature and Psychology. He then earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.
Raime Thibodeaux, M.A., NCC
Counselor
Phone: 985.449.7123
E-mail: raime.thibodeaux@nicholls.edu
Ms. Thibodeaux earned a bachelor’s degree in 2003 in Psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Community Counseling in 2005 both from Louisiana State University. She is a National Certified Counselor.
Candace N. Park, M.A., Board Eligible NCC
Counselor
Phone: 985 448-4091
Email: candace.park@nicholls.edu
Ms. Park earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of New Orleans. She obtained her master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from East Tennessee State University. She is a board eligible National Certified Counselor.
Chris Coulon
Administrative Assistant 4
Phone: 985.448.4080
E-mail: chris.coulon@nicholls.edu
Ms. Coulon is a former Nicholls student who has worked at Nicholls since 1995. She serves as administrative support for all of Student Services in addition to the UCC.