Student Counseling - AZ

Brandy Strom, Manager of Student Counseling/Student Counselor

Brandy Strom, PsyD, MS, LPC, NCC has worked in the mental health field for more than 22 years.  She is a licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and South Dakota and has a Doctorate in Psychology.  She has provided individual, family, and group therapy to adults, adolescents, couples, families, military service members and their families.  She has counseled people concerning a variety of mental health, relational, addictions, stress management, and trauma related issues.  She has worked in school settings, in-home therapy, inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health settings, and for teletherapy.  She also leads the Peer Connection Resiliency Groups that meet once a week.

Phone: 623-572-3740
Email: bstrom@midwestern.edu

Melody McGee-Hillard, Student Counselor

Melody McGee-Hillard, MA, Ed.S, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and North Carolina, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology to further build upon existing skills and benefit the students, faculty, and staff of MWU. She has a wide array of experience in working with individuals, couples, and groups of all ages in outpatient and inpatient settings, school settings, community settings, in-home settings, and for teletherapy. Melody strives to focus on a person's strengths to promote growth within and assist students with reaching their own unique goals. Melody provides a warm, safe, and comforting environment to assist students with finding the deeper meaning in their personal journey with MWU. Melody believes that we all have the ability within ourselves for healing and growth if given the appropriate atmosphere and opportunity to do so without judgment. Melody is a strong supporter of animal assisted therapy and believes in the healing power of nature and creative arts.

Phone: 623-572-6844
Email: mmcgee@midwestern.edu

Tom Brothers, Student Counselor

Tom Brothers, MS-MHC, MS-Psychology, LPC, NCC has worked in the mental health field for more than 6 years. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and has a MS in Mental Health Counseling and in General Psychology. He has provided individual and group therapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. He has counseled people concerning a variety of mental health, relational, addictions, stress management, LGBTQ+ issues, and crisis. He has worked in outpatient settings which include private practice, adult probation, correctional health services, and for teletherapy. He is also the staff advisor for the GSA student group.

Phone: 623-572-3967
Email: tbroth@midwestern.edu

Michael Dixon, Student Counselor

Michael Dixon, MC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona. He has worked in a wide range of settings which has provided him with the skills and experience to be able to help those he works with accomplish, and often surpass their goals.  He has extensive experience in trauma care as well as addressing daily stressors, anxiety, depression, etc.  Michael strives to focus on the individual as everyone has different needs and learning styles. He understands that there is not just one way to help a person heal. Michael provides a safe and comforting environment to assist students navigating their journey with MWU. Michael enjoys seeing the progress and process of therapy.

Phone: 623-572-3629
Email: mdixon@midwestern.edu

Andres Jaramillo, Student Counselor

Andres Jaramillo, MC, LPC has worked in behavioral health since 2012 and has worked with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, couple, and group sessions. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor out of Arizona and has supported people through relationship concerns, adjustment and family issues, stress, anxiety, grief/death, depression, and trauma.  Andres believes that mental health is crucial to overall wellbeing and hopes to be able to find an intervention or have a discussion that can help those he works with to feel confident and comfortable to tackle life’s challenges. 

Phone: 623-572-3845
Email: ajaram@midwestern.edu 
 

Jordan Harrison, Sr. Education Specialist

Jordan Harrison, PhD, offers content-based tutoring to support Midwestern University students throughout basic science coursework. Dr. Harrison has broad training in life science disciplines and specific expertise in neuroscience. Years of experience teaching science in both individual and small-group settings have prepared Dr. Harrison to assist students in keeping up with the academic rigors of graduate or professional school. As a Senior Education Specialist, Dr. Harrison serves as an academic support resource for students undertaking detail-rich, foundational science coursework.

Phone: 623-537-3744  
Email:  jharri3@midwestern.edu 

Jorge Giron, Sr. Education Specialist

Jorge Giron, PhD, has joined the Student Services tutoring support team as a Senior Education Specialist to assist Midwestern University students in their understanding of the basic science coursework. Dr. Giron has many years of experience in scientific research with emphasis on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases. He has taught several life science disciplines to undergraduate and graduate students in different academic institutions. His research and teaching experience is an asset and support resource for MWU students, offering them an opportunity to advance their biomedical academic program in the graduate or professional school.

Phone: 623-537-3744  
Email: jgiron@midwestern.edu