Hannah Cummings

Counseling Intern (Morganton)

Morganton

Joined NCSSM in August 2026

Hannah Cummings is a clinical mental health graduate student at Lenoir-Rhyne University completing a practicum and internship at NCSSM-Morganton. They are dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals, cultivating a safe space for all students while providing affirming and multiculturally competent care to clients, navigating trauma, life changes, and identity development. Their approach is holistic and person-centered, integrating wellness practices that draw from their background as a former yoga instructor.

They hold a bachelor’s degree from USC Upstate and bring over 15 years of prior professional experience centered on empathy, communication, and emotional awareness. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family and traveling to see her favorite band. They are eager to provide support to the students of NCSSM that contributes to the enrichment and development of their intellectual and personal growth.


Counseling

Gina Burger

Wellness Counselor (Durham)

Whitt Daniel

Wellness Counselor (Morganton)

Michele Ferry

School Counselor (Morganton)

Suzanne Gavenus

Director of Counseling and Wellness (Morganton)

Terri Ingle-Krause

School Counselor (Morganton)

Dasni Lakpriya

Wellness Counselor

Sydney Maynor ’20

Counseling Intern (Durham)

Lori Hackney Newnam

Dean of Counseling

Lacey O’Rourke

Wellness Counselor and Academic Accessibility Specialist (Morganton)

Scott Schwartz ’06

School Counselor (Durham)

Damon Toone

School Counselor (Durham)

Carissa Trotta

Wellness Counselor and Academic Accessibility Specialist

Janice Webster

School Counselor (Durham)

Lamia Younes

School Counselor (Durham)