Jennifer Bondurant

Director of the Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
jbondurant@randolphcollege.edu
BS, Roanoke College; MA, Marymount University

Jennifer Bondurant is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been in the Behavioral Health field since 2002. Jennifer has a BS in Psychology from Roanoke College and a MA in Community Counseling from Marymount University.

She began her career with the Fairfax County-Falls Church Community Services Board and focused her clinical energy on families impacted by Domestic Violence. She moved back to Lynchburg in 2007 and worked under the clinical supervision of Dr. Stephen Greenstein and immersed herself in the practice of using the Family Systems model. She joined Horizon Behavioral Health in 2011 and held various roles until she transitioned to her new role at Randolph College in August 2018.

Jennifer has completed training to obtain certification as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider and is passionate about teaching students how to improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD by focusing on the importance of diet, sleep, and exercise. Jennifer also completed the Brain Health Professional Certification Course and actively uses this knowledge to help students strengthen brain health to improve emotional well-being and academic performance.

Dylan Elliott

Resident in Counseling (LMHP-R)
delliott@randolphcollege.edu
BS, MEd, University of Lynchburg

Dylan received his BS in Psychology and Business Administration as well as his MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Lynchburg. Outside of working in the Counseling Center, he is also a psychology lab instructor at the University of Lynchburg. He often brings in a variety of techniques and activities from his academic work into therapy. Dylan breaks down each coping skill to help clients understand how it works both mentally and physiologically.

His previous experience includes providing counseling services to high school and community college students. Dylan is interested in a wide variety of issues including relationship issues, anxiety, stress management, communication skills, and creative intervention strategies.

Dylan utilizes a person-centered and reality therapy approach to empower clients to make decisions that feel best given their situational factors. He seeks to see every client as an individual, noting their particular strengths and overcoming any difficulties they may face. Dylan has a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients where he is able to bring in past experiences of teaching diversity and equity-related topics. He believes that this population faces unique challenges and wants to create a space where all individuals in the community feel accepted. Dylan hopes to be an ally to any marginalized group and empower their voices to be heard.

Nicole Chalmers

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
nchalmers@randolphcollege.edu
BA, University of Lynchburg; MA, Liberty University

Nicole Chalmers is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in the Behavioral Health field for the past twenty years.  Nicole holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Lynchburg College and a MA in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.

She began her career with Central Virginia Community Service Board (now Horizon Behavioral Health) in Lynchburg, Virginia following her undergraduate studies providing services aimed at keeping at-risk youth in their home.

Nicole continued to realize the positive outcomes and benefits of Intensive In-home work and seized the opportunity to give back to her hometown of Danville, VA and began work with The Madeline Center in 2006. During her time, she served under many titles to include: Regional Director, Director of Intensive-In Home Services and Assistant Clinical Director

After completing her residency under Jon Winder, she decided to switch her focus and became Residential Manager for Horizon Behavioral Intermediate Care Facilities (Timothy/Bethany Homes, Powell/Pearson Homes). During her tenure she successfully opened two forever homes for individuals living at the Central Virginia Training Center for most of their lives, giving them the opportunity to live, work and interact within a community setting.

Nicole decided to return to the mental health field to prepare for her rigorous licensure exam and next 4 years was spent running crisis level programs to include: Crisis Stabilization, Crisis Intervention and Intensive-In Home Services. There was always a desire to bridge the ever-growing gap between schools and mental health; Nicole was afforded the perfect opportunity to work for Campbell County Schools as Licensed Professional Counselor in 2015, where she continues to serve on a full-time basis.

Nicole is currently a Certified Trauma Specialist and a Nationally Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.

Amanda Noel

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
anoel@randolphcollege.edu
BA, Randolph Macon Woman’s College; MEd, University of Lynchburg

Amanda B. Noel, LPC is a licensed professional counselor who helps people find healing, resilience, and creative ways of expressing their stories. She has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Lynchburg and a Bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies from Randolph Macon Woman’s College (yes, she’s an alum from the women’s college days of Randolph’s history). While a student at Randolph she developed a fluency in Japanese that enabled her to spend time living abroad and working as a translator prior to entering the mental health field, which gives her a unique perspective on culture, identity, and belonging.

Amanda has experience working with children, teens, and adults in primary care, community programs, and private practice. She specializes in helping survivors of sexual trauma and intimate partner violence, and also works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. She has a particular passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse clients, as well as those navigating cultural or spiritual questions.

One of Amanda’s favorite approaches to therapy is expressive arts therapy — using creativity, art, and imagination as tools for healing when words aren’t enough. She combines this with trauma-informed methods to help people feel safe, understood, and empowered to move forward.

Amanda believes therapy should be a place where every part of you is welcome. Whether you feel like you don’t quite fit in, carry painful experiences from the past, or just want a space to reconnect with yourself, she works to create a supportive environment where growth and self-expression are always possible.

Marisa Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
mjones02@randolphcollege.edu
BA, James Madison University; MEd, University of Lynchburg

With an empathetic and collaborative spirit, Marisa Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor, builds a safe space for students navigating the complexities of young adulthood. She understands that your unique story—the life experiences, relationships, and core beliefs that have shaped you—is central to the therapeutic journey. Marisa sees her role as meeting you exactly where you are, then working together to determine the best path forward.

Rooted in a trauma-focused and holistic approach, Marisa guides students through a process of exploration and growth. Sessions with her are a shared exploration, where she leans on her training to guide the conversation while building a trusting relationship with you. This person-centered approach is the foundation of her practice, creating an environment that facilitates insight, change, and healing at a pace that feels right for you.

Marisa draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities to support students. For some, this may involve traditional talk therapy, exploring challenges and gaining clarity through thoughtful conversation. For others, expressive arts like drawing or writing can provide a creative outlet to access and process feelings that are difficult to verbalize. Her specialized background also allows her to adapt play therapy techniques for older clients, offering a metaphorical way to navigate complex emotions and gain new perspectives.

Marisa also emphasizes empowering students with coping strategies and the practice of mindfulness to help students gain the tools to be present in the moment and observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment. By practicing mindful awareness, students can learn to self-regulate their emotions and build the resilience to navigate the stressors of campus life.

In her work, Marisa leverages her extensive experience with adolescents and young adults gained in both school and outpatient settings. This background allows her to address the unique academic, social, and emotional hurdles of the college experience. Whether it’s anxiety over a presentation, struggling with relationships, or navigating a major life transition, Marisa has the insight to support students as they build clarity, confidence, and deeper connections with themselves and others.

Marisa earned her Master of Education and a Certificate in Advanced Counseling from the University of Lynchburg, and she has further dedicated herself to her field as the President of the Board of the Lynchburg Area Counselors Association and member of the Virginia Association of Play Therapy. All of her training and experience are channeled into creating a welcoming and accepting space where your story can unfold, and your path to healing can begin.