Integrated Behavioral Health Faculty

Eugene is a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling programs. He is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Minneapolis and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. He completed his master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Family Psychology from the University of St. Thomas. Eugene completed his PhD in Couple & Family Therapy at the University of MN before finishing a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Boston University. His research interests centered around sexual and gender minority stress. Clinically, he has specialized training in working with PTSD, substance use, and personality disorders. Eugene enjoys using Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Brainspotting in his clinical practice.

Emily is the director of Graduate Studies and a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling programs. Her research has focused on increasing access to mental health services for rural populations. Clinically, Emily works in an outpatient treatment setting where she specializes in treating couples who are experiencing infidelity and addiction. She also works with individuals facing PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Emily is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and she has a PhD in Family Social Science/Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She has an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University and a BS in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.

Fiyyaz Karim (he/him/his) is a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling programs. Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Karim was employed in community mental health outpatient settings, addressing the needs of marginalized communities. He currently serves as a consultant and has conducted professional training sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. 

Dr. Karim has done clinical work and research in trauma, as well as grief and loss with a focus on disenfranchised losses. He holds a PsyD from the University of St. Thomas, and a BS in both Sociology and Psychology from the University of Minnesota. 

He also serves on the Board of Directors of Agate Housing and Services, and the Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction, as well as on Healthcare Management Advisory Board in CCAPS. 

Field Notes Video: Integrated Behavioral Health with Fiyyaz Karim

Jennifer is a resident faculty member in the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health and Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling programs. She is a licensed psychologist as well as a licensed professional clinical counselor with the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. She has over 17 years of experience providing services to a diverse group of individuals with co-occurring disorders, including 10 years of experience in a supervisory role. Her clinical interests include working with adolescents and adults who have engaged in sexually abusive behaviors, forensic assessment and evaluation, psychological testing, and clinical supervision. She holds a PhD in clinical psychology from Walden University.