Faculty & Staff

Taryne M. Mingo, Ph.D., LPC (MO), LCMHCA is an assistant professor and director of the school counseling program in the Department of Counseling at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Mingo has a professional background in elementary school counseling and providing tele-mental health therapy for Missouri-based clients. Her research interests at the K-12 level of education include supporting […]

Bio Kristie Opiola, Ph. D., LPC (Texas), RPT is an assistant professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She began her professional career as a certified child life specialist working with acutely and terminally ill children in hospital settings for 13 years. She switched careers and is currently […]

Bio Dr. Post also serves as the Director of the Multicultural Play Therapy Center. Area(s) of Interest and Research Play Therapy, Child-Parent & Teacher Relationship Therapy, School Counseling, Social Justice Advocacy in Play Therapy and School Counseling, and Counselor Education Curriculum Vitae

Bio Dr. Natalie Ricciutti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Charlotte. She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University and her Master’s degree from Youngstown State University. Dr. Ricciutti’s research and teaching expertise are in addictions counseling and addictions education. She is an advocate for providing counseling students with the […]

Cat Rutstein is a Master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at UNC Charlotte. She graduated cum laude from the University of Tampa in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Therapeutic Arts. She is a member of Psi Chi, the international honors society in psychology. Currently, she serves […]