Doug DeMerchant, Psy.D., is Director of the Counseling Center and a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. Doug completed his undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick in Canada and then served as a missionary with OMS International in Taiwan. Doug received his M. A. from Wheaton College and his Psy.D. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Prior to coming to Wheaton College Counseling Center in 2005, Doug maintained a private group practice for seventeen years. Along with his duties as director of the Counseling Center, Doug provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

Valencia Wiggins, M. A., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor. Valencia earned her B. A. in Psychology from Wheaton College in 1986, and her M. A. in Clinical Psychology in 1991 from Wheaton College. Prior to coming to WCCC, Valencia worked as a counselor for Moody Bible Institute Counseling Services and taught psychology and grief counseling courses. Currently, Valencia works part time for Meier Clinic in Wheaton, providing outpatient treatment for adults, adolescents, couples and families. At the Counseling Center, Valencia specializes in working with eating disorders, depression, and women's issues in addition to working with individuals, couples and groups.

Martha Dennen, M. A., LPC, Martha Dennen is a licensed professional counselor. She received her B. A. in Social Work from Taylor University in 1989 and MA in Counseling and Practical Theology from Regent University in 1993. Prior to coming to the Wheaton College Counseling Center in 2003, Marty worked as a primary therapist at Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia in Arizona and as a therapist for Minirth-Meier New Life Clinics in Michigan. On a part-time basis she provides counseling at First Baptist Church of Elgin. Marty's areas of specialty are eating disorders, and body image issues and groups. Here at the Counseling Center, Marty provides counseling to individuals, couples, and groups.

Toussaint D. Whetstone, M. A., is a professional counselor. Toussaint earned his B. S. in Psychology from Olivet Nazarene University in 2003, and his M. A. in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in 2007. Prior to coming to the Wheaton College Counseling Center, Toussaint has enjoyed working in a variety of clinical settings with various client populations across all stages of psychosocial development. Currently, Toussaint works part-time as a Teaching Assistant in the M. A. Clinical Psychology program at Wheaton College. Toussaint is also a co-coordinator (Houseparent) of a transitional living program run by Outreach Community Ministries in Carol Stream, IL. At the Counseling Center, Toussaint's work focuses primarily on men's issues, mood and anxiety disorders in addition to working with individuals, couples and groups.

Kristen McKnight, Psy.D., is the licensed clinical psychologist who provides primary clinical supervision for the doctoral practicum students. Dr. McKnight completed her B.A. at Roosevelt University in 1987 and obtained her Psy.D. from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in 1992. In addition to her part-time work at WCCC, Dr. McKnight has been employed at Meier Clinic in Wheaton since 1992. Her work there includes psychotherapy with adolescents and adults, psychological testing in the Meier Clinic Day hospital, and the supervision of doctoral interns.

Stacey Boomershine, MAT, is the Academic Support Counselor. Stacey earned her B.S. in Education and Natural Science from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana and her M.A.T. in Education and Biology from Miami of Ohio. She has fifteen years teaching experience in secondary education, during which time she ran an integrated classroom that mainstreamed learning disabled students. In addition to her role at WCCC, she coordinates the Secondary Science Teacher Education Program at Wheaton College. Here at the Counseling Center, Stacey provides counseling to students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other academic issues.