Board of Directors
Our Board Members
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Bengü Ergüner-Tekinalp
President
Bengü Ergüner-Tekinalp is Professor of Counseling at Drake University. She is a cultural nomad, native of Turkey who values interconnectedness with all beings, land, nature, and the cosmos (gemeinschaftsgefühl). She’s passionate about creating we-spaces, avoiding othering, and promoting healthy and safe dialogue for everyone. She’s perpetually curious about the history of ordinary people, mythology, herbalism, and nature She integrates contemplative practices in her teaching and work. She is a Diplomate in Adlerian Psychology, has the certificate of Adlerian Studies, Honorary Certificate in Adlerian Psychotherapy and she is a Licensed School Counselor, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Certified Mindfulness Informed Practitioner. Her research interests are Adlerian and humanistic theory and therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology and multicultural counseling, and social justice. She has written many journal articles and book chapters, has an edited book in press and has written four books in her native language, Turkish. She's happy to be joining the team and honored to serve in this role.
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Kimberly Martin
Vice-President
Dr. Kimberly received her Psy.D in Clinical psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology (Adler University) in 2010. She resides in Washington, D.C.; her private practice includes individual and couples therapy and clinical supervision. Kimberly also engages with the community through social media platforms, workshops, and podcasts. Early in her training, Kimberly was drawn to the Adlerian principles of Holism, Social interest, and Gemeinschaftsgefuhl. Her formal participation in NASAP and other Adlerian communities increased after she Visited Vienna in 2018. Kimberly has been involved with the NASAP membership committee, Social justice task force, Publications and theory development, Advisory Board of the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship (CAPS) and is also a member of Adlerian Society UK Institute for Individual Psychology (ASIIP). In her role as Vice President, Dr. Kimberly hopes to elevate and support diverse voices while continuing the movement and growth established over the history of NASAP.
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Timothy Hartshorne
Past President
Timothy S. Hartshorne, Ph.D. is professor emeritus of psychology, specialized in school psychology, at Central Michigan University. His doctorate is from The University of Texas at Austin where he studied with Guy Manaster. His interests include understanding the challenging behavior exhibited by many individuals with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, and how severe disability impacts the family. He has over 75 publications, including a number in the Journal of Individual Psychology. He has been awarded a Star in CHARGE by the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation. He is first editor (with Meg Hefner and Kim Blake) of CHARGE Syndrome, 2nd Ed. He is a long-time member of NASAP where he has held numerous positions and is a frequent presenter at its conferences.
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Lindsay K. Hill, M.Ed., LPC.
Secretary
Lindsay is a licensed counselor and professional encourager from Greenville, SC where she lives with her husband and spirited three year-old daughter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, listening to music, meditating and doing yoga, or enjoying nature, where she feels most able to appreciate herself and her surroundings. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Clemson University in 2010 (with a minor in Spanish Languages), and then received her Master's degree from Clemson in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2012. She co-founded Travelers Rest Counseling Associates, a private practice in Upstate SC, where she provides counseling to young adults, adults, and couples, as well as provides counseling supervision to LPCAs. Her areas of clinical focus include anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, women’s issues, relationship dynamics, and gender/sexuality. Lindsay has a passion for research, mentoring, organizing and teaching at conferences, and nerding out about designing and planning innovative and socially-interested projects.
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Hallie Williams
President-Elect
Hallie M. Williams Sr. graduated from Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, MN. with a Master of Arts in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. Hallie’s main clinical focus and passion surround trauma and mental illness as it pertains to at-risk youth and their families, and the trauma surrounding US veterans. Hallie is also interested in the dissonance experienced by young people from mixed families.
Hallie has been published in the Journal of Individual Psychology, (vol. 1, no. 3, 2008, pp. 503-509, “The Internet and Religion,”) and has presented several presentations and workshops including:
“Social Justice and the Clinical Practice,” International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes; Bonn, Germany
“Alfred Adler and the Circles of Life,” International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes; Sibiu, Romania
“Adler and Social Justice,” South Carolina Society of Adlerian Psychology, Myrtle Beach, SC
“An Adlerian Approach to Diversity and Inclusion,” Adler University, Chicago, IL
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Kelly Gfroerer, PhD
Affiliate Liaison
Kelly currently serves as Executive Director of the Positive Discipline Association (an affiliate of NASAP). She has worked as a teacher, school counselor, and educational consultant using Adlerian Psychology for over two decades. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Georgia State University. Kelly is a frequent speaker on Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline. She is Positive Discipline Certified Trainer. Kelly is the co-author of Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers as well as the Positive Discipline Tool Cards for Teachers. Kelly served as managing editor of the Journal of Individual Psychology during her time at Georgia State University and recently contributed as a guest editor for the Journal of Individual Psychology. In addition to her Board position supporting NASAP’s Affiliates Kelly serves on both the Membership and Finance Committees.
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Connie Victor
Section Liaison
Connie is a clinical psychologist. She received her PsyD in clinical psychology from Adler University in 2021, her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Adler University in 2018, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University in 2016. She has a passion for clinical work and social activism and has rooted her clinical practice within this intersection. Her clinical work focuses on working with people who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and the impact of traumatic experiences through the lens of individual psychology. She is enthusiastic about incorporating a holistic approach into her work, such as integrating a client’s pop culture interests into interventions and clinical practice. Connie first presented at NASAP in 2018 as a student and has been a member ever since. She has presented at multiple conferences and enjoys sharing and disseminating Adlerian theory to others. Connie has also had the opportunity to serve as the chair of the Adlerian Professionals section of NASAP. When not working, Connie enjoys reading novels and comic books, listening to music, baking new recipes, and being with her family and friends. She hopes to empower, encourage, and elevate members of the NASAP community and beyond to move toward a more socially interested and just world through her work with NASAP.
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Kaleb Thompson
Student Liaison
Kaleb A. Thompson is a third-year doctoral student studying Counselor Education at the University of North Texas where he is also a full-time undergraduate instructor. He graduated from the University of Central Florida on the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track with a certificate in Play Therapy. Kaleb has over five years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families with a variety of presenting concerns across non-profit community agencies, university clinics, and the K-12 school setting. His research and scholarly interests include Adlerian Play Therapy, curriculum development, and social justice advocacy. Kaleb has several Adlerian publications in the International Journal of Play Therapy and the Journal of Individual Psychology, including how to work with caregivers of gender expansive youth using Adlerian Play Therapy and how to utilize the Adlerian Play Therapy Measurement Model as a clinicians guide to treatment. In his free time, you can find Kaleb reading, swimming, or playing with his dog, Tonks!
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Susan E. Belangee
Executive Director
Susan Belangee graduated from Georgia State University with her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2003. In addition to serving as Executive Director of NASAP, she specializes in the BASIS-A Inventory and recently started a consultation business focused on training others to use the BASIS-A and improving engagement and productivity in businesses and organizations. She also does clinical supervision for those pursuing licensure in the clinical mental health field. Susan teaches online courses as an adjunct faculty member for Drake University, and she contributes to research and scholarly writing projects with colleagues. She has taught courses for ICASSI, the annual summer institute dedicated to training in Adlerian psychology. Susan has held several positions over the years within NASAP, including Treasurer and President; her term as Past-President ended in June 2022. In her spare time, she loves to watch soccer games, to read for pleasure, and to spend time at the beach.