Meet the Counseling Services Staff
Meet the Counseling Services Staff
Jeanine Fox
Assistant Dean of Student Health and Wellness, MsEd, LCPC
Jeanine Fox is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). Jeanine completed her Master of Science in Education degree with a focus in counselor education and mental health at Western Illinois University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
She has been trained and certified in drug and alcohol counseling (CADC), is a certified shame-informed treatment specialist (CSTS) with an emphasis on eating disorders and body disorders, is certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT), is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing treatment (EMDR) and is an active LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and strives to be a supportive ally to the community. Her goal is to create a safe, healthy and inviting space for students through the therapeutic techniques of person-focused therapy
Brittany Dean
Assistant Director, Counselor, MS LCPC,
Brittany graduated from Ashford University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and applied behavioral sciences and Capella University with a post-baccalaureate in Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family therapy and Master’s of Science in Counseling, specializing in family counseling. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor that has worked in a variety of clinical settings including intensive residential treatment for adolescents and teens as well as in community mental health.
Brittany has additional certifications and trainings in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, expressive art therapy, sexual assault crisis intervention. She strives to provide a safe and accepting therapeutic setting for all students in the Knox community where you are the expert on yourself and she is here to guide you to reach your personal goals.
In her free time, Brittany enjoys all things arts, crafts, reading, baking, cooking, and time with her family and dog, Gus.
Harley Spero
Counselor, MSEd, LPC.
Harley (she/her/hers) is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a MSED in Counseling Education and a BSc in Psychology, both from Western Illinois University. She has worked in a variety of settings, including counseling in a rape-trauma crisis center, substance use counseling, and forensic interviewing.
Harley has numerous trainings and certifications under her belt which include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), sexual assault and domestic violence crisis intervention, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She works collaboratively with clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, in creating a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where they feel respected, understood, and empowered to take the lead in their healing journey.
Outside of counseling, Harley enjoys spending time with her two children and fiancé. When she is not with her family, she may spend her time reading fantasy books, going on hikes and getting lost in the woods, playing video games, or adventuring in her own D&D campaigns. Harley strongly believes balance is an essential part of wellness and that every individual has the potential to live a full and meaningful life. She honors the unique story each person carries and feels grateful to be a safe place where those stories can be shared.
Vicki Swedlund
Administrative Assistant
Vicki graduated from Galesburg Sr. High School and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Carl Sandbrg Junior College and Midstate College.She began working at Knox College in 2002. Both of her brothers graduated from Knox in 1979 and 1990 as well as her grandmother in 1929. She grew up on South Street just down the street from the College and has attended many college events over the years.
Vicki especially enjoys the fall term when the new students arrive. She enjoys going for walks and attending sporting events. She loves all types of music and dancing.