About OHP

Assistant Dean Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness

Dr. Adam Charmayne Adams, PhD, NCC, LIMHP (NE)

A Woman Smiling

Dr. Charmayne Adams (she/her/hers) holds a BA in Psychology from Spalding University, an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on trauma theory and practice from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Her expertise lies in the stress continuum, trauma-informed healthcare models, identity development for historically marginalized populations (BIPOC and LGBTQIA+), and emotion-focused therapy for individuals and couples. Dr. Adams is drawn to Gonzaga University for its caring faculty and staff, as well as its commitment to holistic health.