Culture, Learning & Engagement

Christopher Ochs graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts (1995) in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education (1996) with a focus on Community Counseling. Mr. Ochs is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Mr. Ochs joined the University of Illinois in June 2008 as a Clinical Counselor/Substance Abuse Specialist within Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. He was selected as Director of Faculty/ Staff Assistance Services in June 2022. He has provided counseling services to individuals and families for over 20 years in the Champaign/Urbana community, including managing a private practice since 2005. Mr. Ochs provides services to address personal and work-related issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, job performance, and substance abuse. He often works with new employees and faculty to aid in the transition to the University and enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and couples.

Mr. Ochs is married and has two adult children. He enjoys spending time outdoors and with family.

Joshua Hagerstrom graduated from the University of Illinois (2006) with a Bachelor of Arts, and Lincoln Christian University (2011) with a Master of Arts in Counseling. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Josh joined the University of Illinois in January 2022 as a Clinical Counselor within Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. He has been licensed and practicing as a clinician for over 10 years. He started his career in foster care counseling at CYFS and transitioned to Employee Assistance Program counseling at Carle before coming to Illinois. As a Clinical Counselor, he has worked with clients to address a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, wellness, relationships, parenting, communication, and stress. Josh utilizes a variety of therapeutic styles, such as cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and relational, to walk alongside people as they navigate life. He is certified in Prepare/Enrich and utilizes some of the Gottman principles when working with couples. He is also certified in EQ-i and utilizes it for emotional intelligence coaching.

Josh is married with three young children, and loves being a dad. He enjoys time at home with his family, disc golf, kayaking, hiking, woodworking, and watching sports.

Marcy Kujawski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Marcy’s vast professional experience spans a range of clinical and administrative roles that have included counseling, crisis intervention, supervision, and program management. In addition to work in outpatient, residential, and inpatient mental health settings, Marcy also served on an in-home hospice team, providing end of life care to individuals and families.

As a generalist counselor, Marcy enjoys working with diverse clientele to mitigate stress, find solutions, and promote quality of life through connection, awareness, and empowerment. She is passionate about removing barriers and stigma that undermine mental health and help-seeking, recognizing the importance of access to thoughtful care. She utilizes her skill and experience to support others in constructively navigating and managing life challenges. Her strengths-based, person-centered focus is compatible with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, serious psychiatric illness, interpersonal difficulty, grief, and life crises.

Marcy’s style is authentic and collaborative. She utilizes relational, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based approaches in her therapeutic work. She is a certified facilitator of Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS), a research-validated curriculum used to enhance partner relational skills.

Marcy is married and has two grown children. Aside from time with family, her pastimes include reading, traveling, hiking, cooking, meditation, and jigsaw puzzles.

Sara Maxwell graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (2009) and from the University of Illinois-Springfield with a Master of Public Health (2016). Sara is also a National Wellness Institute Certified Resiliency Facilitator and Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) and has attained other health and wellness certifications including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS- NSCA) and Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA- CPT).

Sara joined the University of Illinois in September 2024 as an Assistant Director in Well-Being for Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services supporting the alignment and success of Faculty and Staff wellness programs by embedding health into all aspects of campus culture.

Sara has over 18 years of experience working in the field of wellness, cultivating a diverse skillset spanning a variety of roles and environments. Her special interests include healthy relationships and living authentically which is woven into her efforts while working with individuals and organizations to create and promote inclusive, holistic wellness practices—empowering people to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Sara is married and has three young children. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, lifting weights, and watching her plants grow!

Morris Mosley is a licensed clinical social worker who graduated from Quincy University (1977) with a Bachelor of Arts, and the University of Illinois (1987) with his Masters of Social Work.

Mr. Mosley has extensive experience as a behavioral health therapist in both residential and outpatient programs. Mr. Mosley served as Clinical Director for Cunningham Children’s Home for over 14 years, and in the field of addictions and recovery in a variety of community treatment programs. Mr. Mosley has also served as training consultant for the Urbana Police Department, The City of Urbana Human Rights Commission, and as a contractual counselor for Champaign County Mental Health Center. Mr. Mosley was hired in 2011, as a clinical counselor-work group specialist for Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. In addition to working with individuals and groups, Mr. Mosley has extensive experience in program development and public speaking.

Heather Sears is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelors and Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a focus in Mental Health. Her professional experience includes a range of clinical roles and settings, including inpatient mental health, inpatient medical discharge planning, complex case management, non-profit social services, and outpatient mental health.

Heather’s clinical interests include working with individuals experiencing a variety of emotional and relationship challenges, including mood disorders, self-esteem concerns, life transitions and identity development, stress management and burnout, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ identity and experiences, and family of origin dynamics.

Heather provides therapy services to adults of all ages with a culturally aware lens. She recognizes that various factors impact clients’ experience in the therapeutic process—including culture, gender, socioeconomic class, ability, race/ethnicity, etc.—and strives to meet the unique needs of each client. Heather views the therapeutic process as collaborative with her clients. She utilizes a strengths-based, person-centered approach that incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. She works to blend compassion, knowledge, and humor in session to support her clients.

In her free time, Heather enjoys traveling, cooking, yoga, being in nature, reading, and finding new music.

Yasmin Ofiana is the Program Assistant for Well-Being Services and has been with the University since 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Philippines Women’s University and has also attended Algonquin College in Canada.

Ms. Ofiana has an experienced background working in both client services and human resource functions. As program assistant, Yasmin enjoys being a part of someone’s vision and the challenge of finding resources and fitting the pieces together to help it come to fruition. She is planning to further her skills by learning more about program management through certification courses.

In her spare time, Yasmin loves to spend time with her family. She enjoys discovering new music, art journaling and is a self-professed stationery nerd.