Talley Family Counseling Center Staff

Tate Allen

Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Intern

Hi! My name is Tate Allen, and I am a graduate student in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program at Western Kentucky University. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences with a focus in Social Psychology from Western Kentucky University. As an intern at the Talley Family Counseling Center, my goal is to leave this experience with the confidence to “simply sit” with anyone and everyone in the therapeutic process.

In my work as a counselor, I draw from person-centered, existential, and trauma-informed theories, and I strive to practice with cultural humility and awareness of the unique needs of multicultural and LGBTQ+ clients. The Talley Family Counseling Center is a great way to align with these goals and provide free and accessible service to our diverse community.

Jordan Daugherty

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hello! My name is Jordan Daugherty, and I am a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Western Kentucky University. My prior experience includes working with cognitive reframing, spiritual support, youth, and women struggling with anxiety. I’m passionate about working with moms in all stages of life and helping navigate the unique challenges that come with pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and loss.

I like to look at the unique needs of each person in the therapeutic relationship and create a personalized approach that is best for them. My interventions are influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, and Person-Centered theories and viewing each person through a holistic lens. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, enjoying a sweet treat, watching movies, and listening to podcasts or audio books.

Taliah Guthrie

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hello guys! My name is Taliah Guthrie, and I am a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health program here at the Hill. I received my undergraduate degree here as well, where I majored in psychology and criminology. I am passionate about providing a collaborative space where individuals can grow and feel comfortable with being open.

I use a variety of interventions tailored to the needs and goals of my clients. My approach integrates cognitive behavioral, sociocultural, and attachment-based perspectives to support growth and healing. Outside of the center, you can usually find me reading, bursting into song, or working in my GA role within the Student Activities Department.

Alison Langdon

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hi there! My name is Alison Langdon and I am a graduate student in the Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program at WKU, preparing to transition from a faculty position in the English department to focus on the deeper, more personal work of healing. My background in student-centered teaching has given me a deep appreciation for the difference between transferring knowledge and creating the conditions for someone to discover their own. This translates into the therapeutic alliance, where my role is not to provide answers but to help clients access the wisdom and resilience they already carry.

Tamia Smith

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Hi! My name is Tamia Smith and I am a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Western Kentucky University. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Southern Indiana in May 2025.

I focus on blending therapeutic approaches grounded in multiculturalism, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused methods to best support my clients, who I view as the expert in their own lives. Outside of counseling, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family, playing video games, listening to music, and playing instruments!