CADA Wellness Specialist

Corinne Lipkin is a second year MSW intern specializing in mental health. She will be serving as the CADA Wellness Specialist for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is passionate about supporting students as they navigate the challenges, transitions, and opportunities that come with college life. In her role, Corinne provides solution-focused counseling, case management, wellness programming, and referrals to additional resources when needed.

Corinne earned her BA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has experience in case management and community-based support services, where she worked alongside individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds. This work deepened her appreciation for inclusive, person-centered care and the importance of creating spaces where people feel respected, understood, and empowered.

She is especially interested in creating supportive, affirming spaces where students feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to navigate challenges in ways that align with their goals and values. Corinne is committed to meeting students where they are and approaches her work with openness, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental perspective. She values diversity in all its forms and strives to provide inclusive care that honors each student’s unique experiences, identities, strengths, and goals.

Corinne recognizes the importance of belonging and representation in campus spaces and is passionate about fostering environments where students from all backgrounds—including students of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ students, neurodivergent students, and other historically marginalized communities—feel welcomed, affirmed, and supported.

Outside of school and work, Corinne enjoys spending time with her cat Freddy, reading, watching movies, and exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods and restaurants.

• Short term, solution-focused counseling
• Help with various kinds of challenges – as students or in general
  • • Life transitions & uncertainty
    • Relationships
    • Academic stress
    • Time management
• Help getting connected with on- or off-campus resources (which may include other mental health resources, housing or food insecurity, etc.)
• In general, students might come to seek help navigating any challenges outside of the purview of academic advising and classroom management