Alli Gatta MacNamara, MS, NCC, LPC
Adjunct Instructor
Alli Gatta MacNamara, MS, NCC, LPC specializes in higher education counseling and autism support services. Her prior work experience includes working in university counseling centers, university disability services, and most currently supporting students on the autism spectrum at Saint Joseph’s University.
Alli graduated from West Chester University in 2016 with a BA in Psychology and in 2018 with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Alli interned at Rosemont College in the counseling center during the 2017-2018 academic year. After graduating, Alli moved to Farmville, VA to work at Longwood University, and returned to the area in 2019 to take a position at Sant Joseph’s University’s Kinney Center for Autism.
Contact Info
Education:
- MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- BA, Psychology: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Professional Licensure:
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC): 2018 – present
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): 2020- present
Conference Presentations:
- Gatta, A. (2022, March). NuerodiversityU - Creating Inclusion for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pre-Conference Workshop: American College Personnel Association Conference, St. Louis, MS.
- Gatta, A & Leigh, S. (2019, February). Identifying and Addressing the Unique Needs of Community College Students Transferring to 4-year Institutions. Educational Session: American College Counseling Association Conference. San Diego, CA.
- Alessandria, K., Gatta, A., Staas, A. (2018, February). Counseling International and DACA Students in Today’s Political Climate. Educational Session: American College Counseling Association Conference. Charlotte, NC.
- Neale-McFall, C., Gatta, A., (2018, April). The Importance of Self-Care and Support Groups for at Risk Mothers in a Community Setting. Poster Presentation: American Counseling Association Conference. Atlanta, GA.
- Gatta, A., Staas, A., Szwaan, S., Tadros, J., Alessandria, K., (2018, April). Culture Shock: The Impact of a Study Abroad Immersion Experience on Counselor Trainee’s Worldviews and Cultural Competence. Educational Session: Chi Sigma Iota Statewide Conference. West Chester, PA.