Meet the Staff

Kristin Beckstrom Radcliffe, MSW, LCSW
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Wellness Center Director

Phone: 630-844-5423
Email: kbeckstromradcliffe@aurora.edu

Greetings from the Wellness Center! I am eager and excited to get started in this new change of pace after coming from many years in varied social work positions. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Wittenberg University and my Master’s of Social Work from Western Michigan University. While much of my background is as a clinician, I am committed to the whole person, meeting student physical and emotional needs and creating a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for any of those who seek to have a better, fuller understanding and acceptance of themselves.

Many years of private practice for this age demographic have led to me being passionate about supporting students through life’s challenges, including, but not limited to overall life stress, transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am deeply committed to working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals and have a vested interest in providing health and counseling care that is inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive.

I seek to promote collaboration both within the Aurora University community and with community partners as well, for both our medical and counseling services. I currently serve on the NASWIL-DEIAB Policy Committee, am an active NASW member, and serve on both the TransUpFront Illinois Policy Committee and the Stand with Trans board.

Tasha Simmons, LCSW

Staff Counselor

Phone: 630-844-7558
Email: tashasimmons@aurora.edu

I approach counseling with a compassionate and empathetic heart, striving to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where individuals can speak their truth and begin their healing journey. I believe that therapy should honor each person’s unique story, and I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, strength, and self-understanding.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and hold additional certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sexual Trauma, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My clinical interests include complex trauma, women’s mental health, and supporting individuals from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. I am deeply committed to culturally responsive, identity-affirming care that respects and uplifts each person’s lived experience.

Crystal Phan, LSW

Staff Counselor

Phone: 630-844-3689
Email: cphan@aurora.edu

I’m a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from DePaul University and a master’s in Social Work from Lewis University. I’m certified in Complex Trauma, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I’m passionate about supporting students through life’s challenges. My areas of focus include anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. I have a deep commitment to working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students and strive to provide care that is inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive.

My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I work to create a safe and welcoming space where students feel comfortable, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences and make meaningful change. I also believe in the power of humor to build connections and ease tension, and I use it thoughtfully to help students feel more at ease in the therapeutic process. Above all, I aim to meet students where they are and walk alongside them with compassion and respect.