Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., is a psychologist who has extensive experience working with clergy and religious, including integrated psychological and spiritual treatment, multicultural candidate assessments and initial and ongoing formation. He previously served as spiritual director and prefect of studies at Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary and held several positions at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, both in Denver. He also was director of counseling services for the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Fr. Songy served on the Provincial Council for the Capuchin Province of Mid-America and was formation director and safe environment coordinator. He holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Denver, a doctorate in sacred theology from the Teresianum in Rome and a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola College.

Marianne Durgavich, RN, came to Saint Luke Institute with nursing management experience in several psychiatric settings, most recently at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Marianne was the client care coordinator and safety and risk manager prior to her present position. She is accredited as a psychiatric-mental health nurse and nurse executive by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center.

Emily Ray, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and Virginia. She earned her doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, Maryland. Dr. Ray worked as an outpatient therapist in the Caritas Counseling Center, as well as a therapist in the residential program at Saint Luke Institute, prior to being appointed associate director of clinical services. She has taught graduate courses in psychological assessment and has a particular interest in personality assessment. Dr. Ray also holds a master’s degree in dance-movement therapy from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Joseph P. Collins, D.O., has been the director of medical services at Saint Luke Institute since 2004. He is a board-certified psychiatrist who received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his psychiatry residency training at the Georgetown University Medical Center. He is currently an assistant clinical professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. His professional interests include depression, bipolar disorder and psychopharmacology.

Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and an assistant clinical professor of clinical psychology at The George Washington University Professional Psychology Program. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Chestnut Hill College, a pre-doctoral internship at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology at Boston Medical Center and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at The George Washington University Professional Psychology Program. Dr. Taylor-Dietz served on the residential staff of Saint Luke Institute before being appointed director of Caritas Counseling Center, Saint Luke’s outpatient program. She has a psychodynamic and family systems background and has experience working in community mental health and multidisciplinary settings, domestically and abroad.

Michelle Short has held the position of Admissions and Client Services Coordinator for Saint Luke Institute for over 20 years. She brings expert knowledge in the fields of human resources, quality improvement and administration. In her roles, she has worked externally with bishops, superiors and vicars and internally with management and executive leadership.