Meet the team

Meet the Team

ASU Counseling Services team design

The ASU Counseling Team is designed as a  multidisciplinary framework for meeting the mental health needs of students. Our design consists of targeted teams: leadership, access to same day services, intensive care, continuing care, training, outreach and support services.

Leadership

As a leadership team, we work together to design a fluid counseling experience for everyone, whether you come to one of our centers, seek out resources, give us a call or set up an appointment.

Aaron

Aaron Krasnow, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Associate Vice President, ASU Health Services & ASU Counseling Services
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Clark University

Amy Lerner Wasserbauer

Amy Lerner Wasserbauer

Assistant Director/Clinical Services

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Assistant Director/Clinical Services
Clinical Lead - Downtown
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Seattle Pacific University
Professional Membership: IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals)
 

Carrie Monica

Carrie Monica

Associate Director/Outreach Director

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Position: Associate Director/Outreach Director
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Social Work, Arizona State University
Professional Membership: National Association of Social Workers

Erin Trujillo

Erin Trujillo
Assistant Vice President/Director

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Director
Pronouns:  She/Her/Hers
Languages: Spanish and English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Counseling (MC), Arizona State University
Master in Business Administration (MBA), Arizona State University 
Professional Membership:
Association for University and College Center Counseling Directors
ASU Chicano Latino Faculty and Staff Association

Kendal Kershner

Kendal Kershner
Psychologist, Practicum Training Lead

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Psychologist, Practicum Training Lead
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, The Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University
Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clemson University
Master in Clinical Psychology, The Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University 
Professional Membership:
American Psychological Association

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Lilia Miramontes

Associate Director/Training Director

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Associate Director/Training Director
Pronouns:she/her/hers
Languages: Spanish and English
Education (degree, school):
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Washington State University
Professional Membership:
National Latinx Psychological Association, Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies

Yonsu Yi

Yonsu Yi

Counselor, Clinical Lead at Polytechnic

Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Position: Clinical Lead, Polytechnic
Pronouns: she/her. hers
Languages: Korean and English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Marriage and Family Therapy, Arizona State University
Professional Membership:
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapist

Rachel

Rachel Bahadar

Associate Director/Clinical Director

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Associate Director/Clinical Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers            
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Bachelors in Sociology, Arizona State University/ Masters of Counseling, University of Phoenix. 
Professional Membership: Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS)

Sandy Pesqueira

Sandy Pesqueira
Office Supervisor

Position: Office Supervisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English and Spanish

Adisa Haznadar

Adisa Haznadar

Assistant Director/Clinical Services

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Assistant Director/Clinical Services
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and English
Education (degree, school):
Doctor of Psychology, Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Thessaly in Greece
and Leipzig University in Germany
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Philosophy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Professional Membership: American Psychological Society, Association for
Applied Sport Psychology, International Society of Sport Psychology

Dolores Becerra

Dolores Becerra
Care Coordinator

Licensure:Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Position: Care Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Social Work, California State University

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Maame Amoa-Asare

Health Analyst Sr

Position: Health Analyst Sr
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): MPH in Epidemiology, Emory University, BA in Psychology, NYU
Professional Memberships: American Public Health Association, ASU African and African American Faculty and Staff Association

Roxanna Francies

Roxanna Francies

Assistant Director/Intensive Care

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Assistant Director/Intensive Care
Pronouns: she/hers
Languages: Spanish, English
Education (degree, school): B.S in Psychology, The University of Arizona; Master of Counseling, Arizona State University
Professional Membership: National Certified Counselor

Clinical Services

We are the first clinicians you meet at ASU Counseling Services.  We help you connect with the right service for your needs. 

Amy Lerner Wasserbauer

Amy Lerner Wasserbauer

Assistant Director/Clinical Services

Licensure:Licensed Psychologist
Position: Assistant Director/Clinical Services
Clinical Lead - Downtown
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Seattle Pacific University
Professional Membership: IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals)

Adisa Haznadar

Adisa Haznadar

Assistant Director/Clinical Services

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Assistant Director/Clinical Services
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers​​​​​​​
Languages: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and English
Education (degree, school):
Doctor of Psychology, Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Thessaly in Greece
and Leipzig University in Germany
Bachelors in Psychology, University of Philosophy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Professional Membership: American Psychological Society, Association for
Applied Sport Psychology, International Society of Sport Psychology

Yonsu Yi

Yonsu Yi

Counselor, Clinical Lead at Polytechnic

Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Position: Counselor, Clinical Lead at Polytechnic
Pronouns: she/her. hers
Languages: Korean and English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Marriage and Family Therapy, Arizona State University
Professional Membership:
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapist

Rhonda Pruitt

Rhonda Pruitt
Counselor Senior

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor
Position: Counselor Senior
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Master in Education Counseling, Northern Arizona University
B.S. in Justice Studies with a minor in Sociology, Arizona State University
Professional Membership: National Association of Forensic Counselors

Chelsea Cambron

Chelsea Cambron
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): BS in Family & Human Development from Barrett, The Honors College at ASU; Masters of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy from ASU.
Professional Membership: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Matthew Brace

Matthew Brace
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
B.S. Communication, Arizona State University
B.S. Family and Human Development, Arizona State University
Master of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy, Arizona State University

Alejandra

Alejandra Ramirez

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English & Spanish
Education (degree, school): BS in Family & Human Development and Masters of Counseling, Arizona State University

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Krystal Galvan
Psychologist

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Psychologist
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Spanish and English
Education (degree, school):
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Professional Membership: American Psychological Association (APA)

Roumen Bezergianov

Roumen Bezergianov
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: Bulgarian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and English
Education (degree, school):
Master of Counseling, Arizona State University

Sonia (Sonam) Sharma

Sonia (Sonam) Sharma
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position:  Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English
Education: Grand Canyon University; Masters in Professional Counseling

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Kimberly Boersma
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Arizona and Illinois
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): MSW, University of Houston, BS in psychology, Arizona State University
Professional Memberships: School Social Work Association of Arizona

Angela Liu

Angela Liu
Counselor

Licensure:  Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English and Mandarin
Education (degree, school):
Master of Counseling, Arizona State University​​​​​​​

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Camille Stinson
Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Associate Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Master of Science in Counseling

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Joyce Chen

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Mandarin and English
Education (degree, school): Master of Counseling, Arizona State University

Exel Navarro

Exel Navarro

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor 
Position: Counselor 
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages: English & Spanish 
Education: B.S. in Psychology, Arizona State University/Masters in Professional Counseling (MS), Grand Canyon University 

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Anthony Castillo

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Associate Counselor 
Position: Counselor 
Pronouns: He/Him 
Languages: English 
Education (degree, school): Master of Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University 

Kathleen Jeffery

Kathleen Jeffery

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor 
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages: English 
Education: Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Ottawa University; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University

Matt Miescke

Matt Miescke
Counselor

Licensure:Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master of Counseling, Arizona State University

Brian Blocker

Brian Blocker
Counselor

Licensure:Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): 
Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Southwestern College
Master in Art Therapy

Genaro Huerta

Genaro Huerta
Psychologist

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Psychologist 
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: Spanish and English
Education (degree, school):
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
Master in Clinical Psychology, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
Master in Counseling Psychology, Capella University
Master in Health Administration, University of Phoenix
Professional Membership: 
Arizona Psychological Association (APA)
National Latino Psychological Association (NLPA)
The Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association (CLFSA)

Lynda

Lynda Seefeldt

Counselor

Licensure: Licensed Associate Counselor 
Position: Counselor 
Pronouns: She/Her 
Languages: English 
Education (degree, school): Master of Counseling, Arizona State University, MS in Exercise Physiology, University of Delaware 
Professional Memberships: American Counseling Association

Clinical and Sport Psychology

We provide counseling and sport psychology services to optimize the wellbeing and performance of Sun Devil Athletics Division 1 student athletes and teams.

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Marc Strickland

Sport Psychologist

Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Sport Psychologist
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): B.S. Psychology College of Charleston; M.S. Exercise and Sport Science University of North Carolina Greensboro; Psy.D. Clinical/Sport Psychology Argosy University Phoenix
Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, Association of Applied Sport Psychology

Hallie Gydesen

Halle Gydesen

Sport Clinician

Position: Sport Clinician
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ. MA in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN. BS in Psychology and Exercise Science from University of Nebraska at Kearney, NE.
Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association, Arizona Psychological Association, Association of Applied Sport Psychology, and Women in Sport and Event
 

Hallie Gydesen

Raegan Moore

Sport Clinician

Licensure: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Position: Sport Clinician
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): BA Psychology Duquesne University, MED Child Psychology Duquesne University, MS Sports Administration Boston College, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Georgia State University
Professional Memberships: National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Alexandra Porcaro

Allison Blake

Clinical Fellow

Position: Clinical Fellow 
Pronouns: she/her
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):  

  • Purdue University: 
    • Bachelor’s of Science (psychology)
  • Ball State University:
    • Master’s of Arts (clinical mental health counseling)
    • Master’s of Science (sport and exercise psychology) 
    • PhD (Counseling psychology)

Professional Memberships: American Psychological Association

Intensive Care 

We help the clinical and medical teams when you need more assessment and care.  We work with hospitals, and when you permit, we help ensure you are connected to helpful resources within the university to help keep your academic goals stable.

Roxanna Francies

Roxanna Francies

Assistant Director/Intensive Care

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Assistant Director/Intensive Care
Pronouns: she/hers
Languages: Spanish, English
Education (degree, school): B.S in Psychology, The University of Arizona; Master of Counseling, Arizona State University
Professional Membership: National Certified Counselor

Dolores Becerra

Dolores Becerra

Care Coordinator

Licensure:Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Position: Care Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Social Work, California State University

Roxanna Francies

Andrea Sierra
Engagement Team Coordinator-Case Manager

Position: Engagement Team Coordinator-Case Manager      
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): BA Psychology, Northern Arizona University
Professional Membership: NOVA National Organization for Victim Assistance​​​​​​​

Danelle Cooper

Danelle Cooper
Engagement Team Coordinator - Case Manager

Position: Engagement Team Coordinator - Case Manager    
Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): PhD Global Health, Arizona State University, MPH
Native Hawaiian & Indigenous Health, University of Hawaii

Outreach and Consultation

We build scalable resources, training and communities to support mental health across ASU’s student population.

Carrie Monica

Carrie Monica

Associate Director/Outreach Director

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Position: Associate Director
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master in Social Work, Arizona State University
Professional Membership: National Association of Social Workers

Truvae Coleman

Truvae Coleman, MPH, D.C.
Program Coordinator Sr.

Licensure: Doctor of Chiropractic
Position: Program Coordinator Sr
Pronouns: (she, her, hers)
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Master of Public Health – Northeastern Illinois University
Doctor of Chiropractic degree - National University of Health Sciences
Professional Memberships: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Far South Chicago Coalition; Illinois Chiropractic Society; National Association of Parliamentarians; Journey Care.

 

Austin Gamble

Austin Gamble
Mental Health Consultant

Licensure: Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC)
Position: Mental Health Consultant
Education (degree, school): M.Ed., Hardin-Simmons University – Counseling and Human Development / B.A., Duke University - Evolutionary Anthropology / B.A., Visual Arts.

Jennifer Grunewald

Jennifer Grunewald
Mental Health Consultant

Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Mental Health Consultant
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Masters of Arts in Counseling, Northern Arizona University BS in Psychology, Arizona State University

Mark Kent

Zachary Cunningham
Crisis & Consultation Specialist

Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Position: Crisis & Consultation Specialist
Pronouns: He/him/his
Languages: English
Education: B.A. Psychology, Trinity International University
Master of Advanced Study in Marriage and Family Therapy, Arizona State University
Professional Memberships: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: AAMFT

Mark Kent

Stephen J. Marshall
Crisis & Consultation Specialist

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Position: Crisis & Consultation Specialist
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Masters in Social Work, Arizona State University, Bachelors of Psychology, University of New Hampshire
Professional Memberships: AZBBHE – Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

Maddie

Maddie Dobyns
Coordinator Senior

Position: Coordinator Senior
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): BS Family Studies and Human Development, University of Arizona
Professional Memberships: Alpha Chi Omega Inc.

Nicole Carlson

Nicole Carlson

Crisis and Consultation Specialist

Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Position: Crisis and Consultation Specialist
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Master of Social Work, Arizona State University; Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University; Master of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University; Post Master’s Certificate/PMHNP, Herzing University.

Brenna Whiffen

Brenna Whiffen

Crisis and Consultation Specialist

Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Position: Crisis and Consultation Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
Education: Master of Social Work, University of West Florida

Support

We are the faces you see and the voices you hear when you enter ASU Counseling
Services. We help make sure you are scheduled and connected to a counselor when you need it.

Sandy Pesqueria

Sandy Pesqueria
Office Supervisor

Position:  Office Supervisor
Pronouns:
Languages: English, Spanish

Jessyca Manjarrez

Jessyca Manjarrez
Administrative Associate

Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Spanish and English

Valerie Foster-Yazzie

Valerie Foster-Yazzie
Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): 
B.S. in Justice Studies, Arizona State University
A.A.S. in Justice Studies, Mesa Community College

Brittany Goodson

Brittany Goodson
Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Languages: English

Celia Allen

Celia Allen
Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English

Kiana Bautista

Kiana Bautista

Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English

Kayla Pearce

Kayla Pearce

Administrative Assistant

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English, American Sign Language (intermediate)
Education: B.A. in Psychology, The University of Arizona
Professional Memberships: ASU African and African American Faculty and Staff Association, ASU LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Association, UA Black Alumni Association

Intern and Practicum

We are masters and doctoral students completing training under the supervision and licensure of the professional clinical team at ASU Counseling Services.  We support all clinical teams, at every location. 

Claire Leight, M.Ed.

Claire Leight, M.Ed.

Doctoral Psychology Intern

Andrea Molino, MA

Andrea Molino, MA

Doctoral Psychology Intern

Maggie O’Brien, M.S.

Maggie O’Brien, M.S.

Doctoral Psychology Intern

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Aubrey Tuttle

Practicum Clinician

Yuvamathi Gandhi

Yuvamathi Gandhi

Practicum Clinician

Joshua Jakubczak

Joshua Jakubczak

Practicum Clinician

Gloria SooYoung Kang

Gloria SooYoung Kang

Practicum Clinician

Tanvir Lehil

Tanvir Lehil 

Practicum Clinician

Zuzanna Panek

Zuzanna Panek

Practicum Clinician

Melody Parsi

Melody Parsi

Practicum Clinician

Tina Tan

Tina Tan

Practicum Clinician

Car Traxler

Car Traxler

Practicum Clinician

Lauren Scherz

Lauren Scherz 

Practicum Clinician

Rosemary Barlow

Rosemary Barlow 

Practicum Clinician