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.
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.
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
Professional Interests: Dr. Krasnow’s professional interests include depression, anxiety, suicide prevention and mental health promotion, health psychology and organizational consultation.
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 Interests: Dr. Wasserbauer’s professional interests include treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, interpersonal concerns, eating disorder assessment and referrals, self-esteem development, trauma informed therapy, multicultural competence, and clinical supervision.
Professional Membership: IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals)
Personal Interests: Dr. Wasserbauer’s personal interests include traveling, hiking, singing, trying new recipes, puzzling and spending time with friends and family.
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 Interests: Carrie Monica’s professional interests include school and community-based behavioral health services, public education and special education in K-12 institutions, suicide prevention, grant management, capacity building, child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, staff and leadership development.
Professional Membership: National Association of Social Workers
Personal Interests: Carrie’s personal interests include tennis, beach vacations, and time with family and friends.
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 Interests: Erin Trujillo’s interests include design thinking and change management, community and leadership development, suicide prevention, managing grief, adjustment and change, student athlete mental health, and Latinx populations.
Professional Membership:
Association for University and College Center Counseling Directors
ASU Chicano Latino Faculty and Staff Association
Personal Interests: Erin’s interests include travelling the world with the smallest bag of luggage possible, being outdoors (active and not), watching the World Cup, and local food scenes.
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 Interests: Dr. Kershner’s professional interests include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, personality disorders, adjustment issues, family of origin issues, and training.
Professional Membership:
American Psychological Association
Personal Interests: Dr. Kershner’s personal interests include sports.
Kimberly Montag Caouette
Psychologist, Clinical Lead at West
Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Psychologist, Clinical Lead at West
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Washington State University
Professional Interests: Dr. Caouette’s professional interests include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship problems, grief and loss issues, transition, self-esteem and identity development, women’s issues and clinical supervision.
Personal Interests: Dr. Caouette’s personal interests include spending time with family and friends, music, reading, movies, taking long walks and watching sports.
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 Interests: Dr. Miramontes professional interests include training, supervision from a developmental model, development of trainees, cognitive-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, mood disorders, cultural humility, first generation and undocumented college students, and acculturation concerns.
Professional Membership:
National Latinx Psychological Association, Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies
Personal Interests: Dr. Miramontes’ personal interests include yoga, traveling, spending time with family and friends and trying new foods.
Yonsu Yi
Clinical Lead, 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 Interests: Trauma resolution, early childhood adverse experiences, life transition, anxiety and depression, mood disorder, interpersonal and, family relationship, academic success, stress management, international students and ethnic minority students
Professional Membership:
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapist
Personal Interests: Yonsu’s personal interests include scrapbook making, traveling, restaurant hunting, spending time with family, music, cooking and trying new recipes.
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 Interests: Rachel Bahadar’s professional interests include LGBTQIA population, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress and complex trauma, student athlete development, sexual violence, identity development, anxiety and mood disorder, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and supervision and training.
Professional Membership: Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS)
Personal Interests:Rachel’s personal interests include spending time with family and friends, traveling, being outdoors, meditation, fitness, music, attending live events, and trying new experiences.
Sandy Pesqueira
Office Supervisor
Position: Office Supervisor
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English and Spanish
Professional Interests: Sandy Pesqueira’s professional interests include customer services and office management.
Personal Interests: Sandy’s personal interests include traveling, sports and camping.
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 Interests: Adisa’s professional interests include identity
concerns, international students, sport psychology, trauma, diversity and
multicultural issues, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
Professional Membership: American Psychological Society, Association for
Applied Sport Psychology, International Society of Sport Psychology
Personal Interests: Adisa’s personal interests include traveling, outdoor
activities, exercising, photography, reading, spending time with her animals
and loved ones.
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
Professional Interests: Dolores Becarra’s professional interests include Autism Spectrum Disorders, families and military populations.
Personal Interests: Dolores’ personal interests include running, traveling, spending time with family and friends and finding unique restaurants with amazing food.
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
Professional Interests: Population focused health equity, adverse childhood experiences, help seeking barriers, dissemination and implementation science, data visualizations.
Personal Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, trying new foods, and DIY projects like making perfumes, clothes, pottery.
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 Interests: Roxanna Francies’ professional interests include Somatic Trauma Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Professional Membership: National Certified Counselor
Personal Interests: Roxanna’s personal interests include yoga, hiking, poetry, cats, and going to concerts.
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
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 Interests: Dr. Wasserbauer’s professional interests include treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, interpersonal concerns, eating disorder assessment and referrals, self-esteem development, trauma informed therapy, multicultural competence, and clinical supervision.
Professional Membership: IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals)
Personal Interests: Dr. Wasserbauer’s personal interests include traveling, hiking, singing, trying new recipes, puzzling and spending time with friends and family.
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 Interests: Adisa’s professional interests include identity
concerns, international students, sport psychology, trauma, diversity and
multicultural issues, mood disorders and anxiety disorders.
Professional Membership: American Psychological Society, Association for
Applied Sport Psychology, International Society of Sport Psychology
Personal Interests: Adisa’s personal interests include traveling, outdoor
activities, exercising, photography, reading, spending time with her animals
and loved ones.
Kimberly Montag Caouette
Clinical Lead, West
Licensure: Licensed Psychologist
Position: Clinical Lead, West
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Washington State University
Professional Interests: Dr. Caouette’s professional interests include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship problems, grief and loss issues, transition, self-esteem and identity development, women’s issues and clinical supervision.
Professional Memberships:
Personal Interests: Dr. Caouette’s personal interests include spending time with family and friends, music, reading, movies, taking long walks and watching sports.
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 Interests: Trauma resolution, early childhood adverse experiences, life transition, anxiety and depression, mood disorder, interpersonal and, family relationship, academic success, stress management, international students and ethnic minority students
Professional Membership:
Arizona Marriage and Family Therapist
Personal Interests: Yonsu’s personal interests include scrapbook making, traveling, restaurant hunting, spending time with family, music, cooking and trying new recipes.
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 Interests: Rhonda Pruitt’s professional interests include supporting students to capitalize on their strengths and reframe their challenges; finish that PhD, make friends in college, further explore your academics/career, let go of fears and embrace the next step. Attention Deficit tools; time management, goal setting and planning, more motivation and less procrastination. Facilitating support circles and therapy groups. Justice and carceral reform.
Professional Membership: National Association of Forensic Counselors
Personal Interests: Rhonda’s personal interests include traveling anywhere near or far, exploring ancient and present-day cultures and people, including myself, trying unfamiliar food, puzzles, a good laugh and the company of family and friends.
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 Interests: Chelsea Cambron’s professional interests include trauma-informed care, relational distress, the Family Life Cycle, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, LGBTQIA+ populations, life transitions, young adulthood, stress management, emotional regulation, mindfulness, eating disorders.
Professional Membership: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Personal Interests: Chelsea’s personal interests include food, cooking, baking, hiking, nature, music, coffee, animals, and environmental welfare.
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
Professional Interests: Matthew Brace’s professional interests include relational distress, adjustment issues, family of origin issues, grief and loss, trauma informed care and identifying purpose and meaning.
Personal Interests: Matthew’s personal interests include spending time outdoors, exercise and staying active, learning new things, traveling, landscape and woodworking projects.
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
Professional Interests: Alejandra’s professional interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, grief and loss, interpersonal relationships, LGBTQIA+, acculturation challenges, multicultural and first generation challenges, young adulthood, emotional regulation, and disordered eating.
Personal Interests: Alejandra’s personal interest include reading fiction, traveling, coffee, trying new restaurants, plants, movies & TV shows, watching anime, and listening to music.
Krystal Galvan
Clinician
Position: Clinician
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 Interests: Dr. Galvan’s professional interests include,
working with non-traditional students, first generation students,
international students. In addition, she is passionate about working with
students struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, transitions,
relationships, interpersonal concerns, and ADHD.
Professional Membership: American Psychological Association (APA)
Personal Interests: Dr. Galvan’s personal interests include spending time
with her 2 dogs, spending time with friends and family, reading, watching
reality tv, scuba diving, and spending as much time outdoors.
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
Professional Interests: Roumen Bezergianov’s professional interests include cultural adjustment, anxiety, mood disorders, suicide prevention, stress and wellness, men's issues.
Personal Interests: Roumen’s personal interests include chess, hiking, swimming and poetry.
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
Professional Interests: Sonia Sharma’s professional interests include first generation students, Indian (South Asian) populations, anxiety, trauma and stress related disorders, self-esteem and self-worth building.
Personal Interests: Sonia’s personal interests include hiking, reading, watching friends, listening to music.
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
Professional Interests: Kimberly’s professional interests include general and special education, prevention, mindfulness, emotional regulation, collaboration, consultation, mentoring and supervision, strength-based solution-focused brief therapies, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ASD, and ADHD.
Personal Interests: Kimberly’s personal interests include spending time with family and friends, traveling, sharing meals, laughing, reading, spending time outdoors and taking long walks to reset and recharge.
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
Professional Interests: Angela's professional interests include anxiety,
depression, self-esteem, stress management, grief and loss, interpersonal
concerns, international students, trauma-informed therapy, play therapy, art
therapy, and sandtray therapy.
Personal Interests: Angela's personal interests include cats, food, nature,
music, movies, and books
Camille Stinson
Counselor
Licensure: Licensed Associate Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
Education (degree, school): Master of Science in Counseling
Professional Interests: Camille Stinson’s professional interests include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-worth building, stress management, interpersonal concerns, mindfulness and multicultural issues.
Personal Interests: Camille Stinson’s personal interests include all things creative. She enjoys painting, drawing, art journaling, crocheting, and cooking. She also loves spending time with family and friends and her dog.
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
Professional Interests: Joyce’s professional interests include identity development, interpersonal relationships, acculturation concerns, international student populations, anxiety, and stress management
Personal Interests: Joyce’s personal interests include painting, photography, music, cats, nature, and movies
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
Professional Interests: Exel’s professional interests include family of origin issues, building healthy self-esteem, relational distress, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, adjustment issues, substance abuse and trauma.
Personal Interests: Exel’s interests include spending time with loved ones, traveling, plants, fitness and cooking.
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
Professional Interests: Anthony’s professional interests include anxiety, depression, relational issues, self-esteem building, and trauma.
Personal Interests: Anthony’s personal interests include exercising and being a father.
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
Professional Interests: Kathy’s professional interests include trauma processing, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles/communication, ADHD, parenting, and educational needs. Kathy loves to help clients learn to treat themselves with compassion rather than criticism.
Personal Interests: Kathy’s interests include scrapbooking, jewelry making, journaling, walking labyrinths/meditation, visiting water filled locations, and spending time with friends and family.
Matt Miescke
Counselor
Licensure:Licensed Professional Counselor
Position: Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him
Languages: English
Education (degree, school):
Master of Counseling, Arizona State University
Professional Interests: Matt Miescke’s professional interests include anxiety, depression, first-generation populations, grief and loss, identity development, first responder trauma, sports psychology and stress.
Personal Interests: Matt’s personal interests include hiking, kayaking, triathlon (swimming/biking/running), watching collegiate and pro sports and domestic and foriegn travel.
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
Professional Interests: Brian Blocker’s professional interests include Art Therapy, trauma recovery, substance abuse, anxiety and depressive disorders, and harm reduction and prevention.
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 Interests: Dr. Huerta’s professional interests include, working with ethnic minorities with a focus on Latino Population, relationship problems, domestic violence, underserved populations, trauma recovery, interpersonal concerns, grief and loss, mood disorders, substance abuse, and acculturation concerns.
Professional Membership:
Arizona Psychological Association (APA)
National Latino Psychological Association (NLPA)
The Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association (CLFSA)
Personal Interests: Dr. Huerta’s personal interests include playing sports, watching NBA and NFL games, relaxing at the beach or in rainy places with plenty of pine trees, studio recording, traveling, DIY projects, and of course, spending time with family and friends.
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.
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
Professional Interests: Marc Strickland's professional interests include performance enhancement of athletes, anxiety disorders, trauma in athletes.
Personal Interests: Marc's personal interests include cycling, boating/water sports, golf, and cooking.
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
Professional Interests: Halle’s professional interests include athlete mental health, sport and mental performance, women’s health and issues, relationship issues, interpersonal patterns and attachments, grief and loss, identity development, mood disorders and trauma-informed care.
Personal Interests: Halle’s personal interests include watching sports and playing in recreational sports leagues, fitness and finding new ways to be active, cooking, caring for her plants, painting, and spending time with her family, friends and cat.
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)
Professional Interests: Raegan's professional interests include advocacy, identity, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, perfectionism, performance in athletes, retirement & transitions in athletes, & stress management.
Personal Interests: Raegan's personal interests include plants and a good book & a cup of tea. She is an avid yogi & loves finding new ways to move her body. Food is the way to her heart & she is always trying new dishes.
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
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 Interests: Roxanna Francies’ professional interests include Somatic Trauma Therapy, Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Professional Membership: National Certified Counselor
Personal Interests: Roxanna’s personal interests include yoga, hiking, poetry, cats, and going to concerts.
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
Professional Interests: Dolores Becerra’s professional interests include Autism Spectrum Disorders, families and military populations.
Personal Interests: Dolores’ personal interests include running, traveling, spending time with family and friends and finding unique restaurants with amazing food.
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 Interests: Andrea's professional interests are crime victim
advocacy podcasts.
Professional Membership: NOVA National Organization for Victim Assistance
Personal Interests: Andrea's personal interests include engaging in wellness
activities, yoga, hiking, cooking, creating music playlists, and blogging
about personal growth and wellness.
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
Professional Interests: Danelle's professional interests include:
Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples' Health/Wellbeing, culture and health, global
and public health.
Personal Interests: Danelle's personal interests include: spending time with
family and friends, traveling, baking, reading, sci-fi/fantasy movies, Star
Wars, Disney, and going on new adventures.
Outreach and Consultation
We build scalable resources, training and communities to support mental health across ASU’s student population.
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 Interests: Carrie Monica’s professional interests include school and community-based behavioral health services, public education and special education in K-12 institutions, suicide prevention, grant management, capacity building, child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, staff and leadership development.
Professional Membership: National Association of Social Workers
Personal Interests: Carrie’s personal interests include tennis, beach vacations, and time with family and friends.
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.
Professional Interests: Dr. Coleman's professional interests include all things related to mental health, public health, health and wellness, overall quality of life, and a lifetime of compassionate service to all with a smile.
Personal Interests: Dr. Coleman's interests include laughing, traveling, volunteering, sitting under outstanding leadership, learning new things, watching sports, her sorority, church, fine dining, and, most of all, spending family time with her loved ones and pets.
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.
Professional Interests: Austin’s professional interest include interpersonal issues, anxiety, men’s issues, performance psychology, addiction, sport psychology, the mind-body connection, Autism Spectrum, and development & growth.
Personal Interests: Austin’s personal interests include family, music, the outdoors, art, learning and training.
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
Professional Interests: Promoting wellbeing, teaching and supporting students, staff and faculty. Areas of interest include, depression, anxiety, traumatic event response, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. I want to create a safe environment where students and staff of all backgrounds feel, respected, heard and valued.
Personal Interests: Spending time with family, traveling, exploring the outdoors, traveling and visiting historical places.
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
Professional Interests: Zachary Cunningham’s professional interest include managing distress, crisis intervention, multisystemic therapy, family therapy and postvention. Zachary utilizes a variety of modalities including Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Personal Interests: Zachary’s Personal interests include spending time with friends and family, sports, swimming, traveling, and board games.
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
Professional Interests: Individual Counseling, Crisis and Critical Incident Stress Management, Community Outreach, Training and Education
Personal Interests: I take pride in being a devoted husband and father to six wonderful children. My life revolves around the core values of family and my spiritual connection with God. Delving into the beauty of the great outdoors, engaging in sports, participating in thoughtful political discussions, and actively contributing to the betterment of humanity by working to promote human flourishing all bring me a sense of profound joy and fulfillment.
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.
Professional Interests: Maddie's professional interests include working in diverse and inclusive environments, mental health awareness, mentoring students to become our future leaders, program development, fostering and building lifelong connections, and leadership and professional development.
Personal Interests: Maddie's personal interests include dancing, music, reading, baking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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.
Professional Memberships:
Professional Interests: Nicole’s professional interests include non-immigrant rights and advocacy, working with international students, providing for psychosocial needs in the community to divert service utilization from acute medical settings, child passenger safety, psychiatric diagnoses and diagnostic criteria, and medication management of mental health disorders.
Personal Interests: Nicole’s personal interests include travel, enjoying good food, watching foreign movies, cars, taking classes and/or learning new things, chatting with friends, and spending time with her adult children.
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
Professional Interests: Brenna’s professional interests include dialectical behavior therapy, facilitating group therapy, crisis management, and mental health criminal justice settings.
Personal Interests: Brenna’s personal interests include swimming, reading, playing cards, spending time with family and loved ones.
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
Office Supervisor
Position: Office Supervisor
Pronouns:
Languages: English, Spanish
Professional Interests: Sandy Pesqueira’s professional interests include customer service and office management.
Personal Interests: Sandy’s personal interests include traveling, sports and camping.
Jessyca Manjarrez
Administrative Associate
Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: Spanish and English
Professional Interests: Jessyca Manjarrez’s professional interests include enthusiasm and genuine interest in making a difference on student’s experience in Counseling Services.
Personal Interests: Jessyca’s personal interests include traveling, trying out new restaurants and hanging out with her family.
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
Professional Interests: Valerie Foster-Yazzie’s professional interests include working with a diverse population at the university level and working with the Training Committee at Counseling Services. I also work with ASU Health Services as their Education Coordinator.
Personal Interests: Valerie’s personal interests include traveling, visiting family on the east coast, reading, going to the movies, listening to music, attending concerts, spending time at the beach and spending time with my family.
Brittany Goodson
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative Assistant
Languages: English
Professional Interests: Brittany Goodson's professional interest include customer service, working with students at the University level, and ensuring students are met with compassion and care when they walk through the doors.
Personal Interests: Brittany personal interest include spending time with family, reading, and finding new places to explore with friends.
Celia Allen
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages: English
Professional Interests: A dedication in providing quality service and ensuring a positive experience to all of our students and staff.
Kiana Bautista
Administrative Assistant
Position: Administrative Assistant
Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English
Professional Interests: Passionate about creating positive change, I’m dedicated to empowering my community and contributing to initiatives that make a lasting impact. I find great fulfillment in organizing and supporting efforts that drive growth and progress.
Personal Interests: When I’m not working, you’ll find me exploring new destinations and cultures through travel, serving my church, or enjoying quality time with my family. These moments recharge me and keep me inspired to give my best in all areas of life.
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
Professional Interests: My professional interests include ensuring that both student and staff needs are met to the best of my ability, working to create a comfortable space for students to receive services, and improving office efficiency to help support this organization’s goal.
Personal Interests: In my personal time, I enjoy creating art in all forms, learning new things, hiking, baking, spending time with my loved ones, traveling, and music.
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.
Allison Blake
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Blake Song
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Isabel Lopez
Doctoral Psychology Intern
Rhyan Arshwin Arunasalam
Practicum Clinician
Czar Buenviaje
Practicum Clinician
Aubrey Tuttle
Practicum Clinician