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CAPS is a multiculturally and educationally diverse group of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, family counselors, doctoral interns and peer counselors. We are an experienced staff committed to assisting students and enriching the university community through providing a broad variety of educational programs, psychological consultation and other types of university service.
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| Elizabeth Boyer, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Applied Sport Psychology Program, Psychologist - PSY 22276 |
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How I Work With Students: I specialize in sport psychology, addressing the mental and emotional factors associated with participation and performance in sport. I help athletes handle pressure, play with confidence, and be more focused. I also counsel athletes on adjustment to college, transitioning out of sport, injury recovery, disordered eating patterns, and other personal or academic concerns. Professional Interests: Performance Enhancement, Eating Disorders, Body Image and Body Acceptance, Psychological Benefits of Sport and Exercise, Women’s Topics, Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Approaches, Relational-Cultural Theory, Process-Experiential Therapies, Group Therapy, Understanding Impact of White Privilege. emboyer@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 13 |
| Carlos Canales, Psy.D. |
Psychologist - PSY 22237 |
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How I Work With Students: I am attentive to the complexity of treatment, attuned to the multiple layers of experience that occur when two people interact in psychotherapy. I enjoy making connections with students and, together, exploring what brought them to counseling, how their history informs their symptoms or present situation, and how needs are communicated. Basically, how life is experienced and observed. I also value the encounter created in the present moment by two humans invested in making changes towards health. Professional Interests:Existential issues, diversity and cultural issues, training and mentoring, men’s issues, self-esteem, emotion regulation, spiritual and relational issues. Psycho-dynamic, Gestalt, Family systems, Couples, and group psychotherapy. Language: Spanish drcanales@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 16 |
| Bai-Yin Chen, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Group Counseling Psychologist - PSY 21954 |
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How I Work With Students: I view individuals in the context of their unique life experience and strive to be aware of what my own background brings to my work with students. When I first meet with student, I often invite students to ask questions they have about counseling to begin to deconstruct the myths of counseling. In addition to assess the students’ presenting concerns, needs and other pertinent areas of information during our initial meeting(s), I attend to building a comfortable, safe, and trusting relationship and environment. I value the client-therapist relationship and believe a positive relationship is critical to the success of change. The process of counseling is a journey. While I may have influence on my students as they travel in their journey I encourage and support my students to create, think, feel, explore, experiment, and reflect their experience of the journey. Professional Interests: I work with students with a wide range of presenting concerns including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationships, identity development, adjustment, disordered eating, body image, and sexual assault. I have extensive experience working with college students from diverse backgrounds. I have a strong interest in diversity work and have completed the training as a National Coalition Building Institute trainer. I currently facilitate a Women's Group at CAPS. I enjoy working with students individually as well as providing group conseling. Administratively, I am the Coordinator of CAPS Group Program. In addition to working with students I provide training and supervision for trainees at CAPS. Asian American Psychological Association is a professional home to me. Languages: Taiwanese and Mandarin bychen@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 17 |
| Katie P. Cougevan, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Postdoctoral Training Coordinator of Eating Disorder Program Psychologist - PSY 20085 |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that the ability to overcome obstacles and life issues can occur within a framework of support and positive reframing. I work with students to maximize their life potential and to visualize their lives and chosen paths in a positive direction. In my work I strive to recognize individual difference and frame healing from difficulties within a multicultural context that conveys positive regard and respects life experiences. My style is connecting, warm, understanding and focuses on strength building exercises that encourage growth through reflection and changing patterns that are self-perceived as harmful. I view therapy as a journey that can connect you as a student to reaching your intended destination. Professional Interests: Supervision and training of new professionals. I work from an Interpersonal perspective that is Integrative in my training in psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral work and feminist perspectives- housed within a humanistic framework. Relationship or couples issues, multicultural / privilege dynamics, the LGBT community, body image / self-esteem struggles, anxiety and identity issues. I welcome the opportunity to assist every student I come into contact with in maximizing their own academic and personal potential. kpcougevan@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 21 |
| Diana Davis, Ph.D. |
Associate Director Director of Clinical Services Psychologist - PSY 16892 |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that each of us has the potential in every moment to improve our lives and develop more compassionate, joyful, and authentic relationships. And, I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help in realizing our potential. So, when I meet with you, I try very much to put you at ease, and to listen a lot - to learn about your journey, and the many identities you bring to your path; to sort out what is troubling you and what might be the best way for you to skillfully resolve your concerns; to support you through difficult and painful times; to celebrate your success and positive growth. I also ask a lot of questions, present challenges for you, and work to offer you practical, grounded ways to reduce stress and increase wellness. My most fervent hope is to connect with you with respect, support, challenge, and humor! Professional Interests: Mindfulness based therapy approaches, LGBT issues, multicultural counseling, Solution Focused brief therapy, Positive Psychology, and the integration of eastern wisdom with western psychology. dldavis@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 22 |
| Florie Elmore, Psy.D. |
Coordinator of Testing Psychologist - PSY 21721 |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that stories and beliefs provide lenses through which we see and experience the world. Each “reality” is unique. When one is hindered in their ability to work, play, or love it may be due to conflict within or hunger for more nourishing stories and beliefs. I also believe in love as curative, so therapy is about removing obstacles to intimacy, with yourself and others, which often involves grieving and facing fears. I do simple fun stuff too like helping you expand self-care and coping skills, take responsibility, and articulate goals and dreams. I am tremendously hopeful about our power to change. Professional Interests: I work from an interpersonal perspective informed by psychodynamic theory, solution-focused, narrative, and strength-based approaches. I love expressive and group therapies, existential and relational concerns, and supervising new professionals. In training, I believe that understanding your lenses and cultivating access to insight are paramount. Language: Spanish fdelmore@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 23 |
| Natacha Foo Kune, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of the Multicultural Immersion Program Psychologist - PSY 21087 |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that in a nurturing environment, we can access the wisdom within us to make the courageous changes we need to be healthy. My goal is to provide a place where you feel accepted, where all parts of you are accepted, so you can have room to identify how you want to grow. I will challenge you to learn new skills in that process. Sometimes, you know what needs to change, but emotionally, you do not know how to make it happen. My approach is to look at your emotions together, to help understand what has been holding you back and potential ways to address that. Professional Interests: Multicultural Issues and Intersections of Identity, Diasporic Asian Issues (Including Asian American Pacific Islander Issues), LGBT Issues, Couples, Trauma, International Students, Spirituality, and Interpersonally-Oriented Counseling. Language: French nmfookune@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 24 |
| Joanne F. Fuller, M.S. |
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Management Services Officer |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 25 |
| Roy Grabow, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Case Management Psychologist - PSY 9081 |
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How I Work With Students: Psychotherapy is an opportunity to learn about your self and develop new perspectives and new strategies for coping with problems in school and in relationships. In a supportive atmosphere, I help students clarify goals and obstacles, identify strengths, and generate solutions. Professional Interests: Psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis intervention. rwgrabow@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 24 |
| Kristee L. Haggins, Ph.D. |
Associate Director Director of Training Psychologist - PSY 14905 |
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How I Work With Students: I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental space for you to openly explore personal concerns. I focus on understanding how your thoughts/beliefs and previous history impact your current experiences. My goals are to help increase your self-awareness, to activate your strengths and to identify solutions for dealing with life challenges. I listen with an open mind and a compassionate heart and am supportive, yet may challenge you to think, behave or respond differently and in ways that will enhance your well-being. I appreciate having authentic interactions and value the opportunity to talk about the ways in which our multiple identities and perspectives may interact in the room. Professional Interests: Diversity issues, African American Mental Health, Afrocentric Psychology (Optimal Theory), Social Justice Issues, Spirituality, Training and Supervision. klhaggins@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 26 |
| Dorje M. Jennette, Psy.D. |
Coordinator of Stress and Wellness Clinic Psychologist - PSY 22014 |
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How I Work With Students: I enjoy helping students to develop the wellness skills that will address the challenges they face and enhance the quality of their lives. I respect the goals and cultural identities/values that students bring to our meetings by striving to be culturally sensitive and honoring the goals/values that each student brings. I choose therapeutic techniques that fit best with each person instead of trying to adhere to one approach for everyone. Professional Interests: As a generalist, I enjoy helping students address a wide range of concerns. My breadth in experience has a strong theme of multiculturalism and celebrating diversity. My value of positive psychology involves helping students not only address concerns, but also move into further development of a wholesome wellness. I know how to help students find their own ways to address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns that interfere with the path to wellness. I also help students assess attention difficulties, develop mindfulness skills, and find ways to follow through on goals such as academic success. dmjennette@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 32 |
| Susie L. Kisber, Ph.D. |
Mandatory Continuing Education Program Coordinator Psychologist - PSY 20427 |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that students are experts about themselves & my role is to lend my expertise as a student discusses his or her concerns and figures out what is and isn't working in his or her life. I do this by listening, asking questions, sharing my knowledge of helpful strategies and research that aid students in feeling better, being more productive, and knowing themselves better. Each week that students come in, we talk about what's on their mind, explore their thoughts and feelings, talk about what's helping and what is getting in their way, contextualize their concerns by understanding how outside influences like stress or oppression affect them, and they set small doable goals to help them feel better. I believe that the relationship between myself and a student is a part of the healing process. Students want and need to be known and understood and to see that they and their experiences matter to me. It is important for us to be able to talk about what is working and what isn't working between us in counseling to ensure that the students' needs are getting met. Sessions can be a living laboratory to help students understand themselves better, try out new strategies, and develop new coping skills. Counseling is a safe confidential place for students to explore whatever they want or need to without judgment. Having worked at 5 universities counseling students, I have a lot of experience working with students from many different backgrounds and who have a wide variety of concerns. Students can feel free to talk about anything and everything without worry. Professional Interests: College counseling, multicultural concerns, intersections of identities including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, ability status, class, and religious/spiritual affiliation. I'm also experienced and trained in working with issues related to power, privilege, & oppression, concerns related to being a first generation college student, social justice issues, trauma, grief, Jewish identity concerns, intersections of spirituality and psychology, couples' counseling, feminist therapy, & relational cultural theory. slkisber@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 33 |
| Helaina Kravitz, M.D. |
Psychiatrist - MD G62489 |
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Professional Interests: Psychopharmacology, Consultation with Medical Staff, Assessment |
| Agnes Kwong, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Graduate Student Counseling Services Coordinator of Practicum Training Psychologist - PSY 22219 |
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How I Work With Students: Although I enjoy working with all students, I am currently working primarily with graduate students at our Mrak Hall location. If you choose to work with me, you will find that I am a supportive, open, active, and transparent therapist who works from a multicultural lens. I believe that authentic ("real") relationships, especially one between therapist and client, are an important vehicle for change. My role is to assist you in accessing your full potential, and I will both support and challenge you throughout the process. The systems we live in, experiences and relationships impact who we are and understanding this is important in shaping our choices today. Professional Interests: My professional interests include Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and international student mental health especially as it is connected to issues of identity, acculturation, cultural adjustment, and biculturalism. Other topics of experience and interest include sexual trauma, collectivistic coping and healing, cross-cultural dialogue, training and supervision, social justice, and multicultural training and consulting. I am an integrative therapist and supervisor, combining relational-cultural, feminist, interpersonal, psychodynamic, systems and strength-based approaches. Language: Working Knowledge of Cantonese agnkwong@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 34 |
| Karin Nilsson, Ph.D. |
Coordinator of Services to Medical Students Psychologist - PSY 15136 |
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How I Work With Students: I provide services to medical students at a CAPS satellite office on the UCD Health Services campus in Sacramento. I consider therapy a collaboration, where we work together to create a safe place for you to explore concerns and gain skills for coping more effectively with life's challenges. I take an integrative approach to wellness, and aim to help students balance the educational, emotional, social, and physical aspects of their lives. Professional Interests: Relationship and communication skills building, stress management, integrative approaches to wellness, couples therapy, professional identity development, group therapy, LGBT issues, intersection of spirituality and psychology, Gestalt therapy, training and supervision. knilsson@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 42 |
| Clare Rene, M.D. |
Psychiatrist - MD A77302 |
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crene@ucdavis.edu |
| Emil Rodolfa, Ph.D. |
Director Psychologist - PSY 7805 |
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How I Work With Students: When students seek counseling, typically they feel that they are not coping effectively with the challenges they encounter. I try to help students understand their concerns and develop increasingly effective coping skills. Professional Interests: Supervision, Ethics, Boundary Dilemmas, Anxiety Disorders, Gender/Cultural Issues, Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. errodolfa@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 46 |
| Thomas Roe, Psy.D. |
Psychologist |
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How I Work With Students: I am a Brazilian-American originally from the Pacific Northwest. When working with students, I hope to create a safe and relaxed atmosphere. What the student brings into the room will determine the specific approach we use. I strive for an egalitarian relationship where both the student and I bring something important to the room. While counseling is serious work, I appreciate humor and have been known to reference pop culture. I also occasionally have my co-therapist, Snoop, with me in my office. She is a 3 1/2 lb. Chihuahua that defies the negative stereotypes of small dogs. Professional Interests: Multicultural issues and intersections of identity (e.g., race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class), Disordered Eating/Body Image, Addictions (AOD), Couples, Relationships, Stress Management, Biofeedback, and Depression/Anxiety. troe@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 43 |
| Naomi Sakai, L.C.S.W. |
Directer of Consultation, Outreach, Peer, Education (C.O.P.E.) Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW 12838 |
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How I Work With Students: I work with veterinary medicine students at a CAPS satellite office near the School of Veterinary Studies. I enjoy assisting students to make the many transitions involved with professional school life and to deal with the complexities involved with the academic rigors of veterinary studies and the many changes in their personal lives. My approach is to assist each student according to her/his needs and students can be seen simply for one session or for ongoing sessions. I strive to assist students to find their own paths and to provide support for them on their journeys. Professional Interests: Cross-Cultural Counseling, Asian Pacific American Student Issues, Couples, Women's Issues, Peer Counseling. njsakai@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 51 |
| Wayne Salo, M.D. |
Chief Psychiatrist - MD G39351 |
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How I Work With Students: I do a Formal psychiatric assessment which involves asking a lot of specific questions. Treatment is based on the evaluation and follow up appointments are aimed at assessing symptom relief and side effects. Therapy is encouraged. Professional Interests: Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, Consultation with Medical Staff, Assessment. mwsalo@ucdavis.edu |
| Nan Senzaki, L.C.S.W. |
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW LM9579 |
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How I Work With Students: My goal is to provide a safe and confidential place for students to share their concerns without judgment; to work with students to arrive at a mutual counseling goal; to assist students to identify, clarify and understand issues or events contributing to the challenges in their lives; to work in collaboration to educate, support and guide them towards concrete strategies to improve their coping and functioning; and to refer and suggest appropriate resources to empower them to achieve their goals and potential. My psychology and social work training combined with my experiences in community mental health, the university community, substance abuse, family work, cultural issues and educational outreach provide the framework of my philosophy and approaches. I also encourage and value promotion of overall health and wellness within a culturally competent framework. Professional Interests: Diversity issues, women's, couples and family concerns, culturally related concerns, providing services to underrepresented, "non"traditional students. I serve as a staff liaison with the following UCD campus services: ADAPT, Disability Center, the Transfer, Reentry and Veteran's Program and the Guardian Scholar's Program. nmsenzaki@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 52 |
| Chris Stevens, Ph.D. |
Behavioral Health Coordinator Psychologist - PSY 21900 |
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How I Work With Students: I enjoy working with individual students and couples to help them have a successful experience here at Davis and to build satisfying relationships with friends, partners, family and communities. I believe that therapy can help people deal with the stress and academic and relationship problems that come with being a university student. Keeping the whole person in mind, including their racial and cultural identity, their family and personal background, sexual orientation religious beliefs and other important identities, is key to forming a good working relationship. I am committed to providing students with a positive, helpful experience and I'm open to talking with you about what would make it easier for you to feel comfortable at CAPS. Professional Interests: Brief psychotherapy, psychotherapy Integration (Family systems, psychodynamic, relational/interpersonal, mindfulness based, motivational interviewing and CBT). Couples, trauma, multicultural issues, power & privilege, social justice, and behavioral health. chstevens@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 54 |
| Sandra Zeh, M.S. |
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MFT 11999 |
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How I Work With Students: I work with students from a humanistic/interpersonal approach. I try to provide a safe, supportive environment for client's to explore issues that concern them. Together we work towards a new perspective of their concerns, and hopefully find alternative ways to approach their challenges. I value the whole person; their history, the person they are at this time, and the person they want to become. It's a privilege that students are willing to share their story with me. Professional Interests: Women's issues including sexual assault, anxiety & depression, couples counseling & family issues, multi-cultural issues, training & supervision, group therapy, and brief therapy. sczeh@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-8629 x 58 |
| Carolyn Bordeaux, Ed.D. |
Community Advisor Network Counselor |
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How I Work With Students: I like to engage with students on any issues that are central to their lives, i.e. intergenerational trauma; internalized oppression; women’s issues; post traumatic stress disorder pertaining to colonization; cultural loss; displacement; and addiction. My goal is to promote success for all students in higher education. Professional Interests: Critical Pedagogy (Social Justice in Education); AERA (American Educational Research Association); Advocacy for Students of Color; Teaching American Indian Studies; and Research in Decolonizing Methodologies. Emphasis Area: Native American Studies; SRRC; Student Programs cabordeaux@ucdavis.edu |
| Paul Kim Psy.D. |
Community Advisor Network Counselor |
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How I Work With Students: I take a collaborative and relational approach in which I strive to provide a safe space so that students feel free to focus on goals that are important to them. I value developing relationships in which diversity and a person's identities and the intersection of their identities are valued and validated. I believe that we all have strengths and find it helpful to find ways to utilize our strengths in times of difficulty. The overall goal of empowerment is at the core of my approach. Professional Interests: Social Justice, Diversity Issues, Intersections of Identity and Identity Development, LGBT Issues, Gender Issues, Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Student Concerns, 1st Generation College Student Issues, Bereavement, Relationship and Family Issues, Cross-cultural Counseling, Relational Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Stress Reduction. pakim@ucdavis.edu |
| Renée M. López, Ph.D. |
Community Advisor Network Counselor |
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How I Work With Students: Integrative theoretical orientation that is grounded in a psychodynamic conceptual base, with use of cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and multicultural theory and techniques. Professional Interests: Multicultural training and supervision, Biracial identity, single mothers in college, peer counselor training, women's issues, spirituality and Chicano/Latino mental health. drrlopez@ucdavis.edu |
| Cara Arndorfer, Ph.D. |
Assistant Coordinator of Practicum Training Postdoctoral Psychology Resident |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that everyone has the ability to have a fulfilled and meaningful life and that situations and events in life can contribute to feeling disconnected from yourself and from others. My role as a therapist is to support you and challenge you as you find your own meaning based on your values, personality, and cultural identities. I use many approaches in therapy and collaborate with you to determine your personal goals and what fits for you. I work with students to build their own strengths to help them make decisions about career paths, heal from loss and grief, understand their relationships better, understand themselves better as cultural beings, heal from traumatic experiences and abusive relationships, improve their body image and relationship with food, and to better manage their stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe that personal change works best in a therapeutic space that fosters safety, choice, connection, and authenticity. Professional Interests: Intersections of cultural identities and identity development, disordered eating and body image, transitions in early adulthood, relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, grief and loss, trauma, and professional training and supervision. Emphasis Area: Professional Training carndorfer@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 11 |
| Sean Cook, Psy.D. |
Assistant Coordinator of Stress and Wellness Clinic Postdoctoral Psychology Resident |
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How I Work With Students: I am strength-based, collaborative, and client-centered. When you first meet me, I will work to build a safe space for you to tell me a little bit about yourself and what brings you in to counseling. To the best of my ability, I will bring awareness to the ways that our similarities and differences (e.g. gender, race/culture, class, ability, sexual orientation) may impact our work together, and if it seems helpful, I will offer a space for discussion in this area. I am very tuned in to issues of oppression and privilege, and with some students the bulk of our work has centered on empowerment, advocacy, and survival strategies in the face of injustice. Once I have a sense of your individual struggles and goals, I will make a suggestion for how we might work together. I like to use “mindfulness” with my clients, which is a way of letting go of judgment and bringing present-moment focus to our daily lives and valued activities. I like it because it feels good and because it has been shown by research to be effective with a wide variety of problems. We might do an exercise together in session and I will likely work with you to come up with a “personal project” to work on between sessions. However, no one approach works well for all people, so I will be very interested in talking to you as we go about how well you feel your goals are being met, and, if needed, I will draw on other therapeutic methods to help you. Professional Interests: Multicultural Counseling and Managing “Cultural Double-binds,” Bicultural Couples Issues, Men’s Issues, Building Male Allyship in Sexual Assault Prevention, Peer Education Programming/Outreach, Stress and Wellness, Managing Sleep/Time at College, Mindfulness-based Approaches to Disordered Eating, Anxiety, and Depression. Theoretical orientation includes humanistic, object relations, multicultural/feminist, and mindfulness-based behavioral approaches. Emphasis Area: Stress and Wellness Clinic smcook@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 18 |
| Stefanie Greenberg, Ph.D. |
Eating Disorder Coordinator - Groups, Consultation, and Outreach Postdoctoral Psychology Resident |
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How I Work With Students: I realize that it is not always easy to ask for help. I also realize that we all have our own special history and ways of viewing the world. Thus, I will meet you with compassion, empathy and a genuine interest in what makes you unique! I value being transparent, supportive and collaborative in my work as we try to make sense of where you may feel stuck in your journey. I will provide feedback and challenge along the way. I truly believe that connections can be healing and so I will take the time to connect with you and to help you identify other healthy connections outside our work. Professional Interests: Body image, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, mind/body work, relationship issues, multicultural dynamics, anxiety, depression, and identity struggles. My therapy work is integrative; i.e., informed by an interpersonal perspective, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind/body work with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I would be honored to meet with you to explore how I can support you as you move through the world! Emphasis Area: Eating Disorders sgreenberg@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 27 |
| Renee Mapes, Ph.D. |
Assistant Coordinator of Applied Sport Psychology Program Postdoctoral Psychology Resident |
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How I Work With Students: I enjoy helping students find new ways of identifying and coping with issues that keep them from reaching their full potential. My work typically emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships, awareness of how one's culture and environment impacts daily living, and personal responsibility in creating change. I try to provide students with a balance of empathy and challenge, humor and honesty in addressing whatever problems they may be facing. Professional Interests: Sport psychology and performance enhancement, Mindfulness-based therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, self-esteem and body image concerns, issues related to cultural identities (i.e.: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability status, etc), promoting wellness and positive psychology. rmapes@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 41 |
| Sheetal R. Shah, Ph.D. |
Internship Coordinator of MIP Postdoctoral Psychology Resident |
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How I Work With Students: I believe that all people go through life changes and deal with stressors. When a student comes in for counseling my goal is to offer a safe place to explore these life changes and stressors, find meaning in them, and explore relationships and connections in depth. I take special interest in exploring culturally identities with my clients, as we are all unique individuals. This includes but is not limited to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ability, and age. My relationship with my clients are very important to me and I spend time establishing a strong connection. Ultimately, the goal in therapy is to help clients find direction and better version of their self. In a safe, non-judging environment, taking into account the client’s multiple identities. I look forward to our work together. Professional Interests: Multicultural Issues and Intersections of Identity, Religion/spirituality, Intergenerational and family conflict, First-generation college student concerns, Asian and Asian American Issues, Trauma, International Student mental health, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I have an integrative with a foundation in interpersonal psychotherapy, relational-cultural theory and emotion-focused utilized through a multicultural lens. Emphasis Area: Multicultural Immersion Program – Internship Language: Gujarati srshah@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 53 |
| Marissa Berman M.A. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: I work from a collaborative & integrative acceptance approach. This is strengths-based & grounded in acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), learning & behavioral theory & multicultural counseling theory with the aim of helping my clients to create healthy changes that honor their unique lives, values & goals. Professional Interests: Acceptance & Commitment therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Sports & performance psychology/ Performance enhancement, Multicultural & diversity issues, Positive psychology, Stress & wellness, Learning theory & Behavioral psychology. Emphasis Area: Sport Psychology maberman@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 12 |
| Lindsey Brooks, M.Ed. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: I work closely with students to create a supportive relationship and safe space for exploration of the challenges that you are facing. I use a collaborative approach with students to identify your counseling goals and work together with you to develop the best approach for each student. I work from a multicultural-feminist perspective in which understanding your strengths, unique cultural context, and cultural identities are an integral part of our work together. Professional Interests: Multicultural counseling, LGBTIQ affirmative therapy, Women’s issues, International student issues, Intersections of cultural identities, Bisexuality research, and Supervision. Emphasis Area: Multicultural Immersion Program - Academic lmbrooks@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 14 |
| Michaela Bucchianeri, M.A. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: My aim is to meet each student where she or he is. This involves working collaboratively to identify challenges, build upon personal strengths that already exist, and develop a plan for improved wellness. Professional Interests: Body image issues and disordered eating; social inequity and discrimination; identity development; stress and wellness. Emphasis Area: Eating Disorders mbucchia@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 15 |
| Tameka Jackson, M.A. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: I work with students from an integrative model, using psychodynamic, feminist and multicultural theories. I use a collaborative approach and focus greatly on client’s strengths. I strive to meet clients where they are developmentally and empower them to develop and strengthen their coping resources. Professional Interests: Multicultural issues and intersections of identity, religion/spirituality, trauma, depression, anxiety, existential issues, supervision and mentoring. Emphasis Area: Multicultural Immersion Program - Internship trjackson@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 31 |
| Katherine (Kate) Leinberger M.A. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: Deciding to go for therapy is by no means an insignificant decision. Often, we can get so caught-up in reacting to life’s challenges, that we lose touch with our more intuitive, insightful nature. The further we get from our “center”, the more disillusioned we feel, sometimes forgetting what it even feels like to be more in-tune with ourselves. Therapy can be a useful way to take a step back, allowing for a more comprehensive and often more realistic perspective. Therapy is flexible: some students are in immense distress and need time sensitive results; while others are facing less acute distress, but would benefit from the opportunity to explore their inner process, something many students have never had the opportunity to do. Peeling back the layers can allow a deeper appreciation for oneself and the ways in which you relate to others. Therapy often embraces risk taking, which can be refreshing and empowering. With all this emotional heavy- lifting, it’s no wonder humor often works it’s way into the process! Ultimately, it is my hope that therapy is a space during which you can be yourself, completely. Professional Interests: Mindfulness practice particularly relating to stress, anxiety and emotional regulation; mind-body approach. Fundamental to our work is relationship and communication skills building; issues relating to identity development and self esteem. I greatly appreciate working with students who’re experiencing distress related to LGBTQ identity and immigration issues. I also particularly enjoy issues stemming from the intersection of spirituality and psychology and existential questions. Emphasis Area: Stress & Wellness kjleinberger@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 35 |
| Erin Tracy, M.S. |
Predoctoral Intern |
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How I Work With Students: My work with students includes interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, feminist, and solution-focused elements. I enjoy helping clients to find meaning in their lives and empowering them to create change. Professional Interests: Eating disorders, body image concerns, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), substance abuse issues, mood disorders, trauma, multicultural counseling, social justice issues and group therapy. Emphasis Area: Eating Disorders entracy@ucdavis.edu Voicemail: (530) 752-0871 x 56 |
| Christina Grimm M.A. |
Practicum Counselor |
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How I Work With Students: My focus is to work with the student to develop practical coping skills to manage distress and facilitate self-awareness for both strengths and areas of improvement. Professional Interests: Sports Psychology, Addiction and Substance Abuse, LGBT issues. |
| Megan Reddy M.A. |
Practicum Counselor |
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Professional Interests: My interests are in cultural and identity development (especially during late adolescence/early adulthood), relationship and attachment issues, the intersection of disability and psychological health, understanding trauma from a relational stance, and consultation. How I Work With Students: My approach is integrative but rooted in interpersonal psychotherapy. I tailor my approach to each individual’s needs. I like to work together with students to understand their unique experiences and how these experiences affect psychological well-being. |
| Rachel Steinberg M.A. |
Practicum Counselor |
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Professional Interests: Depression, anxiety, transitions into early adulthood/identity development, relationship issues, lgbtqiq issues, career counseling, mind-body connection, multicultural issues, acculturation, first-generation college student concerns, accessibility/utilization of college counseling services. |
| Bret Benziger |
Computer Resource Specialist |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-9122 |
| Suzan Carson |
Administrative Assistant |
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Voicemail: (530) 754-6262 |
| Beatrice (Betty) Chaidez |
Administrative Assistant |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-5806 |
| Joanne F. Fuller, M.S. |
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Management Services Officer |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-8990 |
| Jeanita Jialal |
Administrative Assistant |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-2351 |
| Adam Napolitan |
Computer Resource Specialist |
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Voicemail: (530) 754-0333 |
| Sharee Shields |
Administrative Assistant |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-1478 |
| Diane Walker |
Administrative Assistant |
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Voicemail: (530) 752-1478 |
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Contact Us - E-Mail: errodolfa@ucdavis.edu, Phone: (530) 752-0871, Visit: 219 North Hall
Updated: 09-Oct-2009
Contact Us - E-Mail: errodolfa@ucdavis.edu, Phone: (530) 752-0871, Visit: 219 North Hall
Updated: 09-Oct-2009