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Keiko (she/her/hers) holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. She is originally from Japan and first came to the US as an international graduate student. She has been trained as a generalist clinician to help clients address a wide range of clinical issues, including anxiety, social anxiety, depression/mood concerns, cultural adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, career-related concerns, and relationship concerns. Keiko has clinical experience in university counseling centers where she enjoyed providing therapy services as well as outreach programming to culturally diverse undergraduate and graduate students. She has additional clinical experience in hospital and community mental health settings where she served individuals presenting with chronic illness and trauma. She uses an integrative approach in therapy with a multicultural lens, drawing on humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapies. In her free time, she likes to bake, crochet, hike, and travel.
Jaya obtained her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology at Purdue University. Jaya has worked in various settings, such as university counseling, community mental health, and outpatient/inpatient centers. As a proud Desi-immigrant woman from the Caribbean, Jaya incorporates an intersectional approach to therapy, viewing healing as a holistic and systemic process that requires attending to the wellness of the person and the systems within which they operate. She incorporates techniques from interpersonal and multicultural therapy through a systemic framework. Her clinical interests include working with international students and supporting diverse students around dual-identity, intergenerational trauma, and cultural stressors. She also has an interest in working with mood disorders, adjustment issues, and interpersonal/relational concerns. Jaya is passionate about supporting students in a multitude of ways including prevention intervention, systemic outreach, and supervision and training. When not working, Jaya enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring fun food places in the city.
Amanda (she/her/hers) is a licensed psychologist who earned her PsyD from Pacific University. She is trained as a "generalist" therapist meaning she has worked in a range of clinical settings (i.e. community mental health, group practice, and university counseling centers) and with a range of presenting concerns (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships). She is passionate about working collaboratively with individuals and communities alike to deepen awareness and help cultivate skills to address factors that impact one's overall wellbeing. Amanda approaches therapy through a multicultural lens and an integrated approach pulling from various therapeutic techniques, but has a home in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is honored to have the opportunity to work alongside undergraduate and graduate students to help them to clarify their professional and personal values, to foster self-compassion, and strengthen a sense of empowerment to create meaningful change in their lives and their communities.
Francesca (she/her/hers) has an MA in clinical Psychology from California State University, Northridge. This will be her second year working at the SCC, and she is excited to continue supporting students through a wide range of personal, relational, and cultural issues. Francesca strives to create a safe space for each of her clients to show up as their authentic self, where they feel heard and understood, and comfortable enough to use the space however will best serve them in that moment. Her goal for your work together is to examine the different aspects of your life you bring to the therapy space to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your current circumstances, and your potential opportunities. Francesca brings an array of therapies and techniques into her work so that she can develop a uniquely tailored therapeutic plan that allows you to explore together how personal, relational, familial, and cultural experiences have shaped your life. Francesca is passionate about working in college counseling because she wants to support students as they navigate this unique time in their lives. She is here to listen and looks forward to getting to know you and embarking on this therapy journey together.
Deontae Massey- Johnson a.k.a Deon, he/him pronouns, and I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I am currently a doctoral student at Pacific University’s School of Graduate Psychology. My treatment approach revolves around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), however I integrate different aspects of other approaches into treatment (i.e., motivational interviewing, ACT, psychodynamic). My clinical interests include, but not limited to, trauma, addiction, adjustment, anxiety, and depression. For fun, I enjoy playing video games such as NBA 2k and NCAA 25 as well as spending quality time with my girlfriend and cats.
Sara (She/her/hers) has a Master of Education in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sara utilizes narrative and relational-based therapeutic approaches, grounded in the belief in individuals' resilience and inherent strengths. She acknowledges that the challenges and suffering that folks face are often intensified by systemic injustices and societal inequalities. These oppressive structures shape individuals' experiences, impacting their self-worth, resource access, and growth opportunities. Sara empowers clients to recognize and confront the influence of oppressive systems, fostering self-awareness, validating their experiences, and challenging harmful societal narratives. By integrating reflections on these systems, she helps clients tap into their natural strengths, develop insights, and cultivate skills to navigate life's complexities effectively.
Sara began her time at Pacific University in 2018 in a non-clinical role in the Office of Student Support providing student support, advocacy, and collaborating with campus partners to create systemic change to be more inclusive and responsive to students needs. Prior to working at Pacific, Sara worked as a licensed mental health professional in community mental health, medical, and private practice settings working with a wide range of clients.
Dean of Student Wellbeing and Director of Student Counseling Center
Laura (she/her/hers) holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a Concentration in Traumatic Stress Studies from Adler University located in Chicago, IL. She is honored to work as a generalist psychologist serving the diverse mental health needs of undergraduate and graduate students while empowering and supporting them to make the changes necessary to succeed at Pacific and beyond. More specifically her passions and expertise include working with students engaging in cultural identity development, experiencing relationship concerns, interpersonal trauma, and bereavement. Laura is dedicated to building caring, collaborative, and transparent therapeutic relationships. Laura also has a strong passion for social justice work, systemic outreach and prevention, and supervision and training!
Angie (she/her/hers) has worked for the University for 16 years and enjoys helping students as they navigate and adjust to life on campus. In her free time Angie likes to spend time with her grandchildren and likes to camp in her 5th wheel.
Graham (he/him/his) has a Master of Art in Teaching from Pacific University and a Master of Education in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon. He has worked in community mental health, private therapeutic practice, and as a classroom teacher. Graham, working from a background in Narrative and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, believes strongly in the power of the stories we tell about ourselves and the world around us as well as the liberatory power of those same stories. He bakes, hikes, and needlepoints when looking to recharge and also spends time reading and connecting with friends.
