Meet the Counseling Staff
Please note that all of our counselors are trained as "generalists" to work with students on any personal issue. However, we have listed some particular areas of interest and specialized training as well.
Each counselor has recorded a "Meet the Counselors" video introduction. See links in each bio, or full videos at the bottom of the page.
Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT
Lead Counselor
Meet the Counselor - Colleen Arnold video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 36921
California School of Professional Psychology
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: San Jose State University, MS in Clinical Psychology, 1992; California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, 2002
Areas of Special Interest: Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention
Personal or Professional Quote: “The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” - CG Jung
Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW
Counselor Faculty
Meet the Counselor - Kathryn Kirkpatrick video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 60751 Columbia University
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, 2008
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation Students, Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, Relationship Issues, Social Justice, Coping with trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Women's Empowerment.
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Please note that Kathryn will be on leave until Fall 2021.
Erin Harrell, Psy.D
Counselor Faculty
Meet the Counselor - Erin Harrell video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY #27303
SHCS staff member since 2021
Academic Training: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Doctor of Psychology, 2013. University of California San Diego, Human Development and Critical Gender Studies, BA 2003.
Areas of Special Interest: LGBTQIA Community, Identity (Especially Gender and Sexuality), Social Justice, Life Transitions, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationships.
Personal/Professional Quote: “Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.” - Brené Brown
Chetina Hunter, LMFT, APCC
Benedicta (Bunny) Ott, LMFT, APCC
Counselor Faculty
Meet the Counselor - Bunny Ott video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 116068
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC 3500
SHCS Staff Member since 2019
Academic Training: Regent College, MA in Theological Studies, 2002
Western Seminary, MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD, Trauma Relief utilizing EMDR, Family Relationships, Spiritual Integration, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/ Identity Development and Stress Management
Personal or Professional Quote: “Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” - Frederick Buechner
Rosa Mora, Ph.D.
Counselor Faculty
Meet the Counselor - Rosa Mora video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY #23233
SHCS staff member since 2021
Academic Training: University of Illinois-Chicago BA in Clinical Psychology, 2000
Illinois Institute of Technology, MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, 2002
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2007.
Areas of Special Interest: Crisis Intervention, First Generation Students, Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Anger management and Substance Issues.
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: “To make a dream come true, the first requirement is a great capacity to dream. The second; is persistence.” - Cesar Chavez
Leyla Eraslan, LMFT, APCC
Andy Spivack, MSW
Mariane Stimbra-Mora, MSW
Associate Counselor
Meet the Counselor - Mariane Stimbra-Mora video or scoll down to view on page.
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Cal State University, East Bay
SHCS Staff Member since 2020
Areas of Special Interest: Undocumented/"Dreamer" Students, First Generation Students, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss and Social Justice.
Languages Spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "Nada es más valioso que la risa. Se requiere de fuerza para reír y abandonarse a uno, para ser ligera."
Shauna Hong, LCSW
Director of Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS24276
San Jose State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2009
Academic Training: San José State University, MSW, 2003
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation College Students, Identity Development (Ethnic, Sexual, Gender, Spiritual), Relationships, Couples, Social Justice
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: “The souls speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting, and trustworthy conditions. The soul is like a wild animal – tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet exceedingly shy.” - Parker Palmer
