Meet the Counseling Staff
About Us
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, Clinical Supervisor
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, Clinical Supervisor
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, Masters of Social Work, 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
Erin Harrell, Psy.D
Counselor Faculty, Clinical Supervisor
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 Guadalupe, LMFT, APCC
Counselor Faculty, Outreach Coordinator
Meet the Counselor - Chetina Guadalupe video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT116335
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC3110
SHCS Staff Member Since 2019
Academic Training: Holy Names University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 2016.
Certificate in Traumatology and Treatment, 2016
Areas of Special Interest: Mindfulness/Meditation, Trauma, Self-Care, Positive Self-Talk, Personal Growth and Identity Development, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Anger Management, Somatic Awareness, Expressive Arts
Languages Spoken Other Than English: Beginner to Intermediate American Sign Language
Personal/Professional Quote: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."- Dr. Maya Angelou
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, Clinical Supervisor
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, Ph.D 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
Counselor Faculty, Housing Counselor
Meet the Counselor - Leyla Eraslan video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT123936
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC2458
SHCS Staff Member Since 2021
Academic Training: John F. Kennedy University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy, 2015
Areas of Special Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Perfectionism and Self-Criticism, Codependency, Coping Skills and Self-care, Expressive Arts, Positive Body Relationship
Personal or Professional Quote: "If I'm shining, everybody gonna shine." -Lizzo
Sophie De Pillis
Counselor Faculty
Meet the Counselor - Sophie De Pillis video or scroll down to view on page.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT122245
SHCS Staff Member Since 2021
Academic Training: The Wright Institute, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 2018
Areas of Special Interest: Trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, identity development, substance use, body image, stress management
Personal or Professional Quote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin
Hana Raja, AMFT
Associate Counselor in Student Equity and Success (SEAS)
Please note that Hana serves only students enrolled in the SEAS programs.
Meet the Counselor - Hana Raja video or scroll down to view on page.
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist # 111697
SHCS staff member since 2022
Academic Training: The Wright Institute, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, 2018.
Areas of Special Interest: Coping with anxiety & depression, Healing trauma & chronic stress, Adjusting to life transitions, Identity development (especially diaspora communities), Nurturing self-esteem, Harm reduction approach to substance use, Grieving loss, Cultivating healthy attachments, Non-violent communication, Sex & intimacy, Couples' counseling (including non-traditional relationships)
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish (conversational) & Turkish (conversational)
Personal or Professional Quote: “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe
Michele Adkins, AMFT
Associate Counselor
Meet the Counselor - Michele Adkins video or scroll down to view on page.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #115769
SHCS Staff Member since 2021
Academic Training: Santa Clara University, MA in Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Corrections, 2019. California State University, San Bernardino, BA in Criminal Justice, 2006.
Areas of Special Interest: Foster Youth/Former Foster Youth, Reentry/Probation, PTSD, Trauma, Trauma Informed Systems, Self-Care, Skill Development, Stress Management, Self-Esteem/Self-Concept, Mindfulness.
Personal or Professional Quote: "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
Laura Rea, AMFT
Associate Counselor
Meet the Counselor - Laura Rea video or scoll down to view on page.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #123489
SHCS Staff Member since 2021
Academic Training: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, MS in Psychology, 2020. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, BS in Psychology, 2018.
Areas of Special Interest: Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Identity Development, Crisis Intervention, Stress Management, Anxiety and Depression
Personal or Professional Quote: "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." - Carl Rogers
Chanda Watson, MSW
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 soul 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
Meet the Counselor - Hana Raja
Please note that Hana serves only students enrolled in the Student Equity and Success (SEAS) programs.
