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.
Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT
Lead Counselor
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, Outreach Coordinator
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
Sarah Barnard, LMFT
Counselor Faculty, Workshops Coordinator
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 103756
San Francisco State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2014
Academic Training: SF State University, Master’s in Counseling Psychology, 2014
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD and Trauma Relief, Social Justice, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Relationships, Personal Growth, Identity Development and Stress Management
Personal or Professional Quote: “We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Chetina Hunter, LMFT, APCC
Tara Fischetti, Psy.D
Counselor Faculty, Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Psychologist, PSY 21702
Alliant International University
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, MA Clinical Psychology 2004; Psy.D, 2006
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Domestic/Dating Violence, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, CBT.
Personal or Professional Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” - Dr. Suess
Stacey Bellone, LCSW
Counselor Faculty, Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS26682
Bakersfield State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2014
Academic Training: California State University, Bakersfield, MSW, 2007
Areas of Special Interest: Relationship Issues, Adjustment to Life’s Transitions, Anxiety, Gender and Sexuality, Faith and Spirituality, Grief and Loss
Personal or Professional Quote: “Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” - Mother Teresa
Benedicta (Bunny) Ott, LMFT, APCC
Counselor Faculty
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 116068
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC 3500
Western Seminary
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
Manveen Chahal, MA
Associate Counselor
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 93966 University of Southern California
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: University of Southern California MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016
Areas of Special Interest: Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Existential Crises
Personal or Professional Quote: "What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love, no hate, no prejudice, no bigotry, and more unity, peace, and understanding." Stevie Wonder
Gusty Chahal
Associate Counselor Service Dog
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: The Seeing Eye Inc, MA in Guide Dog Assistance
Areas of interest: fetch, tug of war, chasing squirrels, and belly rubs.
Personal/professional quote: "Bow wow wow, yippy yo, yippy yay" - Snoop Dogg
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