Who I Work With: School of Information/School of Built Environments
How I work with students: When working with me, individuals will learn that I take time and space to develop sincere and honest relationships. I do this by creating a stable, safe, and empathetic environment through patience and respect. Through the lens of humanistic and multicultural therapy, I not only recognize an individual’s strengths and celebrate the intersecting identities they possess, but also apply these in the therapeutic process to help clients reach their goals. I also emphasize the importance of belonging and how systems impact the individual.
Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder, Life Transitions, Gender Affirming Care, Depression, Grief and Loss, Obsessive-Compulsive, Relationships, Self-Esteem;Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Cultural Competency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Systemic Oppression, Attachment, Self Harm, Suicidality.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Attachment Based; Interpersonal; Supportive; Psychoeducation; Assist with referrals; Consultation; Safety planning.
Approach to wellness: Through connection! Not only do I enjoy connecting with friends, family, or new people but also with nature, art, and myself. You can also usually find me curating music playlists or attending live shows and concerts. I am always open to new music suggestions!
Who I Work With: All Students
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. On a campus level, I am interested in how systems impact mental health, and how UW can increase protective factors for students and set up an ecosystem that promotes holistic health for all members of our diverse student population.
Professional Interests: Life Transitions; Gender-Affirming Care; Depression; Anxiety Disorder; Trauma and PTSD; Racial Identity; Cultural Competency; Systemic Oppression; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Suicidality; Self-Harm.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Interpersonal; Mindfulness; Motivational Interviewing; Psychoeducation; Social Skills Training; Stress Management / Relaxation Skills; Sleep Hygiene; Academic Support; Medical Withdrawal / Course Load Reduction Consultation; Assist with Referrals; Safety Planning; Treatment Planning; Consultation; Screening.
Approach to wellness: Ongoing somatic abolitionist practice, gardening, cooking, biking, paddling, trying new things.
Who I Work With: All Students
How I work with students: My therapy approach is relational and firmly rooted in social justice, anti-oppressive, and feminist theories. I aim to create an authentic space where you have agency, where your identities feel seen, and where you feel connected to your intrinsic worth and value.
Professional interests: Gender Affirming Care Specialist; Systemic Oppression; Polyamorous or Open Relationships; Life Transitions; Self-Esteem; Trauma and PTSD; Burnout; Attachment; Substance Use; LGBTQ+ issues.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Attachment Based; Existential; Interpersonal; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Mindfulness.
Approach to wellness: I enjoy time in nature, meaningful connection with family and community, digging in the garden, and getting lost in a good book!
Who I Work With: All Students
How I work with students: Short-term therapy with a focus on self-compassion, understanding emotions, validation, relaxation training and problem-solving.
Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Grief and Loss; Relationships; Mindfulness; Stress.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; DBT; Mindfulness; Supportive; Problem solving; Psychoeducation.
Approach to wellness: Bicycle regularly; hike; Qi Gong and yoga; paint and play music.
Who I work with: All students
How I work with students: I strive to take a more holistic and strength-based approach to student’s wellness. I try to explore student’s strengths and abilities, meet them where they are, and identify options to achieve both academic and personal goals. I also focus on exploring and finding resources and communities that can be helpful for the students.
Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Life Transitions; Gender Affirming Care; Depression; Grief and Loss; Relationships; Self-Esteem; Mindfulness; Stress; Sexual Abuse; Trauma and PTSD; Substance Use; Racial Identity; Cultural Competency; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Family Conflicts; Gambling and Addiction Issues; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Women’s Issues; Parenting; Self-Harm; Suicidality; Religion/Spirituality.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Supportive; Motivational interviewing; Interpersonal; DBT; Problem-solving; Psychoeducation; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Lifestyle management; Assist with referrals; Provide handouts / Information; Safety planning; Treatment planning; Consultation; Cognitive-Behavioral; Mindfulness.
Approach to wellness: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, being in nature, and also spending some quality time alone.
Who I work with: All Students
How I work with students: As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my role at the Counseling Center lies primarily in diagnosis and medication management of mental health issues. I approach students with curiosity around where they are now and where they want to be. We develop a treatment plan based on client goals and preferences, and I provide education and tools (medication, behavior change, referrals) to assist students toward their goals.
Professional Interests: Obsessive-Compulsive; Trauma and PTSD; Substance Use; Chronic Pain or Illness; Sleep Issues; Anxiety Disorder; Depression; Gender Affirming Care; Bipolar Disorder; Psychosis.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Motivational Interviewing; Psychoeducation; Supportive Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Sleep Hygiene; Assistance with Referrals; Treatment Planning; Safety Planning; Consultation; Medication Management.
Approach to Personal Wellness: I’m always trying to find the right balance between meaningful work, physical exertion, rest, and creativity – the power of the unknown vs the comfort of predictability.
Who I Work With: All Students
How I work with students: My patient care philosophy is grounded in the belief that all patients have a right to quality, efficient, and effective health care. I partner with my patients to create care plans that not only promote health and well being but also meet their personal health goals.
Professional Interests: Increasing access to health care, mindfulness-based stress reduction, eating disorder care.
Approach to Wellness: Bicycling, running, meditation, and spending time with my family.
Who I Work With: School of Law – Students
How I work with students: My style is to use the relationship between student and therapist to address the challenges the student brings to our sessions. This involves a sharing of their story, within the therapeutic relationship, to develop a greater insight into the depth and complexity of their experience. Together, we process presenting concerns in session, through story and relationship, to identify tools for success outside of session.
Professional interests: I work with students to manage their stress for sustainability in a competitive environment. The stress can present as, or can stem from: anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, academic/career pressures, family structures/dynamics, substance use, and/or harmful systems.
Approach to wellness: My personal approach to wellness is to develop connection with intention, both with myself and with others.
Who I Work With: All students
How I work with students: I take an empathetic and collaborative approach with students to meet their needs and support their personal growth. I use a variety of mindfulness-based techniques to help student keep in touch with their thoughts and feelings, as well as identify and focus on their values in life. As a counselor striving to provide culturally sensitive and social justice oriented service to the students, I explore the impact of oppression on students with different marginalized identities and empower them to succeed in UW.
Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Life Transitions; Gender Affirming Care; Self-Esteem; Racial; Cultural Competency; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Polyamorous or Open Relationships; Family Conflicts; Stress; Interpersonal Effectiveness.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Psychoeducation; Lifestyle management; Assist with referrals; Treatment planning; Safety planning.
Approach to wellness: I love spending time with my friends and family, as well as with myself. Also, as a nerd, I enjoy indulging myself into the world of creativity and fantasy through anime, comic, cosplay, and novels.
Who I Work With: All Students
How I Work with Students: Dr. Magyar strives to understand each person’s experience from a whole person perspective. She works collaboratively to identify and prioritize mental health needs and come up with a treatment plan that’s evidence-based in order to help people move towards a greater sense of freedom and happiness and live into their true self. She believes that everybody is their own expert and has the answers they’re seeking.
Professional Interests: Eating disorders, trauma, attachment and psychotherapy.
Approach to Wellness: Hiking, HIIT, backpacking, camping, photography, board games, and spending time with friends/family.