Natacha Foo Kune, Ph.D.
Director and Counseling Psychologist
Education: PhD, Ohio State University
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.
Languages: English, French, Kreol Morisien
License #PY60634517 (WA).
