DaSheek was born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia and came to the U.S on a Track & Field scholarship. He is a former student-athlete competed at Utah Valley State College & Utah State University. DaSheek is grateful for Higher Education and his experience as a Student-Athlete for affording him the opportunity to overcome adversity and teaching him what it means to succeed as a “student” first and “athlete” second.  Enrolling into college as a first-generation international student, DaSheek has had to overcome a variety of personal challenges that have helped him aspire to grow professionally as well as personally.

DaSheek received his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Communications and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Utah State University with a minor in Corporate Wellness. During his time as a student-athlete, DaSheek was a recipient of the Aggie Achievement Award for his outstanding ability to overcome personal challenges as a student-athlete at Utah State University and succeeding both in and out of the classroom. DaSheek is also a prior recipient of the Board of Trustees Award of Excellence, Student Affairs Award of Excellence and Champion of Inclusion Award.

DaSheek has served on various committees in higher education.  He is most passionate about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work. Being a former international and underrepresented student himself,  this work is critical to an institution to better help serve our diverse and marginalized community of students that come from all walks of life feel welcome, safe, and at home at Salt Lake Community College. DaSheek enjoys interacting and helping students find their niche on campus and chase their passions through engaging and life changing programing and services offered within his department, "The Center for Health & Counseling". DaSheek finds energy in leading his team and collaborating with other departments in creating opportunities that inspire student engagement & success through improving emotional, psychological and social well-being for the mind, body and spirit.

DaSheek and his wife Jocelyn have four kids (Davian, Nyla, Avi & Tayden). DaSheek loves all dimensions of exercising, meditating, and reading. He also enjoys spending time with his family, playing a variety of sports, and supporting and attending family sporting events.

Born in SLC, UT but raised in Maryland (you'll hear a slight accent), I had 7 brothers and sisters. Being in the middle gave me a different perspective everywhere I went. I want to help students and staff become the best people by providing access to Massages, Counseling, and Medical Care if needed. Everyone struggles with different things and learning more about coping skills helps you communicate with the world around you. Even relaxing with a massage can help you have a better experience here at SLCC. Let's help make that happen!

Fun facts about me include: I have 5 CATS. all adult males and have varying degrees of cuddliness. I have two children who could not be more different if they tried. Each has talents and needs that keep me and my husband on our toes. A couple of hobbies include jigsaw puzzles, diamond art, crochet projects and singing with the radio.

Born outside Chicago, I mainly grew up in central California, and have been in Utah since the early 1980s. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, I switched careers and earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University in 1996. I completed my internship at the Counseling Center at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and am a licensed Psychologist. Prior to the SLCC Center for Health & Counseling, I worked at the counseling/health center of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and later with older adults at Valley Behavioral Health. My areas of interest include psychotherapy outcome research; the college student mental health crisis; the impacts of the economy, technology and culture on mental health; spirituality and religion; and emerging treatments for brief therapy. My orientation to counseling is integrative/eclectic, and I draw from Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic-Existential and Interpersonal approaches. In my free time I enjoy camping and hiking, reading widely, and listening to classical music.

I’m a proud Idaho native but I really enjoy living in Salt Lake. I joined SLCC shortly after acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Utah Valley University. I am a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and am actively pursuing my MPH online through Utah State University. I value preventative healthcare approaches and believe health education is a vital element in preventing disease and improving well-being.

When I am not at work, I enjoy being outside, reading, playing with my dog, spending time with my husband, and exercising.

I really enjoy working with students, faculty, and staff at Salt Lake Community College. My special interests are preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, PrEP, and helping people adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.

I grew up in the Southeastern US, mostly in and around Atlanta, GA, but have lived in Alabama, Florida, North and South Carolina. My first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. After a career in the Army, I worked for a pharmaceutical company which sparked my interest in healthcare. I completed my prerequisites from SLCC and then attended the University of Utah to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012. I worked at University Hospital as a nurse providing care to patients of all ages before returning to the U and to earn my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I am board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

I really enjoying running (the longer distance the better!), skiing, and anything outdoors. In my spare time, I try to be active and spend time with my family, dog, and cat.

I enjoy working with students here at SLCC, as well as being one of them, currently majoring in Dental Hygiene. A few fun facts about me are that I am half Hispanic and half white. I speak both Spanish and English fluently. I am also a Licensed Nail Technician, and I soon aspire to get my Real Estate License after graduating from college. Things outside of work that I enjoy are of course spending time with friends and family as well as keeping my body and mind as productive as I possibly can whether that is doing a couple of nail sets on the weekend, going to the gym, going on hikes, trying new restaurants, or binging a new series of Netflix.

I was born and raised in Utah. I have spent time in a number of states to gain a better understanding of people from different backgrounds and beliefs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and hope to get a masters degree in the near future to become a therapist and help people over come trauma and life challenges. I am excited to work here at SLCC and get to know the students and faculty.

Outside of work I an normally found PC gamming or curled up with a good book or movie. I also love swimming and hanging out with friends.

I was born and raised in UT. I am looking forward to being here at SLCC to meet the students and work with people from different backgrounds. I have previously worked at a residential treatment center for teens as a behavioral tech, and then I worked briefly at Huntsman's Mental Health Institute as a psychiatric tech. I have a passion for helping others and compassion for all people. In my free time I love to crochet and be creative in any way using a variety of mediums. I am newly married and have two cats, named Chicken and Moose.

I really enjoy working with students, faculty, and staff at Salt Lake Community College. My special interests are preventative medicine, hypertension, diabetes, PrEP, and helping people adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.

I grew up in the Southeastern US, mostly in and around Atlanta, GA, but have lived in Alabama, Florida, North and South Carolina. My first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. After a career in the Army, I worked for a pharmaceutical company which sparked my interest in healthcare. I completed my prerequisites from SLCC and then attended the University of Utah to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012. I worked at University Hospital as a nurse providing care to patients of all ages before returning to the U and to earn my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. I am board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

I really enjoying running (the longer distance the better!), skiing, and anything outdoors. In my spare time, I try to be active and spend time with my family, dog, and cat.

I was born and raised in Ohio and have spent most of my life in the Midwest.   I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and worked as an RN in a variety of setting across the country (Oregon, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Kansas). Many years ago, I worked as an RN in Student Health and really enjoyed the opportunities unique to college settings.  In fact, it played a big part in my decision to go back to school to earn my MSN and become a Family Nurse Practitioner.  At that time, I was living in Indiana and attended Goshen College.  For the last 7 years I have worked as a Primary Care provider in a hospital affiliated office practice, and in an on-site health center providing acute and primary care, as well as managing workman’s compensation office visits. I also spent seven months in a large ENT practice.

When we decided to move to Utah to bring the family in closer proximity to one another, I was excited to see a college health NP position available at SLCC, and even more excited to be hired!  I look forward to working with the rest of the CHC team to educate students about their health and in helping them learn to navigate the process of becoming their own health advocate.  

I was born in Montana and grew up in a family of many nurses, which led to my pursuing nursing as my career. I received my BSN from the University of Portland and while I loved the new experiences living in a big city provided, I was eager to return to the mountains of Montana when I graduated. I spent many years in psychiatric settings where I was lucky to work with mentors who encouraged my continued growth. This led to my receiving an MSN in 2003 from Gonzaga University with a focus in child, adolescent and family advanced psychiatric nursing, and ultimately a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Utah in 2019. In my years as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner I have worked with many populations in various levels of psychiatric care, including inpatient units, day treatment programs, emergency crisis coverage, and outpatient care settings. I also taught and mentored nursing and medical students for many years, which provided me opportunities to give back in the same spirit of mentoring I was lucky to have in my career. I believe we never stop learning and growing and always welcome new opportunities to do so. I also believe some of my greatest teachers along the way have been the children, families and adults I have provided psychiatric care to. I am always in awe of the resilience I encounter in my psychiatric practice. I focus on meeting my patients where they are with shared goals of improving mental health, overall well-being, and ability to achieve the kind of life they desire. I am looking forward to working with an excellent team of staff, therapists and medical providers in the CHC. When I am not working I am usually busy chasing three hunting dogs around, cooking a new recipe, gardening, watching live music, skiing, hiking, and spending time with my husband and son.

I was born and raised in Oxnard California 15 minutes away from the beach, out of high school I attended medical assistant course and I have stuck with it for 18 years, I was with the same company for 16 years I have experience in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, OBGYN, Pediatrics and Urgent Care. I love being a medical assistant its taught me compassion, patience and not to hurry and judge people. In late March of 2021 we decided to trade the beach for the mountains.

I’m very happy to be a part of CHC staff and SLCC I enjoy working with my team and helping our students.

I have two teenage boys and two dogs, my husband and I love to find new places to explore in Utah we enjoy music and BBQs and board games with our boys. My hobbies are Olympic Weightlifting I compete as a Master Athlete I enjoy competing and training hard, I enjoy Pod Cast – murder mystery, plants hikes and cooking.

Quote: if you’re going to fight you fight to win – ( my dad )

I am from Hungary, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing there in 2019 and worked as a nurse for a year. After moving here in 2020 I started working as a Medical Assistant at a pain clinic and now I am here at SLCC. I genuinely enjoy helping people and giving the best care possible. I am very excited to be a part of this great team! I plan on doing the Mortuary Science program here at the college while working at the Center for Health and Counseling.

In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, watching TV shows, hanging out with friends and my cats, and doing Arts and Crafts projects.

I was born and raised in Magna, UT. I graduated from Cyprus high school and Eagle Gate College as a medical assistant. I’ve worked in the medical field for about 5 years where I started as a CNA and behavioral health technician. I love working in the medical field because I love to help anyone as much as I can, no matter the situation. I am planning to become a registered nurse and then a director of nursing. I am LBTQ+ and have been with my partner for almost 2 years.

In my free time, I love to watch anime, skiing, ice fishing and playing sports. I especially love softball where I played pitcher and first base.

Born outside Chicago, I grew up mainly in central California and have been in Utah since the early 1980s. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting, I switched careers and earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University in 1996. I completed my internship at the Counseling Center at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and am a licensed Psychologist.

Prior to coming to SLCC, I worked with college students at the counseling/health center of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and later with older adults at Valley Behavioral Health. I’ve been the Manager of Counseling Services at SLCC since 2012.

I maintain a healthy skepticism toward schools of therapy, diagnostic categories, and the latest mental health fads. Empirical research points toward the qualities of the relationship between therapist and client as the strongest factor leading to healing and change. So, I try to approach each client with warmth, curiosity, acceptance, patience, the creation of safety and trust, an appreciation of individual uniqueness, a deep understanding of human psychological functioning, and faith in the capacity for growth and change.

Some of my areas of professional interest include psychotherapy outcome research (what actually helps people get better); the college student mental health crisis; the impacts of the economy, technology, culture and society on mental health; and spirituality and religion.

Although not a true believer in any one therapeutic approach, my orientation to counseling can be described as integrative/eclectic, as I draw from Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic-Existential and Interpersonal approaches, among others.

In my free time I enjoy camping and hiking, reading widely, and listening to music.

DOPL license number and professional title: Psychologist 4827325-2501

I was born in Aurora, Colorado, and grew up in Southern California for most of my life. I earned a bachelor's in Television, Film, and Media Studies from California State University-Los Angeles. After a few years, I switched careers and received my master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I then moved to Utah in 2018.

Before joining the Center for Health and Counseling team, I worked as a sexual assault advocate in Davis County. After that, I worked with people experiencing homelessness in the Rio Grande area of Salt Lake City. I've also worked as a therapist on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team working with individuals in the community with mental illness.

I am a Certified Social Worker (CSW) who enjoys supporting people from all walks of life. My counseling approach is deeply rooted in my client's strengths and always focuses on their unique needs.

I have professional interest in neurodivergence, attachment, and life transitions, and I believe in the power of these factors to shape our experience. I utilize a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, and Somatic-Based interventions, to provide comprehensive and personalized support to my clients.

Outside of my professional life, I am a Certified Yoga Teacher, CYT-200, having completed my program through Salt Lake Community College's Yoga Teacher Training Program. I am passionate about the holistic benefits of yoga and often incorporate mindfulness practices into my counseling sessions. In my free time, I enjoy watching television and films, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and participating in various community projects. These personal interests bring balance to my life and enrich my professional practice, allowing me to connect with my clients on a more personal level.

DOPL license number and professional title: Certified Social Worker 11275798-3502

I grew up in Utah and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, from Utah State University. After taking a break from school for a year, I then moved to Illinois and earned a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University.

After completing my master’s program, I moved back to Utah and became licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Before working at the SLCC Center for Health & Counseling, I worked in a community agency in Midvale, and helped clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and mental health diagnoses.

I enjoy working with a wide variety of concerns, taking a non-judgmental, supportive, and empathetic approach with clients, believing they are the experts on their own lives. I work with clients to identify and express their concerns and find solutions for them.

My professional interests include anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB’s), interpersonal skills, LGBTQ+ concerns/needs. I utilize many evidence based therapeutic interventions, which often include Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness based interventions.

My hobbies and interests include reading a wide variety of fiction, picking up DIY projects that are a lot harder than I anticipated, and staying home to hang out with my partner and cats.

DOPL license number and professional title: Clinical Mental Health Counselor 10068267-6004.

I grew up in a major metropolitan area in Brazil, which exposed me to a diverse array of cultures, religions, and philosophies. This formative experience cultivated a broad perspective that I continue to value. I’m currently residing in Salt Lake City, appreciating the opportunities available in a smaller city and the unique qualities it offers compared to my previous environments. I hold a degree in Psychology from Brazil and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Utah.

My career has been marked by extensive experience working with varied populations across different settings, addressing a wide range of issues and age groups. I am passionate about my field and remain committed to ongoing learning, particularly in the integration of psychological and emotional well-being.

My professional interests currently include addressing relationship issues and how they impact self-esteem, productivity, and further socialization. My main approaches currently are based on attachment theory, emotional processing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), among other approaches, for either individual or couple therapy.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy listening to music—particularly Brazilian and world genres—along with knitting and crocheting. I also value spending time with friends and family. Having lived in the United States for over two decades, I have raised my children and numerous pets, including cats and dogs. I relish the changing seasons and the majestic mountain landscape that surrounds me.

DOPL license number and professional title: Clinical Mental Health Counselor 6252748-6004.

I was born and raised in New York City. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah. During the HDFS program, my passion for behavioral psychology grew. This motivated me to earn a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida. Through my internship at Salt Lake Community College - Center for Health & Counseling, I developed a passion for working with diverse multicultural populations, students, and adults.

I aim to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and understood. I approach counseling with a multi-cultural, strength-based, and collaborative lens—tailoring sessions to the needs of each client.

My professional interests include interpersonal relationships, adjustment issues, communication skills, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and identity development. I practice a combination of evidence-based modalities including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

In my free time, I enjoy going to museum exhibitions, hiking, jogging, and spending quality time with family and friends.

DOPL license number and professional title: Certified Social Worker 13093466-3502

I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and Lakewood, Colorado, and then came to Utah to earn my bachelor’s degree in English Literature. The next several years of my life consisted of stay-at-home momhood with my son and daughter (now 23 and 21). Later, I began to foster parent teenagers, which started my interest in trauma and how traumatic experience shapes perception. I returned to school to pursue my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Argosy University and became a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Prior to the SLCC Center for Health and Counseling (my favorite job by far), I worked in residential treatment with adults dealing with severe trauma, abuse, and addiction, as well as in a behavioral health hospital as a crisis counselor. During each of these experiences, my orientation toward other humans consists of this Swedish proverb “In each person there is royalty. Address the royalty, and the royalty will respond.”

Some of my areas of professional focus include working with overwhelming emotion, memory, dissociation, and disconnection, as well as spirituality, and how all of these ideas intersect. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP I, II) trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), currently studying Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) (level II), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

In my free time I enjoy making up absurd stories with my husband, reading, writing, learning new things, buying markers, starting new art projects which I do not necessarily finish, and taking my one-year-old granddaughters on walks to feed the ducks.

DOPL license number and professional title: Clinical Mental Health Counselor 9255329-6004.

I was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States at the age of nine, an experience that fueled my passion for helping others. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and after working for five years, I went on to earn a master’s degree in Social work from the University of Utah.

Since joining the Center for Health and Counseling at Salt Lake Community College, I’ve taken pride in working with people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and mental health diagnoses. I approach my work with curiosity, genuineness, and empathy, trusting that my clients have the answers they need within themselves.

My professional interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, helping clients adjust to new environments, and supporting first-generation students. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), and Motivational Interviewing (M.I.), always tailoring my methods to meet the unique needs of each client.

DOPL license number and professional title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker 8847099-3501

I was born in Olympia Washington and have lived most of my life in the Salt Lake Valley. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at the University of Utah. During my undergraduate studies, I took an intro to Social Work class that appealed to my sense of social justice and helping those in our society often left on the sidelines. I completed my Master of Social Work with an emphasis on health at the University of Utah in 2010.

I began my career working with chronically homeless veterans through a partnership with the VA and the Housing Authority. I have worked at the University of Utah in the Transplant department and as a pediatric medical social worker at Shriners Children’s hospital until I came to the Center for Health and Counseling here at SLCC. I love the intersection of medicine and mental health and have worked in healthcare for the last 13 years helping clients achieve their best quality of life. I have worked with clients from across the life span from toddlers to seniors and love seeing their growth and building a therapeutic relationship that is effective for them.

I work from a strengths-based approach and try to help the client in the here and now of each session. My professional interests are working with marginalized populations, including the LGBTQ+ community and the immigrant community. I work with individuals concerning their relationships, anxiety and depression and trauma.

I have trained in Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Regulation and Competency, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as somatic mind-body approaches. I am excited to help students navigate this often tumultuous and exciting time in their life and help them reach their health and educational goals!

DOPL license number and professional title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 8003886-3501

I’m a proud Idaho native but I really enjoy living in Salt Lake. I joined SLCC shortly after acquiring a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Utah Valley University. I am a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and am actively pursuing my MPH online through Utah State University. I value preventative healthcare approaches and believe health education is a vital element in preventing disease and improving well-being.

When I am not at work, I enjoy being outside, reading, playing with my dog, spending time with my husband, and exercising.

I was born and raised in Utah. I’ve loved art and tech since I was a kid, so when I discovered Graphic Design I instantly fell in love with it. I got an Associates of Arts from SLCC and a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Utah. I love helping our students get through school happier and healthier!

I am a California girl through and through but came to Utah to attend Utah Valley University where I graduated in Public Health. Even though the beach will always have my heart, the mountains have been growing on me! I am currently pursuing my MPH degree online at Utah State University. I love interacting with students and helping them find the care they need. I am passionate about women’s health, humanitarian aid, and finding health solutions for those who need it.

In my free time I love to be outside, play pickleball, travel, and hang out with friends!

My first introduction to the healing arts was at the Utah College of Massage Therapy. I completed my training in 1999 with extra training in Reiki energy healing. I have had several opportunities to travel and work freelance as a spa massage therapist on luxury yachts around the world.

It was a hard decision to leave my clients and try something new but I took the leap, and it was an experience of a lifetime. I relocated back to Utah in 2019 and reopened my practice a couple of months prior to the COVID-19 pandemic which proposed many challenges, as one can imagine.

I am excited to be a massage therapist at Salt Lake Community College working with a wonderful team of staff, medical and mental health practitioners, and massage therapists. I look forward to doing massage for the students and staff of SLCC and building back the personal interaction and community involvement which I missed so much!

My specialty blends Swedish Relaxation, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Segmental - focusing on antebrachial (forearm) release and neck/headache tension relief. Though I’m very clinical and technical, my style is intuitive and nurturing, Therapeutic and detailed, yet gentle. Through massage therapy, I’ve found a deeper awareness of my own body and share this education with others, along with my deep understanding of college culture. I continue seeking my AS in Pre-Medical Health Sciences and other prerequisites, with the hopes of being an Osteopathic physician someday.

I spent years in college studying anatomy and physiology, following my passion for bodywork, beginning my BS in 2013 at UVU concurrently with my AS. I took some time off and transferred to SLCC in 2019, challenging my limits by doing a triathlon, then taking CrossFit, Chem, and Physics together and it was one of the best collegiate decisions I’ve made. It led me to work for SLCC at the end of 2020. I discovered my niche, helping others achieve optimal health by being a part of a team working at the CHC.

In my spare time, I enjoy Netflix, yoga, meditation, powerlifting, making healthy meals and snacks and training for 5Ks and Spartan Races.

I am happy to be a team member working part time in the Center for Health and Counseling at SLCC giving massages. I enjoy helping students and staff to relax and heal. I graduated in 2014 from Myotherapy College of Utah as a Licensed Massage Therapist. I have worked the last 6 yrs with clients from my home/office. Outside of work, I enjoy time with family & friends, gardening, outdoor activities and reading. Everyone experiences stress; especially as a student or on the job. Come schedule with us to relax and de-stress!