Gena is a skilled counselor, with a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ members and anyone navigating neurodivergency or mood and anxiety disorders. She believes that compassion and empathy are essential in understanding others. As a counselor, she is client centered and provides space that is welcoming and open. Gena takes a holistic and individualized approach when working with clients and utilizes a variety of interventions based on client needs. Some common practices include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength’s based theory, solution focused theory, positive psychology, and socioemotional learning (SEL). She supports clients with navigating life’s challenges, while also appreciating their strengths and giving them tools to make change in their life. With extensive experience in multicultural competency and advocacy, Gena is uniquely positioned to support the needs of marginalized communities. She also has the distinction of being particularly skilled in working with and relating to emerging and young adults and also works with adolescents on a case by case basis. Furthering her belief in the accessibility of mental health care, Gena offers her professional services at sliding scale rates to those who are uninsured and is skilled in providing quality care via telehealth. Summary of Qualifications:• Skilled in delivering telehealth and in person individual and group counseling services via CBT, Positive Psychology, Strength’s Based Theory, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions.• Experienced in higher education environments, including academic advising and counseling. • Extensive training and experience in multicultural competency and advocacy. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills. • Highly effective in training internally, to include colleagues and student workers in standard operating procedures and new initiatives. • Ability to work effectively under multiple competing priorities, time constraints, and deadlines.• Social perceptiveness that aids in building strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.• Creative, analytical mindset with the ability to critically assess and improve practices in response to a changing environment.