Meet the Counselors

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Steven Martel

Program Chair/Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

Steven Martel is a licensed clinical psychologist and Chair of the Counseling Department. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University, Seattle (AUS) where he focused on sexuality and multicultural issues. He also holds a M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology from AUS, a B.S. degree in psychology from Western Oregon …more about Steven Martel

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Alana Jaeck

Part-time Faculty Counselor

Biography:

Alana Jaeck received a Master of Arts in Education in Counseling from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University at Albany. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has experience providing individual and group counseling to a diverse range of students. Her professional interests include grief and loss, relationships, …more about Alana Jaeck

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Ana Bravo – Fluent Spanish

Part-time Faculty Counselor

Biography:

Ana Bravo was born and raised in Mexico and, a few years after graduating from college, she moved to Seattle. She earned a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Bastyr University / Leadership Institute of Seattle, with a focus on Systems Counseling. She completed a supervised internship and externship at Youth Eastside Services, working …more about Ana Bravo – Fluent Spanish

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Belle Nishioka

Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

Born and raised in Seattle, Belle Nishioka earned her Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Seattle, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in international affairs/Japanese Language from the University of Puget Sound. She is thrilled to be able to pursue her passion of supporting students in their pursuit of their academic …more about Belle Nishioka

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Bryan Brown

Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

Education: Ma, Counseling Psychology, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, BA Business Johnson and Wales University; State of Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate  I am a first-generation Trinidadian American who was born and raised in West Philadelphia. I started school in Trinidad and then went back for visits most summers as a child. …more about Bryan Brown

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Harlan Lee

Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

Harlan’s career in higher education began in 1991 as an academic advisor in a TRIO program. Since that time he has worked in multiple departments at three different colleges in a variety of positions such as a program coordinator, transfer specialist, faculty counselor, and department chair. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University, …more about Harlan Lee

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Jiwoo Park – Fluent Korean

Counseling Intern

Biography:

Jiwoo is a student in the Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Seattle University. Jiwoo received her Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology from Manchester University in 2018. While in college, she worked as a research assistant where she gained an interest in psychology and the human mind. This …more about Jiwoo Park – Fluent Korean

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Kattie Dang – Fluent Vietnamese

Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

As a Counselor at Bellevue College, Kattie currently hold an independent Mental Health Counselor License through Washington State’s Department of Health. She obtained her Bachelor of Science at the University of Washington in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Education in Community Counseling at Seattle University. Her training consisted of individual counseling as well …more about Kattie Dang – Fluent Vietnamese

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Melissa Allen

Counseling Intern

Biography:

Melissa is currently completing her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology at Bastyr University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Rhetoric at UC Berkeley in 2011 and has worked in community mental health, online education, and corporate professional development. She is thrilled to be completing her practicum at Bellevue College and considers it a profound privilege …more about Melissa Allen

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Yu-ting Su – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese

Faculty/Counselor

Biography:

Yu-ting was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. She attended National Chengchi University in Taiwan where she obtained her B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She then worked at the Counseling Services of National Chengchi University for two years before she decided to study abroad. She obtained her Ph.D. in …more about Yu-ting Su – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese

Last Updated January 27, 2021