Staff

Social Wellness and Behavioral Support Team:

The Office of Student Affairs
(909) 652-6510

Denise Padilla, LCSW
Manager of Student Wellness

Denise Padilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about social justice, access and equality with over a decade of experience in multiple settings and locations, such as education, healthcare, inpatient and outpatient mental health counseling from the Bay Area to the greater Los Angeles area. She is interested in destigmatizing mental health and empowering people from diverse communities. Having worked with youth, adults, families and aging persons, Denise has established comfortability in working with a range of different populations. She utilizes eclectic approaches like Strength-Based, Person-Centered, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed, CBT and Solution Focused therapies. She recognizes that identifying strengths and creating strategies to navigate challenges can assist in managing successful academic paths. She relays she is always learning and taking steps in the work of decolonizing mental health.

Administrative Support Staff:

Veronica Rios
Administrative Assistant II, Student Affairs

Interns:

Felicia McGowan | MW | MFT Intern
Diana Shalabi | MW | MSW Intern
Matthew Pitts | TTh | MFT Intern
Hailey Schadt | TTh | MFT Intern
Siasmar Vargas | TTH | MFT Intern

Services Offered:

• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Psychoeducational Workshops
• Mental Health Assessments
• Treatment Planning
• Risk Assessments (C-SSRS)
• Safety Planning (Stanley-Brown Safety Plan)