What is SPCS?
The mission of Student Psychological Counseling Services (SPCS) is to assist students in functioning effectively in the university environment by assessing and supporting their psychological well-being as they pursue personal and academic goals.
SPCS is a department within the division of Student Affairs providing brief counseling and psychotherapy to students at Chapman University. SPCS is staffed with licensed mental health professionals, and a part time board-certified psychiatrist. Our services provide expertise, acceptance, and objective guidance in dealing with personal problems. Counseling at SPCS offers students the opportunity to look at themselves, their environment, and their relationships and facilitate positive change to enhance their emotional, relational and psychological well-being. Services are designed to assist students with a number of concerns and to enhance their ability to be more effective and successful in their academic and personal lives. While we work with students who may be experiencing a crisis, our goal is to help students manage their concerns before they develop into more serious issues.
Dr. Andrew Kami is a military veteran, Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps. He is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Licensed Administrator for the State of California, maintaining 12 separate clinical certificates and 6 separate memberships in a variety of orientations and treatment modalities. He served for a decade as a Director for a facility working with Schizophrenia Spectrum Illnesses and is currently a Core Faculty/Professor of Psychology teaching on Trauma, Psychopharmacology and Clinical Practicum courses. He has conducted cognitive, psychological and personality assessments for the Departments of Mental Health and Children and Family Services in Los Angeles as well as trained multiple private community-based agencies and for-profit clinics, nationally. Andrew is bicultural (Mexican and Japanese) and takes pride in coming from East Los Angeles/Boyle Heights from a household that spoke Spanish and Japanese. Andrew enjoys watching baseball, practicing martial arts, looking at art, riding his motorcycle and eating way more than necessary.
Julie received her master's degree in Counseling from California State Fullerton and has worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 17 years. She has a depth of experience in working with individuals dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, and providing trauma informed care. Julie's experience enables her to assist individuals in their academic journey and achieving personal growth. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and utilizes her skills to help individuals and families to negotiate the process of change. In her spare time, Julie enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing board games with her husband and daughters. She loves cooking and hosting dinner parties for her family and friends.
Linda is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Chapman University in their Marriage and Family Therapy program. She has worked as a therapist in our Student Psychological Counseling Services since 1999. Linda has extensive experience and interest in issues associated with eating disorders and body image, as well as assisting students with relational concerns, phase of life, crisis, and mood related issues. Linda enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming, anything related to the ocean, and she thoroughly loves working with the college population. 
Corene is a graduate of Pepperdine University's Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy program. She joined Student Psychological Counseling Services in 2014 and has been practicing psychotherapy for over 15 years. Corene has specialized training and experience in working with phase of life transition individuals and student-athletes. As a prior NCAA student-athlete herself, Corene has a special interest in supporting individuals as they navigate through the added demands and pressures that can impact a student-athlete’s academic, social, and athletic success. Corene enjoys spending time with her family, watching and attending sporting events, crocheting, camping, and spending time in her hometown of Huntington Beach.
Alexandra is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. She earned her master’s degree from Alliant International University. Currently, she is working on her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Alexandra has a diverse work history in various settings but has enjoyed working with college students the most. She previously worked for SPCS as an intern until she obtained her license and has returned to continue working with students as a licensed clinician. She works from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy modality but utilizes other modalities to fit the student’s needs. In addition, to her passion for being a therapist she enjoys the outdoors and following a vegan lifestyle.
Christine is a graduate of Chapman’s Marriage and Family Therapy Master's program and joined the staff at Student Psychological Counseling Services in 2016. She often works from a Mindfulness-based CBT orientation and is also EMDR trained. Christine enjoys partnering with students as they navigate the beginning phase of “adulting” within an academic setting. In her free time, Christine loves to travel, is an avid baker, and finds enjoyment and peace in her own mindfulness practice.
Elizabeth was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Literature with a Creative Writing emphasis. Elizabeth attended Chapman University for her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and has worked in non-profit and private practice settings with all ages and relationships. She has had the honor of sharing her passion for therapy through teaching and training upcoming therapists in a university and private setting. Elizabeth’s treatment approach is Collaborative and Experiential, utilizing Solution-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques. Therapy focuses on supporting students in having a healthy identity, acceptance of self, creating balance, and promoting advocacy. Elizabeth has a busy family life. She also enjoys walks with her 2 dogs, reading, writing, and spending time at the beach.
Veronica is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, supervised by a licensed clinician. A native of Compton, CA, she is known for her community advocacy, including addressing the disparities in mental health care for black and brown communities. Veronica earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Social Work. Trained in various modalities, Veronica uses an eclectic approach to treatment which includes mindfulness-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma focused interventions. She specializes in intersectionality related issues, anxiety, depression, sexual issues, PTSD, and stress related disorders. An advocate of self-care, she is passionate about educating others on the importance of emotional wellness and setting appropriate boundaries. When she is not providing clinical care, Veronica enjoys binge watching her favorite shows, spending time with her family, and listening to music.
Michelle is a Licensed Physician and Surgeon specializing in Psychiatry. Dr. Kim was born in South Korea and grew up in the Inland Empire of Southern California. She completed her undergraduate eduaction at UCLA, majoring Psychobiology and received her medical degree at Loma Linda University, School of Medicine. She moved to Orange County after being accepted for her residency training at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. She enjoys trying new restaurants, watching reality TV shows and going to the park with family and her two dogs.
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