NAME
Jason Bonick
TITLE
Director of Counseling and Health CenterDirector of Counseling and Health Center
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
Interests: Family of origin issues, self esteem issues, mood disorders, grief and loss issues, trauma, existential concerns, and sexuality
LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Texas
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Il
B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, Urbana, Il
NAME
Rachel McNally
TITLE
Psychologist and Assistant Director of Counseling and Health CtrPsychologist and Assistant Director of Counseling and Health Ctr
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
Interests: Grief and loss issues, self esteem issues, mood disorders, relationship conflict, family of origin issues, gender roles, adjustment to college concerns, outreach
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
B.A., Psychology, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
NAME
Purna Bajekal
TITLE
PsychologistCounselor
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
Interests: culturally-affirming counseling, trauma, anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth, identity development, race/culture/ethnicity, spirituality and religion, gender/sexuality, dance/movement therapy, and somatic (body-based) therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas)- Supervised by Jason Bonick, LPC-S
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, concentration in Somatic Counseling Dance/Movement Therapy, Naropa University, Boulder, CO
B.A., Psychology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
NAME
Geneva Walker
TITLE
CounselorCounselor
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
Interests: Grief, loss, and trauma counseling, women’s rights, personal growth through exploration, self-worth, attachment theory, anxiety, depression, relationships and sexuality, meditation, mindfulness, LGBTQIA+ accepting, identity, inclusion, and diversity.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas), Supervised by Jason Bonick, LPC-S
M.A., Counseling, St. Edward’s University, Austin, TX
B.B.A., Finance, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
NAME
Ashley Genty
TITLE
CounselorCounselor
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
Professional interests: mood disorders, self-esteem and self-worth, identity and sexuality exploration/development, relational functioning, culturally-affirming counseling, trauma-informed care, phase-of-life changes
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas; Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York
Ed.M, M.A., Psychological Counseling– Teachers College, Columbia University; New York, NY
B.A., Psychology– University of Texas at Austin; Austin, TX
NAME
Santiago Rocha
TITLE
Health EducatorHealth Educator
E-MAIL
PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
I recently joined the Southwestern Counseling and Health Center as the campus Health Educator. I received my Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Texas in 2019. I enjoy outdoor activities, physical exercise, and traveling. I live in Georgetown with my dog Peaches.
NAME
Mark Steele
TITLE
Practicum Counselor
Interests: Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Mindfulness, Nature Therapy, Identity Development, Disability Issues.
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (In Process)
Certificate in Interpreter Training - American Sign Language Studies, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
B.A., Political Science and English Literature, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
NAME
Connie Hicks
TITLE
Administrative and Medical Assistant - Counseling & Health CenterAdministrative and Medical Assistant - Counseling & Health Center
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PHONE
LOCATION
PRC
My name is Connie Hicks. I joined Southwestern University in 2014 as the Administrative Assistant for Health and Counseling Center. I have a degree in Business Administration and most recently worked in an emergency room. I enjoy reading and gardening and spending time with my family. I am married and have two children and live in Cedar Park.
