Focus: Counseling & Therapy
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Kalen Zeiger, PhD
Kalen Zeiger, PhD (they/them) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a clinical, supervisory, and teaching focus in trauma-informed, queer-affirming, gender-affirming, poly-positive, and neuro-validating care. They are a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Family Trauma Professional with a foundation in narrative, collaborative, and solution-focused therapy. Their work centers relational resilience, identity development, and…
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Cody McCall, MA LMHC
Adjunct Faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at AUS. Outside of teaching, I am a Licensed Narrative Sex Therapist and Washington-approved supervisor, serving the greater Seattle Metro area. Adjunct Faculty Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy [email protected]
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Nicholas "Nick" Denson MA, LCPC, LCADC, ATR-BC, NCC
Nicholas "Nick" Denson, MA, LCPC, LCADC, ATR-BC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Adjunct Professor. He specializes in expressive therapies, trauma-informed care, queer-affirming practice, and work with military families, adolescents, and individuals navigating substance use and recovery. Nick brings experience across a variety of settings, including community mental…
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Jason J. Platt, PhD
Jason J. Platt, PhD, is a family therapist, educator, and clinical supervisor with more than 25 years of experience working at the intersection of teaching, research, and practice. His professional focus has been on internationalizing mental health training and services, advancing culturally responsive approaches, and expanding access to underrepresented voices in the field of family…
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Anthony Vajda, PhD
Dr. Vajda is an Assistant Professor in the CES program at AU-Seattle with expertise in multicultural counseling, social justice advocacy, and trauma-focused work. His research focuses on racial and ethnic disparities in mental health care, social determinants of health, and interprofessional approaches to serving marginalized communities, including individuals living with HIV and AIDS. He has…
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Amanda Guzman, PhD
Core Faculty Graduate School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy [email protected]