Sarah E. Swanson, M.A. (she/her)

Academic History: M.A., 2020, Marriage and Family Counseling, Gonzaga University; B.A., 2017, Psychology, Gonzaga University

Professional Interests: Culturally responsive and justice-centered practices; LGBTQIA+ and gender-affirming care; International and first-generation college student mental health; Relational concerns in families, partnerships, and communities; Supporting neurodiverse students; Social isolation, depression, and anxiety

Personal Interests: Soccer, rock climbing, live music (R&B, indie, hip-hop, progressive metal), fantasy and manga series (e.g. One Piece), board & RP games, world travel

Theoretical Orientation: Relational-Cultural Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative, Multicultural, and Systems approaches. Emphasis on mutual empathy, empowerment, and the impact of social context and identity