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Counseling Services
Box 19156
216 Davis Hall
Arlington, Texas 76019-0156
T 817.272.3671
F 817.272.5523
Hours:
8:00 am – 7:00 pm (M,Th)
8:00 am – 5:00 pm (T,W, F)
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Counseling Staff
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Cynthia Bing, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C.,
(817) 272-3671
Cynthia Bing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with 15 years experience
in college counseling and 7 years experience coordinating
services to meet the developmental and psychological needs of
college students. She is experienced working with students to
address a variety of concerns related to college adjustment
and mental health.
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Adria Villarreal, Assistant Director
(817) 272-3671
Adria Villarreal, Ph.D., completed her degree in Counseling
Psychology and has over 5 years of experience in college
counseling and mental health settings. Her areas of expertise
include providing individual and group counseling to students
struggling with a variety of mental health and adjustment
issues, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and
relationship issues. Areas of particular interest include
trauma recovery and gender and diversity issues in mental
health.
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Ellen Myers, Counseling Specialist IV
(817) 272-3671
Ellen Myers, M.S., L.P.C., has a wide range of experience in
teaching, academic advising, and general counseling in
non-profit and university settings and has worked at UTA since
1997. Her areas of interest include stress
management/relaxation training, academic counseling, and
career planning.
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Lori Leach, Counseling Specialist IV
(817) 272-3671
Lori Leach, M.Ed., L.P.C., has over 15 years of experience in
university and social service settings, and has been a
licensed counselor since 1992. Her areas of expertise include
transition/adjustment to college life, exploration of
majors/careers, interpersonal relationships, and self esteem.
Her areas of interest include the mind-body connection and
wellness practices for mental health.
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Peter Varnau, Counseling Specialist III
(817) 272-3671
Peter Varnau, M.S. is a recent graduate of the University of
North Texas Counselor Education Program. Peter brings
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration
and over 17 years of experience in Corporate Human Resources
and Consulting to UTA. His areas of expertise include anxiety,
stress management, relationships, and vocational guidance with
an emphasis on Biofeedback and the mind-body connection.
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Vickie Goins, Counseling Specialist IV
(817) 272-3671
Vickie Goins, Ph.D., has over 5 years of experience in
university and community non-profit mental health settings.
She enjoys working with students in an individual or group
setting to address a variety of mental health and adjustment
issues, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal
relationships, self-esteem, grief/loss, trauma recovery, and
career exploration. Particular areas of interest include
relationship violence, gender socialization, eating disorders,
and family of origin issues.
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Claudia Thompson, Counseling Specialist IV
(817) 272-3671
Claudia Thompson, MA, LPC, LMFT, joins UTA with a
graduate degree in Counseling Psychology. She has worked with
adolescents and adults in individual, couple, group, and
family therapy. Her counseling experience is varied and
includes anxiety, anger management, trauma, depression,
suicide prevention, relationships, eating and body image
concerns, and personal growth. As a member of the American
Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
(ASSECT), Claudia is interested in human sexuality and healthy
sexual behavior.
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John Johnson, Counseling Intern
(817) 272-3671
John Johnson, LBSW, completed his undergraduate degree in Behavioral
Science and is currently completing a master's degree in Counselor
Education at the University of North Texas. He has over 4 years of
community mental health experience, and almost 6 years experience
working in higher education. His areas of interest include
multicultural concerns, LGBT concerns and the mind-body connection.
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