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Clinical Staff

Psychiatry Resident

  • Meghan Oneil, MD, PhD
  • Becky Bay, MD

Practicum Students

Clinical Staff

Susan A. Hawkins, J.D., Psy.D.

is the Director of CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). Dr. Hawkins is a licensed psychologist in Washington and Pennsylvania. She is also licensed as a lawyer in California where she practiced public interest and mental health law before becoming a psychologist. In addition to expertise in young adult development and college mental health issues, Dr. Hawkins is a generalist who has worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings, including universities, schools, hospitals and community mental health agencies. With an understanding of personality and psychological functioning grounded in psychodynamic theory, she integrates developmental, interpersonal, cognitive and other approaches in her clinical work. Additional special interest areas include grief and loss; life transitions; sexual orientation and gender identity; chronic illness and disability, and legal-ethical issues in psychology. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University (Pennsylvania) and her juris doctor from Hastings College of Law (California).

E-mail Dr. Susan Hawkins: shawkins@seattleu.edu

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Kimberly Caluza, Psy.D., Assistant Director

received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Multicultural & Community Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 2000. Prior to joining Seattle University, Dr. Caluza worked as a licensed psychologist at the University of San Francisco, where she served as Training Director. She has also worked extensively with individuals and families in substance abuse recovery at Kaiser Permanente. In addition to being a generalist, Dr. Caluza utilizes an integrationist approach to psychotherapy (including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, systems and multicultural theories). Her professional interests include identity development, multiracial identity, resilience in the face of oppression, Asian Pacific American health and traditional healing practices.
E-mail Dr. Kimberly Caluza: caluzak@seattleu.edu

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J.W. Robertson-Howell, Psy.D., L.I.C.S.W., Training Coordinator

received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University - Seattle (2005) and his M.S. in Social Work from University of Texas - Austin (2000). He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the University of Washington Counseling Center and has received formalized training in two community mental health clinics, a male adolescent inpatient facility and an alternative high school. He is a generalist clinically and has expertise, training and experience in college developmental and mental health concerns. He utilizes an integrative approach for psychotherapy drawing upon psychodynamic, interpersonal, developmental and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Areas of special interest include men's issues in therapy, sexual orientation and transgender issues, alcohol and substance abuse, couples counseling, cultural and identity issues, and grief and loss issues. Jay also serves as the training coordinator for CAPS.

E-mail Dr. Jay Robertson-Howell: jroberts@seattleu.edu

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Mehvash Ali, Ph.D., Outreach Coordinator

is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Ali recently joined Seattle University after working in counseling centers at University of Washington, and Ohio State University. She is a generalist psychologist who utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal theories. Areas of interest include minority (religious, cultural, and sexual orientation) issues, anxiety disorders, identity issues, development and adjustment issues, and relationship problems

E-mail Dr. Mehvash Ali: alim@seattleu.edu

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Feliza Guidero, Psy.D. 

received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver (2008). She recently joined CAPS after working at the counseling center at the University of Oregon. Feliza is a generalist clinically and uses an integrative approach to psychotherapy, including multicultural and interpersonal theories. Areas of interest includ body image and eating concerns, trauma, identity development, anxiety, and relationship problems.

E-mail Dr. Feliza Guidero: guiderof@seattleu.edu

 

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Michael Maguire, Psy.D. 

received his doctorate in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California (2008). He recently joined CAPS after completing his internship and postdoc at the counseling center at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Maguire is a generalist clinically and uses an integrative approach to psychotherapy, including interpersonal/relational, cognitive-behavioral and social justice theories. His areas of interest include depression, anxiety/panic, relationship issues, trauma, grief/loss, transition, acculturation, identity issues, personality development, men's issues, power and privilege/oppression, and wilderness therapy.

E-mail Dr. Michael Maguire: maguirmi@seattleu.edu

 

Psychiatric Resident

Meghan O’Neil, MD, PhD

received her M.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2006. She had previously received her Ph.D. from UCLA in 2004 in Neuroscience.  She is currently in her fourth and final year of the Psychiatry Residency Training Program at the University of Washington. Her interests include psychotherapy, and alcohol and substance abuse.  She plans to pursue a one-year addictions fellowship after completing her residency training.

E-mail Dr. Meghan O'Niel: v-oneilm@seattleu.edu

Becky Bay, MD 

is currently a senior psychiatry resident at the University of Washington.  Dr. Bay was born and raised in Seattle. During her youth she traveled widely and lived in the Middle East for more than 10 years.  Dr. Bay returned to Seattle where she completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a masters degree in Public Health, Medical School and a residency in Public Health and Preventive Medicicne all at the University of Washington.From 1994 through 2007 she practiced medicine in numerous settings before starting her current residency. Dr. Bay has special interests in gender identity disorders as well as inmate rights and the quality of health and mental health care behind bars. 

E-mail Dr. Becky Bay: v-bayb@seattleu.edu

Practicum Students

Ashly J. Lambert, J.D., M.A.,

 is a psychology trainee currently in her fourth year of her doctoral training at Seattle Pacific University. Prior to pursuing her degree in clinical psychology, Ms. Lambert received a law degree from Seattle University in 2002, and, following graduation she worked with adolescents with learning disabilities. Prior to her training at CAPS, Ms. Lambert received training at Western State Hospital and currently runs a social skills group for adolescents dealing with fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effects. In addition to being a generalist, she utilizes a systems perspective and incorporates interpersonal theory and cognitive behavior techniques into her practice of psychology. Her professional interests include identity development, relationships issues, family dynamics, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.

E-mail Ashly J. Lambert: v-lambea@seattleu.edu

Jennie Temple, M.S.W. 

is a fourth year practicum student from the Clinical Psychology Doctorate program at Argosy University – Seattle.  She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington in 1995. She has a certification as a Child Mental Health Specialist and has worked in that capacity for the Shoreline School District.  She has over six years experience working in community mental health with adults and families.  Jennie has worked in both outpatient and residential counseling facilities and an alternative high school setting. She is a generalist who draws upon integrated methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy, systems therapy, and post-modern therapies to guide her clinical work. Her interests are in personal growth through mindfulness and purposeful living, working with anxiety and mood disorders, and treating trauma survivors.

E-mail Jennie Temple: v-templj@seattleu.edu

 

 

 

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