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Phone: (626) 815-2109

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-4:30 p.m.

Location

Magnolia Court

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Lori Lacy, PsyD

Executive Director, University Counseling Center and Campus Wellness

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Grace Kim, PhD

Training Director

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Kim Cross

Administrative Assistant

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Mara Clark, MS, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

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Liza Campos, LMFT

Clinical Care and Crisis Manager

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Nathaniel Fernandez, PhD

Psychologist/Outreach Coordinator

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Alissa Melendez, PsyD

Psychologist/Group Coordinator

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Heather Green, APCC

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

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Lori is a licensed psychologist (PSY 26032) and has been on staff at the UCC since 2011. Lori earned a master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She is passionate about leadership development, clinical supervision, and promoting holistic wellness and belonging for students. Her areas of clinical interest include faith integration, women’s issues, food and body image concerns, and identity development.
Grace is a licensed psychologist (PSY 18558) and has been on staff since 2001. Her primary role is to serve as training director for the advanced practicum training program. Grace earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her main areas of interest include supervision and training of future mental health professionals, multicultural counseling, Asian American mental health, and identity development in emerging adults, faith/spirituality, mindfulness, and women’s issues.
Kim has worked at APU since 1998 and joined the UCC team in 2010. Kim came to the UCC with experience working in areas such as the Office of the President, the Office of Residence Life, and the Office of Campus Ministry. She loves working in the college setting and serving people. She has a great connection with students and parents, as she is also a proud APU mom—one of her daughters earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at APU.
Mara is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC 33670) and has been on staff at the UCC for more than 20 years. She earned a master’s in sports psychology from Cal Poly Pomona and a master’s in marriage and family therapy from APU. Her areas of interest include working with athletes, relationship issues, family of origin issues, personal growth, and trauma. She is also a trained and certified EMDR therapist.
Liza is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 113256) who joined the UCC team in 2023. She earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Azusa Pacific University. As a Latina psychotherapist, she is passionate about providing therapy services to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and supporting them in moments of crises. Liza is bilingual in English and Spanish. Areas of interest and experience include trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, multicultural issues, self-esteem, and identity development. Liza strives to empower individuals to discover their own strengths and resources to overcome life’s challenges.
Nathaniel is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 34106) who joined the team in 2018. A multiracial Angeleno, Nathaniel holds a PhD in clinical psychology and a master’s in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. His areas of clinical interest include sexual and gender identity development; ethnic and cultural identity development; and working with marginalized groups such as first-generation students, first nations peoples, and undocumented students. Nathaniel is also passionate about training, supervision, and preventive programming. As outreach coordinator, Nathaniel manages the Peer Educator Internship Program and coordinates outreach to students, staff, and faculty; including training, workshops, and awareness events.
Alissa is a licensed psychologist (PSY 28454) who joined the team in 2019. She earned a master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University. As a Latina psychotherapist, Alissa values providing a safe, supportive environment for diverse students facing emotional, relational, academic, and developmental challenges. Her areas of clinical interest include identity development, relationship and family of origin issues, grief, trauma, and working with marginalized and first-generation college students. Alissa is also passionate about providing training, supervision, animal-assisted intervention, and group therapy.
Heather is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#APCC8416) who joined the team in 2024. Heather earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University, and is a committed, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping others find hope and healing. She takes a holistic approach by paying attention to the connections between an individual’s mind, body, and soul—collaborating with her clients, she explores how past events might affect current relationships and struggles. Heather is interested in helping individuals overcome anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve quality of life.