Interdisciplinary Team

Together, we're here to support you

The Personal Growth and Counseling Center (PGCC) at Cal State Monterey Bay is home to a caring, inclusive team of mental health professionals who provide accessible support to students. Our interdisciplinary team includes licensed psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and graduate-level trainees — all working together to help students thrive.

Whether you're facing academic stress, relationship challenges, or identity exploration, you'll be welcomed into a space where your experiences are respected and your well-being is our priority.

Our clinicians represent a variety of backgrounds, specialties, and lived experiences. This diversity allows us to better reflect and support CSUMB’s vibrant student community.

Together, we bring:

• Expertise in culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
• Experience supporting LGBTQIA+ students, first-gen college students, BIPOC students, and international students
• A shared belief that you don’t have to face challenges alone

Learn more about our services, meet our team, or drop by during walk-in hours. We're here for you.

Meet Our Team

Amy Miller, PsyD - Counselor Faculty; Clinical & Training Lead

Jessica Lopez, LMFT - Counselor Faculty; Clinical & Outreach Lead

Maria Dalhammer, LCSW - Counselor Faculty

Emiliano Lopez, LCSW - Counselor Faculty 

Chelle Tran, PhD - Counselor Faculty

Ariel Shepard - Office Coordinator

Chloe Brown, LMFT - Special Consultant

Sydney Minchin, M.A. - Doctoral Intern

Aantuu Mengistu, M.A. - Doctoral Intern

Michaela Dubois, M.S. - Doctoral Intern

Natalia Figueroa Casiano, Psy.D. - Counselor Faculty

Patricia Colera, Psy.D. - Counselor Faculty

Carissa Surace, LMFT - Special Consultant

Madison Perez - MSW Intern

Adriana Gutierrez - MSW Intern

Justine McCombs-Porchas - MSW Intern