Position Title
Community Counselor
- Counseling Services
Partner Units
Native American Student Success Center (NASSC)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Location(s)
- South Hall
- Native Nest/University House
Contact Information
These communication methods are intended for staff, faculty, students, and community communications. To make an initial appointment, please send an email to Cresencia at [email protected]. Students who have already established care with Cresencia are advised to use Health-e-Messaging for all communications.
Education
M.S. in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, San Diego State University
B.A. in Psychology and Chicano Studies, California States University Fresno
How I work with Students:
I come from a holistic and trauma-informed approach with an emphasis on compassion. It is my goal to create a safe environment in which each student feels welcomed, understood and accepted as their true self. This will allow me to help tailor your sessions to meet your specific needs.
I provide support with managing symptoms of trauma, anxiety and depression by teaching coping skills such as: butterfly hug (EMDR based), guided meditation, container exercise, body scans, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises.
I work with all students and have specialty interests that include Trauma, Work-Trauma, Inter-generational trauma, Historical trauma, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family System, Social Justice, Impact of language, Somatic therapy, Identity, LGBTQIA+
About Me
I joined UC Davis after years of providing culturally and linguistically (English & Spanish) competent therapy services to underrepresented and underserved communities in San Diego and Fresno County. For the last 4 years, I’ve primarily worked with the indigenous population in Fresno County by either providing individual therapy services or support during Gathering of Native American (GONA) youth camps.
Identities that Represent Me
- Former First Generation Student
- Ñuu Savi/Mixteca, Oaxaqueña, Indigenous