Mariel Alano, M.A., M.S.

SHCS Service Announcement

Due to scheduled union action on 
Tuesday, April 1st, 
there may be a reduction in services at SHCS. 

We are taking necessary precautions to assure your visit to SHCS during that timeframe goes smoothly. 

Anytime, including when SHCS has reduced services, students can call the following resources: 

Medical:  

Medical Advice Nurse at 530-752-2349 

Counseling:  

Counseling Services 24 Hour Consultation Line: 530-752-0871  or

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: at 988

Additional support is available:  LiveHealth Online for SHIP students (virtual medical and mental health care) and UWill (virtual mental health care).

Mariel Alano

Doctoral Intern

  • Counseling Services
she/her/hers

How I Work With Students

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that is safe, nonjudgmental and collaborative in which students can explore their own experiences and challenges openly. My approach integrates solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide tools and techniques that are tailored to each of the student’s needs. My approach is informed by cultural humility and understanding of intersectionality, ensuring that I recognize and respect each student’s complex and intersecting identities, experiences, and backgrounds. I aim to empower and support students to build on their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and help them navigate their personal and academic goals.
 
I work with all students and have a specialty area working in Asian American mental health, Filipinx mental health, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC mental health, anxiety and depression, life transitions, interpersonal issues, international, immigrant, and first-generation students, acculturation and adjustment stressors.

Languages Spoken

Proficient in English, Tagalog

About Me

I was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and moved to the Bay Area in my early teens. I’m a UC Davis alumnus and received my BA degree in Psychology here and received my MA from Teachers College Columbia University. I’m currently working towards my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. I previously worked at a community college for 3 years providing short-term therapy to a diverse population of college students and also worked in community mental health, hospital/medical and VA settings as well. I enjoy traveling, reading, watching Broadway shows, practicing hot yoga, trying out boba spots, and spending time with my family, friends, and my senior dog Miku.

Identities that Represent Me

  • Asian Pacific Islander
  • Filipinx