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Community Advising Network

The Community Advising Network (CAN) is comprised of a diverse team of counselors who are here to help students achieve their goals and address factors that may be affecting their academic success.  CAN Counselors are here to support students through informal consultations and/or through therapy. To schedule your first appointment with a CAN counselor, reach out to them directly via email rather than scheduling through Health-e-Messaging. You can find their contact information in the profiles below.

CAN Community Counselors can help:

  • Time Management
  • Academic Difficulties
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Addiction Issues
  • Family Expectations
  • Relationship Issues
  • Balancing Activism and Academics
  • Questioning Sexuality and Coming Out
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Immigration Concerns
  • Stress Management

CAN works closely with the following campus units:

Community Advising Network (CAN) Staff

Cresencia Cruz, LMFT

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services

Erica Gallegos, LMFT

  • Community Counselor

Jon De Paul Dunbar, LCSW

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services

Tatum Phan, Ph.D.

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services

Sara Ruebelt, Ph.D, LMFT

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services

Mary Schellentrager, LMFT

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services

Tracy Thomas, LMFT

  • Community Counselor
  • Counseling Services