GPS Degree: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Jewelisa De’Bradie Harrison

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Hometown

Modesto, CA

My Greatest Supporters

My greatest supporters have been my family. My mother, Suzette, has been a steadfast person in my life supporting my dreams and cheering me on. My fiancé, Phazon, has also been my rock during this process reminding that I CAN accomplish my goals and loving me every step of the way. The countless prayers and well wishes from all my friends and family have been the foundation for my success.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite memories at Saint Mary's were the lunches I would have with my friends our first year while we spent our Saturdays in Counseling Skills Class. My colleagues shared snacks, laughs, and love. The deepest secrets and tears we shared inside and outside the classroom have informed the therapist I will be tomorrow.

My Next Chapter

I will be marrying the love of my life in 2022! The next twelve months will be dedicated to planning my wedding, applying to doctorate programs, and moving to Las Vegas, NV! My next steps will include narrowing my focus on social justice and providing equitable mental health services to underserved communities.

Favorite Quote

I want to be remembered as someone who used herself and anything she could touch to work for justice and freedom... I want to be remembered as one who tried.
— Dorothy Height

Shannon Kumar

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Hometown

Newark

My Greatest Supporters

My parents and brother for supporting me through the program. Guru ji for always being there for me. My amazing friends and boyfriend for validating me! Thank you to my cohort sisters for every single thing we have been through together on this journey!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Too many to choose from! One that sticks out to me is when Dr. Suzy Thomas had us write down our therapeutic response on our first day of Counseling Skills and then handing those papers back on our last day of class. That moment really made me believe I was in the right field.

My Next Chapter

Next, I will be working toward becoming a licensed marriage family therapist :)

Favorite Quote

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."
— Carl Rogers

Jessica Paola Dominguez

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Hometown

Napa, California

My Greatest Supporters

My parents, you both worked your whole lives to give me and my brothers the world. Thank you for always believing in me and giving me great advice. I am forever thankful.My family for always rooting for me. My amazing boyfriend who has been very supportive of me and my education- I love you! My incredible professors at SMC and friends who supported me and never let me give up. Thank you all!

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

My favorite SMC memory was being able to have class in person and doing a meditation before class.

My Next Chapter

I can't wait to start living life! I am very excited to be working full-time in a career that I am completely passionate about. I am excited to spend more time with loved ones, travel, and binge watch TV shows!

Clubs and Activities

Counseling Department Student of Color Group

Favorite Quote

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
— B.B. King
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Maya Diane Washington

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Darling Merilin Zamora

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Hometown

San Francisco, CA

My Greatest Supporters

I found strength and courage in my family and friends. When the academic journey became difficult I would seek the support of my colleagues. Completing my masters degree is a great achievement of pride for my parents, siblings and children. I am grateful for my family and peers support.

Favorite Saint Mary's Memory

Building community with my cohort and instructors are some of the fondest memories made at Saint Mary's. The fellowship and the enriching conversation about current events expanded my worldview about cultural humility, social justice and being an ally in my community.

My Next Chapter

I look forward to working as an AMFT in the next months. My long term goal is becoming a licensed therapist and explore other opportunities that lead to private practice.

Clubs and Activities

Grad Students of Color

Favorite Quote

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”
— Maya Angelou

Chelsea C. Crowe

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

Favorite Quote

"Hope is that thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us if we have the courage to reach for it and to work for it and to fight for it."
— Barack Obama
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Allie Kaelin

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

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Anisha Dhillon Singh

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

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Kyle Taylor Pettit

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor

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Karen Hamilton

Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor