Contact Us & FAQ
Office Location: Brotman Hall, Room 226
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Email: CAPS@csulb.edu
Phone: 562-985-4001
Fax: 562-985-8817
CAPS Instagram: @csulbcaps
Health and Wellness Instagram: @csulbhealth_wellness
Mailing Address
Counseling and Psychological Services
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard, BH-226
Long Beach, CA 90840
For Immediate Assistance
In crisis? Text BEACH to 74-17-41 for free 24/7 mental health crisis support
Beach Wellness | California State University Long Beach
Help Compass (youatcsulb.com), anonymous 24/7 support for CSULB
CAPS Staff
Amanda De Loera-Morales, LCSW
Director
Domonique Rood, LMFT, DrPH
Associate Director of Clinical Services
Abby Bradecich, PsyD
Counselor
Beth Sullivan, PsyD
Counselor
Beth.Sullivan@csulb.edu
Christina Zavalza, PsyD
Training Coordinator/Counselor
Christina.Zavalza@csulb.edu
Christopher Leal
Outreach Coordinator
Christopher.Leal@csulb.edu
Clarissa Green- Anicich, PsyD
Counselor
Clarissa.Green@csulb.edu
Diane S. Hayashino, PhD
Counselor
Diane.Hayashino@csulb.edu
Ferdinand Arcinue, PhD
Counselor
Ferdinand.Arcinue@csulb.edu
Ilene Gonzalez, LMFT
Counselor
Ilene.Gonzalez@csulb.edu
Judy L. Prince, PsyD
Counselor
Judy.Prince@csulb.edu
Kimberly Llontop
CAPS/SHS Administrative Support
Kirstyn Yuk Sim Chun, PsyD
Counselor
Lauren Jensen, PhD
Counselor
Lauren.Jensen@csulb.edu
Lesley Graves, PhD
Counselor
Lesley.Graves@csulb.edu
Evelyn Ro, LCSW
Counselor
Evelyn.Ro@csulb.edu
Rachelle Ang, LCSW
Case Manager
Rachelle.Ang@csulb.edu
Rosa Lagunas
CAPS Lead Peer Program Coordinator
CAPS-RisingTides@csulb.edu
Rosa Moreno-Alcaraz, PhD
Counselor
Rosa.Moreno@csulb.edu
Shelly-Ann Collins, PhD
Counselor
Shelly.Collins@csulb.edu
Yuset Nevarez
CAPS/SHS Administrative Support
Margarita Calzadilla-Kishimoto, LCSW
Counselor
Marni Wratchford, LMFT
Counselor
Marni.Wratchford@csulb.edu
Nishan Palaniyandi,LCSW
Counselor
Nishan.Palaniyandi@csulb.edu
Waynette Wasano-Jones, LCSW
Counselor
Waynette.Wasano-Jones@csulb.edu
Erika Mancilla, LMFT
Counselor
Erika.Mancilla@csulb.edu
Edilu Medina-Arias
Peer Program Coordinator
CAPS-RisingTides@csulb.edu
Victoria Esparza
Operations Coordinator
Megan Brown, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Megan.Brown@csulb.edu
Liana Krisht, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Weiying (Lucky) Chen, M.A, M.S. Ed.
Doctoral Intern
Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 2025, there are 21.25 FTE counselors providing direct student service - the largest number ever at CSULB.
Call 562-985-4001 or visit Brotman Hall Room 226 during university operating hours.
Yes! On-call counselors are available during university operating hours for urgent needs.
Call 562-985-4001 to connect with a counselor by phone, or text BEACH to 741741 for immediate support in English or Spanish.
No. Since 2020, CAPS has not had a waitlist.
The first available appointment fluctuates every day based on counselor availability. Sometimes we can schedule you an appointment within the same week and other times it might be a little longer, but we’ll let you know when you call! You might also want to pick a time that’s more convenient for you.
Currently enrolled CSULB students. Faculty and staff can be referred to the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program or Life Matters by Empathia.
Counseling services are free for currently enrolled students.
Individual counseling, group counseling, drop-in spaces.
There are no session limits on student appointments with CAPS. Steps for care are discussed between each provider and student.
Yes! Information you share is confidential except in cases of safety concerns (harm to self or others) or as required by law.
Yes! Both in-person and virtual appointments are available.
Parents can call for general information, but details about student visits are confidential unless the student provides written consent to share information.
