These Counseling and Psychological Services providers have particular interest, experience, or advanced training in supporting first-generation students. Students are welcome to work with these providers if they wish
Please call 212-854-2878 to schedule an appointment with a member of this team.
First Generation Students Concerns Team Members
Dr. Laura Gonzalez (she/her/hers) is a Psychologist at Columbia Health. She conducts individual psychotherapy with undergraduate and graduate students. She also conducts drop-in hours, co-leading group therapy, and participates in outreach events across campus.
Dr. Laura Gonzalez received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and completed her doctoral internship at the University of Miami Counseling Center, where she was a part of the Sexual Assault and Response Team. Before joining CPS, Dr. Gonzalez was trained in various clinical settings, including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, and college counseling centers.
Laura has extensive experience working with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, body image concerns, acculturation issues, and coping with traumatic experiences. She approaches her work from a psychodynamic and relational cultural framework, valuing the importance of relationships and the impact of one’s environment on their life. Her clinical interests include working with students facing interpersonal relationship challenges, survivors of trauma and violence, and first-generation students. Laura is bilingual (English/Spanish) and appreciates working with students from many backgrounds.
Professional Experience
- Post-doctoral Fellowship: Columbia Health, Columbia University
- Pre-doctoral Intern, University of Miami Counseling Center
- Practicum Trainee, Simmons University Counseling Center
- Practicum Trainee, The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health
- Consultant-in-Training, The Trauma Center at JRI
- Master’s Intern, The Renfrew Center
Education
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Boston College
- M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Boston College
- B.A. in Communication, Texas A&M University
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- National Latinx Psychological Association
Dr. Doreen Han-Faver joined Columbia Health in 2015. Prior to Columbia, she worked as an attending psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Hospital inpatient child/adolescent psychiatric unit and the psychiatric emergency room. She also worked in long-term outpatient treatment settings, including Charles B. Wang Community Health Center. She earned a B.A. in biochemistry at Columbia University and received her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She then completed a psychiatric residency and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Doreen's professional interests include combined psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, mood and anxiety disorders, and cross-cultural issues.
Professional Experience
- Staff Psychiatrist, The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Icahn School of Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Education
- M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- B.A., Columbia University
Certifications and Licensure
- Board Certified in Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York
Memberships
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Diana Morrobel, Ph.D., joined Columbia Health in 2013. Prior to joining Columbia Health, Diana worked as a psychologist and supervisor at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic for 11 years. In addition to her work at Columbia, she was an adjunct faculty member at Teachers College and supervised doctoral candidates in Clinical Psychology at City College. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Michigan State University and a B.A. from New York University. She completed her internship in clinical psychology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.
Diana’s professional interests include acculturative stress and adjustment, first-generation college students, developmental issues related to emerging adulthood, family and interpersonal conflicts, and mood disorders.
Professional Experience
- Psychologist/Supervisor, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Education
- Ph.D., Michigan State University
- M.A., Michigan State University
- B.A., New York University
Certifications and Licensure
- New York State Licensed Psychologist
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- National Latina/o Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Dr. Debra Domenech joined Columbia Health in 2001. Prior to Columbia, Debra was a supervising psychologist at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. In addition to her degrees from Fordham University and The City University of New York, she completed advanced training at the New York University Postdoctoral Program, where she obtained a certificate in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Debra's professional interests include psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy, cultural diversity issues, treatment of affective disorders, and couples therapy. In addition to her work at Columbia, she is a clinical instructor at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Professional Experience
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Education
- Ph.D., The City University of New York
- M.Phil., The City University of New York
- B.A., Fordham University
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of New York
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Arielle Stein joined Columbia Health in 2023. She received her Psy.D. from Pace University and her B.A. in psychology from Barnard College. Prior to joining Columbia, Arielle practiced in a variety of settings, including the adult outpatient clinic and psychiatric emergency room at Elmhurst Hospital and a group private practice. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Jacobi Hospital, and has completed externships at a public elementary school, a public high school, and an outpatient clinic. In addition to working with individuals at many different life stages, Arielle has also received specialized training in couples therapy.
Arielle’s clinical work and interests include treating those in acute crisis and those suffering from anxiety and depression in the context of major life changes, relational issues, trauma, loss, and complicated family dynamics. Arielle prioritizes creating a safe and non-judgmental space, in which individuals feel supported as they work collaboratively towards well-being and understanding.
Professional Experience
- Elmhurst Hospital
Education
- Psy.D., Pace University
- M.S. Ed., Pace University
- B.A., Barnard College
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to Practice Psychology in the State of New York
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Annette Santiago-España joined Columbia Health in 2006. She became clinical team leader of the Eating Disorders Team in 2007. Prior to Columbia, Annette served as a psychologist at Princeton University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services. She earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Indiana State University, M.A. at Andrews University, and B.A. at Rutgers University. She completed an internship in professional psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center.
Annette's professional interests include eating disorders and body image, mindfulness and spirituality, acculturation and racial/ethnic identity development. In addition to individual therapy, Annette also facilitates the women of color support group. She enjoys helping students and communities identify strengths and resources that promote healthy development.
Professional Experience
- Princeton University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center
Education
- Ph.D., Indiana State University
- M.A., Andrews University
- B.A., Rutgers University
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the States of New York and New Jersey
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Dr. Anne Goldfield joined Columbia Health in 1994. She received her Ph.D. from the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research and her B.A. in Psychology at the City University of New York. Prior to Columbia, Anne worked as a clinical psychologist at North Central Bronx Hospital (NCB) and the Bronx Psychiatric Center and was director of the psychology externship program at NCB. She completed her doctoral internship in clinical psychology at The Bronx State Psychiatric Center.
Anne's professional interests include depression, anxiety, identity issues, first generation college students, the treatment of students with alcohol and other drug concerns, and developmental issues of emerging adulthood. In her outreach capacity, Anne works closely with many campus partners and student groups, and is committed to promoting mental health awareness on campus.
Professional Experience
- North Central Bronx Hospital
- Bronx Psychiatric Center
Education
- Ph.D., Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research
- B.A., City College of New York
Certifications and Licensure
- Licensed to practice psychology in the State of New York
Languages Spoken
- English