Counseling Services Staff

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Leslie Armeniox, PhD, LPC, BC-DMT, Associate Director

Leslie is a seasoned professional with many years of experience offering counseling services to people of all ages. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters in Creative Arts in Therapy with a specialty in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hahnemann University (now Drexel), and is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. Previously she worked in private practice, hospitals, schools, colleges, emergency services, and intensive outpatient treatment, and specialized in treatment of trauma, relationships, social anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, obesity, and depression. She also has extensive experience in wellness and complimentary medicine approaches. Leslie uses a person-centered and constructivist approach that places importance on the therapeutic relationship, personal choices, compassion, and creative collaboration with clients.

 

Andrew Polloi, Counselor

(808) 974-7399; SSB 205

Andrew received his MA in counseling psychology from UH Hilo. Andrew seeks to create a supportive, culturally sensitive, understanding, sincere and approachable working alliance. Andrew's approach to counseling is based on cognitive-behavioral theories and humanistic and person-centered theories. Andrew invites student to explore their potential and make the most of their personal and academic experiences.