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. Leslie recently relocated from North Carolina, where she worked in private practice, hospitals, schools, colleges, emergency services, and intensive outpatient treatment, and specialized in treatment of trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, obesity, and DID. She also has extensive experience in wellness and complimentary approaches. Leslie uses a person-centered and constructivist approach that places importance on the therapeutic relationship, personal choices, and creative collaboration with clients.
Shari Tresky, Counselor
(808) 933-3116; SSB 201
Shari received her MA in counseling psychology from UH Hilo, and has enjoyed counseling UHH students since Fall 2009. Shari strives to provide a safe, supportive space for addressing challenges related to mood, trauma, health, identity, academics, relationships and life direction. Her approach in therapy is customized to meet individual needs and preferences and includes listening, clarifying, confronting negative thinking patterns, delving into the past, emotional release, practical solutions and talking about meaning in life. Sometimes it's hard to ask for help but you don't have to struggle alone. Students are invited to work together with Shari to discover their strengths, gain new perspectives and implement their goals.
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-centred theories. Andrew invites student to explore their potential and make the most of their personal and academic experiences.