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Meet the CSDC Professional & Support Staff
- Woolee An, Ph.D.
- Alison "Ali" Anglen
- Danielle Carreira Ching
- Andrew "Andy" Young Choi, Ph.D.
- Allison Drazba
- Jesse Hutchison, Ph.D.
- Patrick Jichaku, Ph.D.
- Elizabeth Johnson, Psy.D.
- Alexander Khaddouma, Ph.D.
- Tommie Laba, Ph.D.
- Stephanie Lee, M.Ed.
- Zhen Li, Ph.D.
- Lu-Yen "Stephanie" Lin
- Talaivosa "Ate" Moala, B.A.
- Koret Munguldar
- Linda Nahulu, M.D.
- Trystin Nakayama, B.A.
- Julie Nishihira, Psy.D.
- Kendyl Oshiro
- Allyson M. Tanouye, Ph.D.
Woolee An, Ph.D.
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University;
M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Missouri State University.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2019
Professional Interests: Anxiety and Anxiety-related issues, Depression, Student-athletes' mental health, International students’ mental health, Substance use, Diversity (Cross-cultural and Multicultural issues), Contextual factors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Andrew "Andy" Young Choi, Ph.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist; Coordinator of Practicum Training
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2019;
M.A. in Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2018;
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2015;
B.S. in Psychology, University of Utah, 2013;
B.S. in Sociology, University of Utah, 2013.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2018
Professional Interests: Asian American psychology; emerging adults/young professionals; health behavior/promotion; LGBTQ issues; men's issues; psychodynamic psychotherapy; racism/race-related stress; relationship/intimacy concerns.
Jesse Hutchison, Ph.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist; Co-Coordinator of Peer Fellow Program
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, American University, 2014;
M.A. in Psychology, American University, 2012;
A.B. in Psychology and English, Cornell University, 2006.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2022; also 2013-2015
Professional Interests: Individual and group psychotherapy; Psychodynamic, insight-oriented, and integrative therapies; boundaries and self-care.
Patrick Jichaku, Ph.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1994;
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1987;
B.A., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 1981.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2009
Professional Interests: Individual, group, and couple & family counseling and psychotherapy; crisis counseling; mindfulness meditation and its psychological applications; person-centered cultural psychology; personality assessment.
Elizabeth Johnson, Psy.D.
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology - Biola University, Los Angeles, 2023;
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology - Biola University, Los Angeles;
B.A. in Psychology, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2022
Professional Interests: Adjustment/life transitions; multicultural diversity; romantic relationship health; stress management; self-care promotion; psychological assessments.
Alexander Khaddouma, Ph.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist; Coordinator of Clinical Services
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2018;
M.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2014;
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2011.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2017
Professional Interests: Romantic relationship health; couple therapy; family therapy; young adult psychological health.
Tommie Laba, Ph.D.
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2023;
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2020;
B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Sociology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2014.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2022
Professional Interests: Cognitive behavioral therapy; anxiety; depression; stress management and promotion of self-care; multicultural and diversity related concerns; women's issues.
Stephanie Lee, M.Ed.
Position: Coordinator of Testing; Case Manager; Co-Coordinator of Staff Development
Education: M.Ed. in Educational Foundations, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2020;
B.A. in Psychology and Minor in Religion,
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2006.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2018
Professional Interests: Student affairs; student development; gender issues; personality types; cultural identity
Zhen Li, Ph.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist; Coordinator of Outreach
Education: Ph..D. in Counseling Psychology, Brigham Young University. 2017;
Master of Second Lanuage Teaching, Utah State University, 2021;
B.S. in Psychology, Central China Normal University, 2012;
LL.B. in Sociology, Central China Normal University, 2012
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Affiliated with CSDC since: 2022
Professional Interests: Mindfulness- and acceptance-based theories; anxiety; trauma; group therapy; multicultural/diversity issues; faith crisis/transitions; international students; self-compassion.
Talaivosa "Ate" Moala, B.A.
Position: Instructional and Student Support Specialist
Education: B.A. in Political Science and Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2013 and 2016.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2008
Linda Nahulu, M.D.
Position: Psychiatrist
Education: M.D., University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, JABSOM, 1987.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2009
Professional Interests: Native Hawaiian Mental Health, Suicide; Suicidal-Related Behaviors and Prevention relating to Indigenous Pacific Islander in the United States.
Trystin Nakayama, B.A.
Position: Office Manager and Executive Assistant to the Director
Education: B.A. in Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2009.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2013
Julie Nishihira, Psy.D.
Position: Licensed Psychologist; Co-Coordinator of Peer Fellow Program; Co-Coordinator of Staff Development
Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Argosy University, 2017;
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Argosy University, 2011;
B.A. in Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu, 2004.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 2016
Professional Interests: Humanistic therapy; transitional/life issues; anxiety; self-esteem; career counseling; self-care
Allyson M. Tanouye, Ph.D.
Position: Director and Chief Psychologist; Interim Coordinator of Training, Coordinator of Counselor-in-Residence Program, and Coordinator of Post-Doctoral Training
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990;
M.Ed. in Counselor Education, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa;
B.S. in Human Development, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Affiliated with CSDC since: 1991
Professional Interests: Training and supervision; multicultural diversity; career life development; self-esteem in women.
Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC)
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services
Room 312
Phone: (808) 956-7927
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CSDC Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appointments begin at 8:30 a.m.
Urgent or crisis services are available daily 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. hours. (view map)
(For crises / emergencies after hours, click here)
Our Staff
CSDC services are provided by well-trained professionals in various areas. The center is staffed by licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, post-doctoral level counselors, and testing specialists, as well as pre-doctoral intern and practicum counselors.
Furthermore, the center's administration is managed by a receptionist and student assistants.