Counseling and Psychological Services
Kerri Varela, LICSW
Assistant Director for CAPS, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Biography
- Graduate Degree: Boston University MSW (LICSW)
- Training/Past Experiences: Providence Public Schools, The Providence Center, Bridgewater State University
- Therapeutic Approach/Clinical Interests: Integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet students' needs and preferences, Relational, strength-based, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, Life transition, Identity formation/development, Relationships/relationship issues, First-generation college students, Historically marginalized communities
- Languages: English, Cape Verdean Kriolu and Spanish
- Personal Interests: Born and raised in RI, first generation Cape Verdean-American; loves being near the ocean, traveling, streaming movies/TV shows, TikTok and anything related to the Fall.
- Favorite Quote: "You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can't predict the weather” - André 3000