Adriana serves as the Embedded Clinician for graduate students in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She likes to create a fun, supportive, and safe environment while prioritizing compassion and empathy. She approaches her work from a culturally responsive framework while recognizing, building on, and enhancing individual strengths. Adriana values empowerment, advocacy, and social justice.
She provides short-term counseling services pertaining but not limited to: Anxiety and depression • Adjustment and developmental concerns • Interpersonal conflict • Self-esteem • Concerns related to life transitions • Gender Identity • Sexuality • Romantic Relationships • Substance use concerns • Academic, employment and career related concerns • Difficulty with concentration, focus or memory • Sexual violence/misconduct • Racial Trauma
In her free time, Adriana enjoys being with her family, playing outdoors with her dog Obie, sipping on coffee or a cold coke zero, and occasionally spending time on binging reality television.
Short-term counseling, as employed by college counseling centers, operates on a focused and outcome-oriented treatment model. This approach prioritizes addressing the specific issue causing distress for the individual rather than delving extensively into past experiences, such as childhood events. The emphasis lies in efficiently identifying and implementing solutions to the immediate concerns, allowing individuals to navigate, and overcome their challenges within a shorter time frame. This targeted method aligns with the unique needs and time constraints often present in a college setting, providing practical and timely support to those seeking assistance.
Graduate Students requesting counseling support can reach Adriana by filling out the Embedded Clinician Request Form
Adriana’s support does not entail urgent or immediate counseling support needs. Any student requiring urgent support for a crisis may call the UCC at 412-648-7930 at any time to speak directly with a clinician.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911 or Pitt Police at 412-624-2121.