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Contact Counseling & Wellness Services (CWS)
PHONE
(509) 359-2366
FAX
(509) 359-4283
cws@ewu.edu
Location & Hours
With a variety of programs and resources available, CWS maintains several offices across the Cheney campus. Learn more about each of our locations below. If you need help finding a building on campus, please see EWU’s Interactive Campus Map.
counseling office
MARTIN HALL, room 225
MON-FRI; 8AM-5PM
(CLOSED 12PM-1PM FOR LUNCH)
The Counseling Office provides mental health counseling services to EWU students. Services include ongoing individual counseling, walk-in crisis hours, single sessions, biofeedback therapy, and more. See our Counseling page for more information including eligibility requirements and paperwork process.
Wellness Services Office
University Recreation Center (URC), Room 201
The Wellness Office houses our Wellness professional staff as well as CWS student staff. In this office, you can pick up Protection Provider products, seek assistance with immunization documentation, receive financial wellness support, and connect with our Wellness team.
Central Food Pantry
TAWANKA HALL, ROOM 129E – Behind Einstein’s Brother Bagels
The Central Food Pantry provides EWU students, staff, and faculty with access to a shopper-style food pantry with a rotating stock of fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen items, as well as panty staples. See our Food Pantry page for more information such as updated hours of operation.
Recovery Lounge
Showalter Hall, Room 118
The Recovery Lounge houses our Eagles for Recovery program, providing students recovery support including regular events and weekly all-recovery meetings. See our Eagles for Recovery page for more information.
Meet Our Team
With a wide range of provided services, CWS employs a variety of professional staff to support EWU students’ wellbeing needs. Use the navigation buttons below to get familiar with our CWS team.
*Indicates Licensed Mental Health Professional
Tricia Hughes, Ph.D.
Senior Director
About Me
Tricia holds a Ph.D. in Prevention Science and brings a rich background in public health and K-12 education to her role at Eastern Washington University. Her experience includes designing health communication strategies, implementing evidence-based prevention programs, evaluating programs, facilitating community collaborations, and providing professional development. Passionate about fostering student well-being, she works to create a supportive campus community that enhances both education and overall wellness. When she’s not working, Tricia enjoys coffee and spending time with her family and dogs.
Cole Evers, M.S., LMHC *
Clinical Director
About Me
Cole has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Biology, and a Masters of Science in Counselor Education with an emphasis in mental health counseling from Eastern Washington University.
During Cole’s undergrad, he spent a semester studying psychology in Australia through EWU’s study abroad program. During Cole’s graduate program, he was a clinical mental health intern at the EWU counseling center.
After graduating with his Masters, he moved to Vancouver Washington working with non-profit mental health agencies. He gained valuable experience working with these agencies and now applies that knowledge to the university counseling setting.
He focuses on interpersonal factors and strength-based approaches to assist clients in their journey. Cole is designated as the EWU Veteran Resource Centers (VRC) liaison and works to create a line of communication and access for students using the VRC. Cole enjoys spending time with his friends and family along with reading.
Martha Staeheli, Ph.D.
Director of Wellness Services
About Me
Martha Staeheli, Ph.D., joined Eastern Washington University in 2025 and serves as the Director of Wellness. She supports campus-wide efforts to promote student wellbeing, including health education, basic needs support, financial wellness, substance use prevention, recovery support, and other initiatives that help students thrive.
Martha’s background includes public health, education, mental health, recovery, and community wellness. Before joining EWU, she was a faculty member at Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, where she focused on school mental health, recovery-oriented care, health equity, and the wellbeing of under-resourced communities and systems.
Martha is a former secondary English teacher, a public health researcher, and a yoga teacher trained in mindfulness and adaptive approaches to wellness. She is excited to be part of the EWU community and to help create supportive, connected, and wellbeing-centered environments for students.
Cole Evers, M.S., LMHC *
Clinical Director
About Me
Cole has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Biology, and a Masters of Science in Counselor Education with an emphasis in mental health counseling from Eastern Washington University.
During Cole’s undergrad, he spent a semester studying psychology in Australia through EWU’s study abroad program. During Cole’s graduate program, he was a clinical mental health intern at the EWU counseling center.
After graduating with his Masters, he moved to Vancouver Washington working with non-profit mental health agencies. He gained valuable experience working with these agencies and now applies that knowledge to the university counseling setting.
He focuses on interpersonal factors and strength-based approaches to assist clients in their journey. Cole is designated as the EWU Veteran Resource Centers (VRC) liaison and works to create a line of communication and access for students using the VRC. Cole enjoys spending time with his friends and family along with reading.
Michael Bray, MSW, MHP, LMHCA *
Psychological Counselor
About Me
Cole has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Biology, and a Masters of Science in Counselor Education with an emphasis in mental health counseling from Eastern Washington University.
During Cole’s undergrad, he spent a semester studying psychology in Australia through EWU’s study abroad program. During Cole’s graduate program, he was a clinical mental health intern at the EWU counseling center.
After graduating with his Masters, he moved to Vancouver Washington working with non-profit mental health agencies. He gained valuable experience working with these agencies and now applies that knowledge to the university counseling setting.
He focuses on interpersonal factors and strength-based approaches to assist clients in their journey. Cole is designated as the EWU Veteran Resource Centers (VRC) liaison and works to create a line of communication and access for students using the VRC. Cole enjoys spending time with his friends and family along with reading.
Debbie Chen, M.Ed., NCC, LMHCA *
Psychological Counselor; Group Coordinator
About Me
Debbie earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Educational Psychology and Counseling from National Taiwan Normal University, and later moved to the United States as an international student to complete her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling at Penn State University in 2025.
She has clinical experience working primarily with college students on concerns such as anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, academic stress, ADHD, depression, grief and loss, and relationship issues. Debbie is also passionate about advocacy for immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ communities, and survivors of intimate partner violence. Her counseling approach is grounded in a humanistic, person-centered framework, often incorporating mindfulness and solution-focused strategies.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys singing, listening to popular music, playing video games, and staying active through volleyball. A lifelong animal lover, she is equally delighted by dogs, cats, bunnies, penguins, whales or even platypuses, and often finds herself exploring wildlife centers, zoos, or aquariums. Debbie is also bilingual, speaking Mandarin and Taiwanese dialect.
James Heirs, M.A., LMHC *
Psychological Counselor
About Me
James never seems to do things in a straight line.
James graduated with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University, looking for the best way to help others. This was after getting a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio and interning with the U.S. Marshals. Once grad school was over, he worked in community mental health for a while before pivoting into the nonprofit world. Upon reflection, he decided that he was most fulfilled working as a student wellness facilitator at Gonzaga, and found a similar job at the University of Maine as an alcohol and drug educator and therapist. That led to a job as a case manager at Gonzaga, and finally to Eastern Washington University. There was a certificate in Technical Writing from the University of Washington somewhere in there, too.
His approach emphasizes empowerment, motivation, and recognizing the value in identifying and communicating emotions effectively. People are never finished, they are always a work in progress.
When not working, James is often reading, writing, watching movies, spending time with his family, and taking care of his school of fish.
Rán Henry, Psy.D. *
Licensed Psychologist; Biofeedback Coordinator
About Me
Rán was born and raised in Iceland, with a part time stint in Scotland. She came to the US as an international student and completed her graduate studies in counseling psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in 2008. She has been a full-time clinician with Eastern since 2013.
Rán’s clinical interests include anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, biofeedback and mindfulness. She draws from humanistic, solution-focused, mindfulness and acceptance based approaches to the therapeutic process.
She feels deeply honored to journey along-side students, as they navigate life’s many challenges, and is committed to showing-up for and empowering her fellow humans, while staying curious and humble in the process.
Rán loves hanging out with her family (which includes, her husband, two sons, daughter, and Golden Retriever, Charlie), traveling and being in the outdoors, whether that’s finding new trails to explore, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming in random lakes, gardening, or just watching the clouds float by. She aspires to pick up her passion for the arts again, some day.
Jeff Owens, M.S., LMHCA *
Psychological Counselor
About Me
Jeff earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology from Brigham Young University in 2000. Then, after working in the legal profession for nearly twenty years, Jeff went back to school receiving his Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Washington University.
Working as a counselor intern at Spokane Community College, Jeff developed an interest in helping college students navigate the myriad life changes and challenges commonly faced by those in pursuit of higher education. Jeff applies a person-centered approach when working with students that is rooted in both humanistic and contemplative therapeutic practices.
When he is not working with students, Jeff can be found hiking in nature, taking long neighborhood walks with his partner, traveling with his two adult children, or reading science fiction and fantasy novels with his cat “Silver”.
Hannah Smith, M.A., LMHC *
Psychological Counselor; Trainee Coordinator
About Me
Hannah earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Idaho in 2018 and went on to complete her graduate studies in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University in 2021.
During her clinical internship and postgraduate experiences, Hannah gained experience working in a variety of settings, including providing counseling to college students at Lewis-Clark State College just prior to joining the team at EWU. Hannah enjoys working with the college population and utilizes an integrative framework drawing from humanistic, strengths-based, and mindfulness approaches.
During her free time, Hannah can be found hanging out with her partner, friends, family, and her dog, Lola. Hannah also enjoys trying new things or hobbies, being outdoors, playing the piano, watching movies, and traveling.
Carla Benson
Client Services Supervisor
About Me
Carla has worked at EWU since August 2017. Her favorite part of her job is talking with students, her least favorite part of the job is cleaning the microwave.
Myranda Schee
Client Services Representative
About Me
Myranda is an EWU alum who earned their B.A. in Psychology in 2020. They returned to EWU in 2022 to serve in this position as a Client Services Representative with the mental health counseling office.
Martha Staeheli, Ph.D.
Director of Wellness Services
About Me
Martha Staeheli, Ph.D., joined Eastern Washington University in 2025 and serves as the Director of Wellness. She supports campus-wide efforts to promote student wellbeing, including health education, basic needs support, financial wellness, substance use prevention, recovery support, and other initiatives that help students thrive.
Martha’s background includes public health, education, mental health, recovery, and community wellness. Before joining EWU, she was a faculty member at Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, where she focused on school mental health, recovery-oriented care, health equity, and the wellbeing of under-resourced communities and systems.
Martha is a former secondary English teacher, a public health researcher, and a yoga teacher trained in mindfulness and adaptive approaches to wellness. She is excited to be part of the EWU community and to help create supportive, connected, and wellbeing-centered environments for students.
Sam Auble
Prevention and Recovery Center Coordinator
About Me
Sam began working in substance use treatment in 2020 and fell in love with the work and helping others. She enjoys connecting with the students, faculty, and staff at our university and other local recovery resources. Outside of campus, she love kayaking, reading, and watching Disney movies.
Tom Klaameyer, CPFC®
Financial Literacy Coordinator
About Me
Tom joins Eastern Washington University with extensive experience in education, leadership, and public service. A U.S. Air Force veteran and graduate of the University of Alaska, he spent his career in the Anchorage School District as a high school economics teacher and held leadership roles including Social Studies Department Chair, Economics Curriculum Committee Co-Chair, Athletic Director, and union president. He also served on the Anchorage Cops for Community Board and as a Public Education Health Trustee. Tom brings strong expertise in personal finance and a passion for student success to his role leading EWU’s Financial Wellness Program. He and his wife recently moved to Spokane to be closer to family and enjoy the Inland Northwest.
Emily Migliazzo, M.Ed.
Basic Needs Navigator & Homeless Outreach
About Me
Emily is a former secondary educator originally from California. She graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor’s in English Education from Long Beach State. After graduating with her Masters in Education from Gonzaga in 2020, she worked for two years as a language activist and humanities teacher at Salish School of Spokane, the largest off-reservation Language Reclamation program in the contiguous 48 states. She then taught for one year at Cheney Middle School before switching gears to working in higher education at EWU.
