Wellness Lounge

Our Mission, Our Team

Our Mission

Psychological Services and Personal Counseling offer all students a confidential, non-judgmental space to receive support from licensed professionals to promote wellness, success, and hope.

Values Statement

Hope: We serve students to help them feel they are not alone, and we are here to instill hope.

Collaboration: We provide collaborative mental health prevention and awareness to all students and the greater Foothill community.

Community: We collaborate with external resources to ensure continuity of care.

Equity: We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to all students, with sensitivity towards students from underserved populations.

Wellness: In order to advance wellness goals, we offer confidential services that explore various stressors, promote safety, and implement tools that assist students in meeting their academic and personal goals.

Advocacy: From a lens of advocacy, we develop our programs and services based on student need.

Self-Care: We promote a supportive, safe, cooperative work environment while nurturing our own self-care.

Meet Our Staff

Bringing Hope When You Need It the Most

The Mental Health & Wellness Center team is made up of experienced, compassionate professionals who are committed to supporting students through life’s challenges. From counseling and crisis support to wellness education and outreach, our staff provides a welcoming, confidential, and inclusive space where students can feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their Foothill College journey.

We also employ student Wellness Ambassadors, as well as clinical interns.

Meet Our Success Team

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Patricia Meza Parada

Administrative Assistant II

650.949.7184

mezaparadapatricia@fhda.edu

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Alexis Donato

LMFT Department Chair, Counselor/Instructor

650.949.7668

donatoalexis@fhda.edu

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Lisa Slede

LMFT Counselor

650.949.7020

sledelisa@fhda.edu

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Clifton Der Bing

PsyD Counselor & Instructor

650.949.7910

derbingclifton@foothill.edu

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Jenny McGrath

Part-Time Counselor

650.949.7914

mcgrathjenny@fhda.edu

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Contact Us

Mental Health & Wellness Center

Building 2100, Office 2120 Campus Center,
Lower Level (next to Health Center)
650.949.7910
fhmhwc@foothill.edu

Office Hours

Mon – Thur: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop-In Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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