College of Liberal Arts
Cassandra Moreno, LPC
Gebauer Building (GEB) 1.304
(512) 471-4003
CARE Drop-In Support
Stop by to talk with Cassy about a concern, ask questions or explore your options. No appointment is needed.
Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (JES) A225-A (COLA Well-Being Center)
Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.
Need to connect another way?
New to CARE?
Leave a message for your counselor or learn more about the program. Complete the CARE contact form.
Already working with Cassy?
Use the MyUHS/CMHC Portal to send a secure message.
Please do not email your CARE counselor. Use the secure portal for communication.
Meet Cassy
Cassy is a licensed professional counselor in the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) program. She provides confidential mental health support for students in the College of Liberal Arts and partners with faculty and staff to support student well-being.
Cassy enjoys helping students navigate anxiety, depression, trauma and life challenges through a culturally responsive, person-centered approach. Her areas of professional interest include multiculturalism, anxiety, depression and trauma. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed care to help students build resilience and develop practical coping skills. Cassy is also fluent in Spanish and provides bilingual counseling services for students who feel more comfortable speaking in Spanish.
How Cassy Can Help
Students can meet with Cassy to discuss:
- Stress and anxiety
- Academic concerns
- Depression
- Trauma
- Identity and multicultural concerns
- Relationships
- Life transitions and adjusting to college
- Personal challenges
- Connecting with campus resources
Services
- Short-term counseling
- Crisis support
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Group recommendations
Faculty and Staff Consultation
Faculty and staff are encouraged to consult with Cassy about concerns related to a student, available resources or strategies for supporting students in distress. You can also use the contact form to send her a message.
Workshops and Outreach
Cassy offers presentations and workshops for students, faculty and staff on topics such as:
- Stress management
- Test anxiety
- Perfectionism
- Supporting students in distress
- Other mental health and well-being topics
Catherine Ciano, PhD, MBA
Parlin Hall (PAR) 115
Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (JES) A225-A (COLA Well-Being Center)
(512) 232-3461
CARE Drop-In Support
Stop by to talk with Dr. Catherine about a concern, ask questions or explore your options. No appointment necessary.
Parlin Hall (PAR) 115
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (JES) A225-A (COLA Well-Being Center)
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Need to connect another way?
New to CARE?
Leave a message for your counselor or learn more about the program. Complete the CARE contact form.
Already working with Dr. Catherine?
Use the MyUHS/CMHC Portal to send a secure message.
Please do not email your CARE counselor. Use the secure portal for communication.
Meet Dr. Catherine
Dr. Catherine is a licensed psychologist with the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) program. She provides confidential mental health support for students in the College of Liberal Arts and partners with faculty and staff to support student well-being.
Dr. Catherine takes a collaborative, compassion-focused approach to counseling and incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion regulation, motivational enhancement and mindfulness-based techniques. Her professional interests include health psychology, financial psychology, perfectionism and scarcity and abundance mindsets.
How Dr. Catherine Can Help
Students can meet with Dr. Catherineto discuss:
- Stress and anxiety
- Academic concerns
- Depression
- Trauma
- Relationships
- Life transitions and adjusting to college
- Personal challenges
- Connecting with campus resources
Services
- Short-term counseling
- Crisis support
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Group recommendations
Faculty and Staff Consultation
Faculty and staff are encouraged to consult with Dr. Catherine about concerns related to a student, available resources or strategies for supporting students in distress. You can also use the contact form to send her a message.
Workshops and Outreach
Dr. Catherine offers presentations and workshops for students, faculty and staff on topics such as:
- Stress management
- Test anxiety
- Perfectionism
- Supporting students in distress
- Other mental health and well-being topics