Surita (she/her/hers) holds a MA in School Counseling Urban Track (School Counseling and Professional Counseling Hybrid) from Trinity Washington University, D.C. Surita has 10 years of experience working as an ELD instructor in South Korea and China. Surita has served as a School Counselor for 7 years in the Forest Grove School District. Her counseling philosophy and approach is grounded in the belief that healing and growth are possible for every individual. She uses an integrative approach rooted in solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, multicultural therapy, and mindfulness based approaches. She was born and raised in Canada, and her parents are immigrants from India. She identifies as BIPOC, and is a proud member of India's Gujjar tribe. In her role as Staff Therapist, within the Student Counseling Center, Surita is committed to fostering a safe space for students to work through personal or academic challenges as they navigate higher education. When not working, Surita enjoys dancing to classical Indian music, reading non-fiction books, traveling, and expanding her cultural awareness.