Campus Directory
Dennis Garrido
| Title: | Bilingual Counselor |
| Office: | Driehaus Center |
| Phone: | 773-298-3688 |
| Email: | garridoaviles@sxu.edu |
| Department: | Counseling Center |
Biography
Dennis Garrido Aviles, Licensed Clinical Professional (LPC), currently serves as the bilingual counselor at Saint Xavier University, where she provides one-on-one counseling to students and facilitates psychoeducational presentations for both students and staff. Her work supports emotional wellness, promotes awareness around mental health and disability, and encourages open conversations within the campus community.
Deeply committed to serving the Latinx/Hispanic community, Dennis offers therapy in both English and Spanish. She is passionate about increasing access to counseling services in underserved communities and educating others on the importance of disability awareness and inclusion.
Education
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
North Park University
B.S. in Psychology
Saint Xavier University
B.A. in Spanish in the Professions
Saint Xavier University
Areas of Specialization
- Young Adults
- Anxiety and Depression
- Attachment Disorders
- Autism
- Relationship Issues
- Stress Management, Work-Life Balance and Life Transitions
- Disability Awareness
- Multicultural Counseling.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Presentations/Publications/Productions
Garrido Aviles, D., and Andrade R., “Leadership Styles.”