Behavioral Health Services Staff

Dr. Kevin Milligan is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor in the state of Texas. Dr. Milligan graduated with his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Milligan is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in working with survivors of trauma, clients with PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and crisis interventions. He also serves as an adjunct professor in graduate-level counseling programs and has supervised graduate-level practicum and internship students. His research interests include religion and spirituality in mental health and grief and loss. Dr. Milligan is married with three children and enjoys spending his free time with his family, going to the gym, and being involved in sports.

kmilliga@uiwtx.edu

Hey, I’m Ariel! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelors's in Sociology from Texas A&M. I’ve been working in university counseling since 2019, and I love helping students heal, overcome obstacles, and build a life that brings them joy, pride, and purpose.

I’m certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and I also love to use mindfulness practices, relationship dynamics, and existential questions to help my clients connect to their truest self. I live with my fiancé, our loveable devil cat and perfect angel dog. I’m crazy about roller skating and have played roller derby with several teams across Texas – currently Alamo City Rollergirls. I also love to play board games and video games, especially with friends.

Richard graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of TX. Richard specializes in trauma counseling and has been trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) and has a certification in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Richard has been in the field of counseling for over 17 years, 12 of which he spent serving as an active-duty Air Force Chaplain. He has worked extensively with veterans and their families from all branches of the military, specifically helping those with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders. Additionally, Richard has a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. One of Richard’s strengths is the ability to integrate the spiritual pillar of wellness in mental health counseling. Richard is an integrative Counselor which means he uses a number of counseling theories, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dynamic Relations Counseling (DRC).

He is married with three children and loves to spend time with his family, traveling, taking his dog for walks, and going for long runs.

Midwest native and Arizona-resident at heart, Addy is intentional about creating a space where clients can dive into therapeutic goals and build a therapeutic alliance that allows for authenticity, raw expression, and self-healing. At her core, she believes people have a strong capacity to grow, connect, learn, and thrive. Her approach to therapy is grounded primarily in the Polyvagal Theory and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and she also incorporates tools from emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness meditation practice, and body-centered trauma-informed care. Addy is also a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and a certified yoga practitioner and sound and vibrational healer.  Therefore, holistic well-being and the mind-body connection are emphasized within her therapeutic approach. 

After graduating from Taylor University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology/Pre-Physical Therapy, Addy graduated from Northern Arizona University with her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before joining the UIW Behavioral Health team, Addy worked primarily in inpatient rehabilitation with individuals on their journey in substance abuse and severe mental illness recovery.  Addy is married with an active pup and enjoys practicing yoga, running, hiking, camping, reading, and traveling in her free time.  

Hello, my name is Irene G. Rodriguez. I am excited to be joining the UIW Behavioral Health Services Office. This will allow me to help others as needed. I currently bring 35-plus years of Customer Service to the office and a passion for helping others with their everyday issues. On a personal note, I am married to a great husband and have furry babies (cats). We enjoy spending time at home on weekends, watching movies, and traveling.

Hello! My name is Larissa Rodriguez. I am starting my last year of my graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University – San Antonio. I recently graduated from Texas A&M – International University with my bachelor’s degree in communication disorders. During my undergrad, I realized how impactful counseling can be in a university setting. I wanted to be a part of helping college students flourish both personally and professionally.

My approach to counseling is Person-Centered therapy and Solution-Focused therapy. These approaches allow the client’s strengths and capabilities to be the driving force to achieve their goals in therapy. As college students, it’s important to prioritize your self-care and mental health during difficult times. I adopt different techniques to encourage mindfulness, change negative thinking patterns, and promote self-care. I am an empathetic individual that fosters a safe space for self-expression and allows the therapy session to be client driven.

During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking, baking, and traveling.

Hello, my name is Anthony. I am currently a United States Army Chaplain as a Clinical Pastoral Education resident pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary. I received my master’s degree at Brigham Young University in Chaplaincy and my bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University in Health Science in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care. 

As an Army Chaplain, I have worked with several populations, but mainly focused on service members and their families from all branches of the military. I have experience working with spiritual loss, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-worth, relationship issues, and trauma. I specialize as a pastoral counselor on spirituality and faith in an individual’s and a relationship’s holistic health. My approach to counseling is an integration of solution-focused pastoral counseling, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. 

In addition, being Hispanic has expanded my personal experiences, knowledge, and perspective on multiculturalism. This has created an awareness when counseling and in my everyday life, individually, with my family, and others. 

I am married and have four children and love spending time with them by adventuring to new sites, drawing and art, playing board games, watching movies, hiking, and going on walks. I enjoy drawing, cycling, cooking, soccer, and carpentry.