Venina Baltazar

Demographics
- Cis Woman
- Straight/Heterosexual
- American Indian (Pascua Yaqui)
- Hispanic/Latinx
- Catholic
- Languages: English, Spanish
Education & License
Venina is currently pursuing her Master's degree in counseling at the University of Arizona.
Role at CAPS
Venina is currently a counselor-in-training, pursuing her Master's degree, and completing her externship at CAPS. Through this experience, she is gaining valuable skills by working with the general college student population.
Specialty Areas
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Strength-Based
Professional Interests
As a counselor-in-training, Venina integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her approach to support clients in building psychological flexibility and fostering healthier thought patterns. She is deeply interested in understanding the complexities of anxiety and depression, and is dedicated to learning effective therapeutic approaches to help individuals manage and overcome these challenges.
Personal Interests
Venina values her hobbies the most, which include crocheting, musicals, artistic expression, video gaming, and reading!