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Daryllyn Harris

Daryllyn Harris, M.S.W., LICSW, Ph.D. Candidate

Faculty Counselor

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Erin Hooyboer

Erin Hooyboer

Faculty Counselor

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have been working in mental health care since 2004. I’ve served in community college counseling centers since 2017 and joined the Highline counseling team in 2022. I grew up in Olympia and love the Pacific Northwest – yes, even the rain!

My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, strengths-based, and equity focused. I believe we are each the expert on our own experiences, so I seek to build collaborative relationships of trust as the basis for exploring each person’s unique gifts and goals. I’m especially interested in how identities intersect with larger systems of oppression and finding creative approaches to navigating obstacles without losing who we are. My clinical training is grounded in social justice, humanistic, and person centered counseling with a specialty in LGBTQIA+ identity.

I’m a proud graduate of the Washington community college system, with an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from South Puget Sound Community College and Whatcom Community College. I transferred to Western Washington University to complete a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Literature, then earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Community Counseling at Seattle University. I hold certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, and Koru Mindfulness.

In my free time I love to read, spend time in queer community, and sing questionable medleys of musical theater songs to our two cats.

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Joshua Magallanes

Joshua Magallanes, MA, LMHC, NCC

Faculty Counselor

Joshua Magallanes has a critical analysis about adolescent development for queer individuals happening later in life. As individuals get older they experience “gay adolescence,” a time when one is experimenting while trying to find community. We are creative and tactical; we are forced to lead double lives while at the same time feeding just enough of ourselves in order to survive. Joshua earned his Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University and his Masters in Community Counseling from Seattle University. Joshua explores the societal constructs placed on communities of color and Queer communities as a way to continue to raise awareness and create change. Joshua has spoken and led workshops at the Students of Color conference, Annual American Counseling Association and Black and Brown Male Summit. Joshua serves as committee chair for the LGBTQIA Task Force at Highline Community College and served on the board of directors for Gay City Men’s Health Project. Currently a faculty member at Highline College teaches courses including “The LGBTQI Experience” and also Cultural Competency Practices. Joshua also owns a private practice in Seattle where he provides therapeutic services for individuals and couples for the queer community and communities of color.

~Josh believes the developmental process is never a road that is paved or less traveled; the way we travel it and experience it are what makes us marvel at the amazing products along the way. ~

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Nicole Hoyes Wilson

Nicole Hoyes Wilson, MSW, MA, LMHC, NCC

Faculty Counselor

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in my 4th year at Highline, and in my 19th year working in higher education. I’m originally from Washington, and was raised in Federal Way and Puyallup as a child of immigrant parents from Jamaica and England. I’m passionate about issues of social justice, community building, and mental health. I’m especially concerned about how systems of oppression, and experiences of discrimination impact how we think and feel about ourselves. As a therapist, I take a strengths-based approach to working with students and am influenced most by Cognitive Behavioral, Relational-Cultural, and Rogerian (person-centered) approaches to therapy. Most importantly, I believe in working in a partnership with students to assist in their healing and overall emotional and mental health.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, connecting with friends and community, and finding opportunities to laugh. I’m also a certified plant mom and love gardening.

I’ve earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University, Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with an emphasis on multi-ethnic practice at the University of Washington, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Community Counseling at Seattle University. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

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Forrest Raine Dimond

Forrest Raine Dimond

Counseling Intern

Bio coming soon!

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Larisa Wendfeldt

Director of Counseling

Larisa Wendfeldt

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and joined the Highline College community in 2023. I come from the non-profit world where I worked in different roles supporting a Counseling Department from therapist, to coordinator, to clinical management director. Prior to my life in the counseling world, I worked in restaurants in several different roles and traveled, learning about people from different countries and cultures. These experiences helped me to realize my passion for learning and understanding people’s perceptions and perspectives of the world around them and motivated me to make this part of my professional career.

I’ve earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology at University of Washington, Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A.) with a focus on systems perspective. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor, and have designations as a Mental Health Professional and a Child Mental Health Specialist with the Washington Department of Health

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Alex Lawrence

Alex Lawrence

Program Coordinator

Alex (she/her) is the Program Coordinator of the Counseling Center. She is a client service and administrative professional with over 12 years of experience across multiple industries. Alex thrives in spaces focused on connection and communication, and she enjoys encouraging and supporting the people around her.  

Alex grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies (now called Women’s and Gender Studies). Since then she has worked in bookselling, which both fueled and further fostered a lifelong love of reading and learning. Before joining Highline, Alex was the office manager of a community acupuncture clinic in Seattle. Alex believes in expanding access to education, care, and community resources. 

When not on campus, Alex also enjoys reading, making pottery, digging in the dirt in her garden, paddleboarding, making (and eating) ice cream, and spending time with her wife, cat, & friends.