Steven Martel (he/him)
Program Chair/Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: steven.martel@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-2405
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Dr. Steven Martel is a licensed clinical psychologist and Chair of the Counseling Center and Human Development curriculum. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the Washington School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Seattle (AUS) where he focused on sexuality and multicultural issues. He also holds a M.A. degree in …more about Steven Martel (he/him)
Tori Raftery
Program Specialist/Front Desk
- Email: tori.raftery@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-5747
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201
Biography:
After serving in the US Navy, Tori earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications and transitioned into roles focused on marketing, communications, and administrative support. She enjoys creating systems that make work easier, supporting teams behind the scenes, and ensuring things run smoothly. Now at Bellevue College’s Counseling Center, she’s excited to assist students at …more about Tori Raftery
Ana Bravo – Fluent Spanish
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: ana.bravo@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-2582
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Ana Bravo was born and raised in Mexico and, a few years after graduating from college, she moved to Seattle. She earned a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Bastyr University / Leadership Institute of Seattle, with a focus on Systems Counseling. She completed a supervised internship and externship at Youth Eastside Services, working …more about Ana Bravo – Fluent Spanish
Anna Dolgushina – Fluent Russian
Mental Health Counseling Intern
- Email: anna.dolgushina@bellevuecollege.edu
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Anna is a graduate student in the Master of Counseling program at Bastyr University. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked as a career coach, supporting individuals from diverse immigrant backgrounds in finding meaningful work and building a sense of belonging in their professional lives. Therapeutically, she is especially interested in supporting clients through life …more about Anna Dolgushina – Fluent Russian
Belle Nishioka (she/her)
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: b.nishioka@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-2152
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Belle Nishioka holds a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from Antioch University, Seattle, and a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs/Japanese language from the University of Puget Sound, where she graduated with honors. She is passionate about supporting students in achieving their academic and professional goals. She began working as a therapist in 1998, spending nine years in mental health …more about Belle Nishioka (she/her)
Harlan Lee
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: harlan.lee@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-4042
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Harlan’s career in higher education began in 1991 as an academic advisor in a TRIO program. Since that time he has worked in multiple departments at three different colleges in a variety of positions such as a program coordinator, transfer specialist, faculty counselor, and department chair. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University, …more about Harlan Lee
Jamila Bates
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: jamila.bates@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-4232
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Jamila Bates is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an M.S. in the Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan College and a B.A. in Sociology from The George Washington University. She has worked in numerous educational and community settings in the US, Morocco and Thailand. In her counseling she works to provide a safe place for …more about Jamila Bates
Kattie Phương Dung Đặng – Fluent Vietnamese
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: kattie.dang@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-2173
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
As a Counselor at Bellevue College, Kattie currently hold an independent Mental Health Counselor License through Washington State’s Department of Health. She obtained her Bachelor of Science at the University of Washington in Psychology and her Master of Arts in Education in Community Counseling at Seattle University. Her training consisted of individual counseling as well …more about Kattie Phương Dung Đặng – Fluent Vietnamese
Yu-ting Su – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese
Faculty/Mental Health Counselor
- Email: yu-ting.su@bellevuecollege.edu
- Phone: 425-564-4023
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Yu-ting was born and grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. She attended National Chengchi University in Taiwan where she obtained her B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She then worked at the Counseling Services of National Chengchi University for two years before she decided to study abroad. She obtained her Ph.D. in …more about Yu-ting Su – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese
Ziyu Jin – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese
Mental Health Counseling Intern
- Email: ziyu.jin@bellevuecollege.edu
- Office Location: Counseling Center – U 201 & Online/Remote
Biography:
Ziyu Jin is a graduate student in the Master of Counseling program at Arizona State University, dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health care. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive and accessible counseling for young adults navigating the unique challenges of emerging adulthood, including career development, personal life transitions, and multicultural …more about Ziyu Jin – Fluent Mandarin/Chinese
Last Updated August 28, 2025
