Cockrell School of Engineering
Alexandra Okeke-Banks, LPC
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS), Walden University
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas
Engineering Education and Research Center EER. 2.848
512-471-8396
Alexandra Okeke-Banks (pronouns: She/Her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Counselor Academic Residence (CARE) Program, a program that provides mental health services within the Cockrell School of Engineering. Alexandra supports Engineering students by offering individual, group, crisis, and outreach services. It is Alexandra’s goal to guide students in reaching both their academic and personal goals.
Students may receive support from Alexandra in areas related to depression, anxiety, identity, stress management, and addiction. Alexandra also has specialized training and experience in PTSD and trauma-related disorders. In addition, Alexandra encourages students of all identities to reach out to her for support that is culturally competent, inclusive, and trauma-informed. Whether a student is wanting in-person or virtual counseling, Alexandra is excited to provide all students with authentic, intentional and purposeful guidance.
CARE Clinical Services
Trainings and Workshops
Consultation
Armando Sanchez, LCSW
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas
Engineering Education and Research Center EER. 2.848
512-471-3741
Office Hours: Monday 11 a.m. to noon
Armando Sanchez (pronouns: he/him) is a Clinical Social Worker in the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) Program, where he provides mental health services to students in the Cockrell School of Engineering (CSE). He works with individuals, facilitates group therapy, and meets with CSE students needing crisis support. In addition to his clinical work, Armando provides workshops and outreach to CSE students as well as consultation and training to CSE staff and faculty to promote student well-being.
Armando’s clinical interests include helping students navigate life transitions and relationship changes, social and racial justice and the impact they have on mental health, issues faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, coping with anxiety and depression, and cultivating resilience. He emphasizes cultural competence and humility, in addition to identity work, with a full understanding that students’ identities and their social context are central to understanding the stressors they face and their sources of strength.
CARE Clinical Services
Trainings and Workshops
Consultation