Alexandra Vuyk

Doctoral Counseling Psychology Practicum Therapist
Counseling & Educational Support Services

Ph.D. Student in Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
M.S. in Counseling Counseling Psychology, University of Kansas
M.S. in Special Education, Emporia State University
B.S. in Psychology, Emporia State University
Psychology Degree, Universiadad Catolica "Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion," Asuncion, Paraguay

I am a third-year Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas, where I recently obtained my MS in Counseling Psychology. I began my undergraduate studies in Psychology at the Catholic University of Asuncion, Paraguay, my home country; then I transferred to Emporia State University where I obtained a BS with honors in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy. I did my first MS at Emporia State as well; I studied special education with a concentration in gifted, talented and creative students.

So far, I have lived in four countries in three continents, which is not a surprise since I grew up in a multicultural family and speak many languages (Spanish, German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese and Guaraní).  I see myself as a multicultural family systems therapist-in-training who believes in person-centered, strengths-based treatment for clients. For me, therapy needs to be culturally sensitive, understanding situations of privilege and oppression. I use the client's language, I focus on client's wishes, and I nurture the therapeutic relationship.

When I am not studying or in the office, I love to travel, attend rock concerts with my husband, watch soccer matches from the Paraguayan and the English Premier leagues, and have some fun with Latin dancing.

Contact me: avuyk@kumc.edu or 913-588-6580

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