Staff

Lori Koshork (Director, she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in college student development issues and challenges including issues of oppression and social justice. Lori is also trained to provide trauma counseling using Prolonged Exposure Therapy practices. She graduated in 1994 with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education, with an emphasis on Counseling in Higher Education, from Western Michigan University. Her career since then has been working with college students through both residence life programs and counseling services. She joined Cornish College of the Arts in March of 2008 as the Director of Counseling Services.

Joseph Mills (Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, he/his) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing individual and group therapy for youth, young adults and their families in Seattle. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques. He earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington in 2000 and has worked as a counselor, supervisor, and youth development program manager in community mental health settings. Joseph joined Cornish College of the Arts in the fall of 2020.

Katherine Nay (Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern 2023-2024, she/her) is an MA candidate in Antioch University Seattle’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is a passionate advocate for student mental health and psychoeducation. Katherine’s primary therapeutic approach centers around attachment-focused counseling, acknowledging the profound impact of early experiences and relationships on identity and self-exploration. Katherine integrates elements of narrative therapy into her practice and believes an individual’s meaning-making process can be intentionally shaped to reflect their inherent strengths and resiliencies. By creating a safe, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed therapeutic space, Katherine aims to empower clients with the necessary knowledge and tools to gain a deeper understanding of their lived experiences and to effectively process difficult emotions.  

*Note that clients are not assigned to Katherine until they complete a screening session with either Joseph or Lori.