Kristen Day Ph.D

Dr. Day began working at UR CAPS in 2011 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. As CAPS Director, she provided clinical and administrative supervision, and provides managerial oversight of the administrative, clinical, crisis coordination, and consultative functions of CAPS. She spearheads planning, development, and implementation of policies and initiatives. She serves as the liaison for the Center for Sexual Assault and Response, Residence Life, and UR police department and co-chairs the Threat Assessment Team.

She is a generalist with a background in trauma-informed, systems focused care. She specializes in working with trauma survivors and those in crisis. She infuses aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness into her work with students. She believes clients are the authors of their own stories, and strives to connect and promote the development of self-awareness/identity, and self-compassion. 

Dr. Day enjoys spending time with family and friends, dedicating her weekends to watching her three kids play sports, as well as recreational running.