Mental Health & Counseling Services

at Haskell Indian Nations University

Supporting the well-being of HINU students, faculty, and staff.

Mental health and emotional well-being are essential to personal growth, learning, and community connection. At Haskell, we honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — by providing services that promote balance and healing.

Our professional counselors and social workers are available for individual sessions, group support, and wellness programming designed for students, faculty, and staff.
Respect. Balance. Community. Empowerment.
We uphold these values in every service we provide, fostering trust, inclusion, and holistic care.

Our Approach

Our services are free and honor the connection between emotional, physical, spiritual, and academic well-being.

Grounded in the principles of GONA (Gathering of Native Americans), we recognize that wellness looks different for everyone — and we’re here to walk beside you as you find your balance.

Your privacy is protected. All sessions and records follow university policy and professional ethics. Information shared in counseling is strictly confidential.

Counseling provides a safe, private space to talk, reflect, and grow. Our licensed professionals help with a wide range of concerns, including:

Stress, anxiety, and depression
Grief, trauma, or loss
Relationship concerns
Academic pressure
Life transitions

Sessions are tailored to your goals and can be in-person or virtual.

Counseling Services

We offer interactive programs for students, faculty, and staff that build awareness and skills for a healthier campus. These trainings can include, but are not limited to:

Mental Health First Aid
Stress Management Strategies
Building Emotional Resilience
Faculty & Staff Awareness Training

Training

Our social workers and case managers help you navigate day-to-day challenges and connect with supportive campus or community resources:

Housing or food security needs
Academic accommodations
Health care and referrals
Stress reduction

Case Management

Check the Events section below for upcoming trainings.

Meet the Team

Sienna Hunter-Cuyjet, LMSW, LCSW, LICSW

Clinical Program Manager

Role on Project:
Program Oversight, Clinical Supervision, Intern Program Management
Sienna Hunter-Cuyjet, LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, is an enrolled member of the Shinnecock Nation and brings over 20 years of clinical and program management experience in behavioral health. She earned her MSW from Stony Brook University and holds multiple post-master's certifications in trauma, CBT, and family therapy. She currently holds her social work license to practice in three states and is pursuing licensure in a fourth. In her free time, Sienna enjoys the beach, photography, baking cheesecakes, running, and spending time with her daughters.
Michele M. Bointy, LSCSW

Professional Counselor

Role on Project: Lead Therapeutic Services, Clinical Support, Student Counseling
Michele Bointy, LSCSW, an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of Montana, is the Owner of Tiospaye Wellness Center. With an MSW and BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas, she brings 24 years of experience in trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. A certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Michele also enjoys sewing regalia, dancing fancy shawl in the Golden Age category, traveling to powwows, reading, and caring for her rescue dogs.
Candice Tso, MSW

Case Manager
Role on Project: Virtual Case Management & Crisis Response
Candice Tso, MSW, is pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work at the University of Kansas. She earned her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA in American Indian Studies from Haskell Indian Nations University. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Positive Indian Parenting, and crisis response, and brings extensive experience in trauma-informed, culturally grounded care for Native student populations.