Last fall marked a moment of transition and renewed momentum for Project Access Northwest’s Pro Bono Behavioral Health Counseling (PBC) program. After years of dedicated service, Sherese Ezelle, Director of Behavioral Health Integration, moved on to the next chapter in her professional journey. Sherese played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding our behavioral health services, strengthening partnerships, and championing accessible care for all. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and wish her the very best in her future endeavors.
We also welcomed three new team members whose energy, expertise, and commitment to community health will guide the next phase of the Pro Bono Counseling program.
Ariel Alon, LMHC
Manager, Pro Bono Behavioral Health Counseling
Ariel brings nearly a decade of mental health experience to her new role as Manager of the Pro Bono Behavioral Health Counseling program. With a dual degree in nutrition and counseling psychology, she has served as a psychotherapist in school-based health centers, low-barrier teaching clinics, community mental health settings, and private practice. Ariel also has three years of experience as a clinical supervisor and has increasingly taken on responsibilities in operations and client care coordination. She is excited to bring this combined clinical and administrative skill set to Project Access Northwest. Outside of work, Ariel enjoys baking, partner dancing, reading, tabletop role-playing games, spending time with her dog, and introducing her friends and loved ones to the joys of Star Trek.
Alexa Lickliter
Care Coordinator
Born and raised in Seattle, Alexa has built her career deeply rooted in the region’s healthcare community. While attending Seattle Central College and later Western Washington University—where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science—Alexa worked in several medical clinics. Her experience spans behavioral health and infectious disease settings, and she is committed to ensuring that everyone has unfettered, equitable access to exceptional healthcare regardless of insurance or financial barriers. Alexa is also a passionate advocate for people with disabilities; for the past ten years, she has volunteered to teach children and adults with disabilities how to alpine ski.
Liz Jones
Care Coordinator
Liz joined the Behavioral Health team at Project Access Northwest in 2025 as a Care Coordinator. Originally from Austin, Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin before moving to Seattle to explore the Pacific Northwest. Her professional background includes research coordination in the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, as well as clinical experience administering mental health and cognitive assessments for older adults with dementia and other neuropsychological conditions. Liz finds joy in walking around the lake with her dog Remi, climbing, crafting with friends, volunteering in her neighborhood, camping, reading in the park, and other wonderfully whimsical activities. She is passionate about community health and envisions a flourishing world in which everyone has access to what they need.
New priorities
With Ariel’s leadership and the support of Alexa and Liz, the PBC program is poised for meaningful expansion. The team is focused on two key priorities:
1. Growing Our Network of Pro Bono Clinicians
A primary goal is to expand the network of clinicians who pledge to provide pro bono sessions. This growth will help us better meet current demand, reduce wait times, and ensure that clients are matched with clinicians whose specialties and backgrounds meet their needs.
2. Strengthening Outreach in Communities and Clinics
Once the clinician network is broadened, the PBC team aims to deepen outreach in community and clinic settings—bringing awareness of the program directly to the people who can benefit most. By meeting individuals where they are, we can make mental health support more visible, accessible, and responsive.
With this talented new team in place, Project Access Northwest is entering an exciting new chapter for our Pro Bono Behavioral Health Counseling program. Their collective dedication, compassion, and expertise will help us continue breaking down barriers to mental health care for uninsured and underinsured individuals across our region.