Counseling

We have four counselors holding office hours on-campus during term time:

 Dennis Kiley; Monday 8:30am-11:30am

Kip Young; Tuesday 8:30am-11:30am

Lori Alley; Wed 10:00am-1:45pm

Andrea Gable-Richards; Thurs 8:00am-11:45am


The Counseling Office is located on the first floor of Deering Common. Sign up sheets are posted outside the Counseling Office door. To maintain confidentiality, you can simply mark an "X" on the line next to your appointment time. After signing up for an appointment, you must call the counselor to let them know to expect you. Each counselor's phone number is written on the sign-up sheet. Please note that there is a $10 copay for each counseling appointment.

Why you might seek the support of a counselor:

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Homesickness

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Family problems

  • Grief/loss of loved one

  • Eating Disorders

  • Substance Abuse

  • Emotional/Physical/Sexual Abuse

  • Any situation or feelings that prevent you from functioning


Students experiencing a mental health crisis and needing immediate assistance should call 1-888-568-1112.  This is a 24 hour statewide hotline with supportive, trained counselors at the other end of the phone.  Callers can talk to counselors about anything. 

Counseling Hours

  • Ed Oechslie
    Monday, 8:30-11:30
  • Kip Young
    Tuesday, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Lori Alley
    Wednesday, 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
  • Andrea Gabel-Richards
    Thursday, 8–11:45 a.m.

Study Skills

Liz Holbrook Rabasca will be on campus each Thursday evening from 6–9 p.m. to offer supportive study skills, including organizational tips and time management skills. She works out of the Counseling Office on the first floor of Deering Common. She is best contacted by email.