Counseling Office

The Cleary University Counseling Office is staffed by a licensed professional counselor on the Livingston Campus and is available for students, faculty, and staff.

 

STAFF:                  Christine Cassidy, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor

LOCATION:             Chrysler Bldg.

HOURS:                  Sessions scheduled by appointment

CONTACT INFO:     Ccassidy@cleary.edu

 

 

Services provided:

1. Individual and group counseling  for:

  • PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Grief & loss
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Academic concerns
  • Adjustment issues
  • Relationship difficulties

 

2. Consultations to faculty and staff

 

Screening available for:

  • PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress

 

Compliance

Counseling sessions are confidential. No information is released without client permission except in very limited circumstances mandated by law.

 

 

FAQ

 

What is counseling?

Counseling is a professional relationship with a therapist to help you with personal problems. Counselors will not give you specific advice, but will listen and help you clarify issues so that you can solve problems on your own.

 

What kind of problems do students come to counseling for?

Students encounter many problems during college years and find support from friends, relatives, and Cleary staff and faculty. Counseling can help when concerns last too long, when the problem interferes with relationships, school, work, and when problems are complicated and are better handled by trained professionals.

 

Who can be seen for counseling?

All Cleary students and alumni.

 

Is there a charge for the services?

No. Services for counseling are provided free of charge.

 

Will my counseling records be a part of my academic record?

All counseling records are confidential and are not part of the academic record.

 

What if I need longer-term psychotherapy?

You will be referred to other mental health specialists in the community.