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Student Counseling Service
Mission Statement
Since emotional growth and personal well-being contribute significantly to a positive, holistic educational experience, Goucher College offers professional counseling services to all students within the Goucher community. Counseling services are free and confidential.
Counseling can be used as a tool in dealing with a wide range of concerns which include: personal/emotional problems, adjustment to college, family and relational conflicts, substance abuse issues, sexual assault and abuse, as well as academic concerns such as test anxiety, motivation difficulties and career decisions.
We provide counseling/therapy to individual students, couples and groups. We also provide consultation services to Goucher faculty and staff. We are available to do training and consultation in our offices and where requested throughout the Goucher campus. As needed and appropriate, we will assist with outside referrals for psychological testing, psychiatric consultations and long-term therapy.
Usually appointments can be made within a few days. In cases of immediate need, students as well as faculty and staff are encouraged to utilize the drop-in services (no appointment necessary) Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. Urgent call-in hours are available on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A counselor will return phone calls within the hour of the call.
Appointments can be made with
- Gayle Davis
- Sharon Spector
- Raymond Green
- Patricia Wick
Hours
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, including selected evening hours. Urgent walk-in hours daily at 1:00 p.m. Urgent call-in hours are available on Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Counselors will return phone calls within the hour of the call.
An appointment can be made within a few days. In case of more immediate need, students may use the walk-in times.
Services
Individual counseling is available for a variety of issues that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- crises management
- stress management
- chemical dependency
- relationships with friends, roommates, significant others, parents
- eating disorders
- sexuality
- self esteem
- grief and loss
- anxiety, depression and anger
- sexual abuse/assault
Couples counseling can provide an atmosphere that is safe for couples to examine and improve their relationship.
Group counseling for topic oriented group experiences can help participants develop life skills.
Referrals for specialized and longer-term services are available at Sheppard Pratt Health System (call 410-938-3000 or view website at www.sheppardpratt.org).
Outreach and Consultation
The counseling staff is available to consult with students, faculty and staff on a variety of issues related to their roles in helping and working with other members of the Goucher College community.
Programs can be scheduled for residence halls, academic classrooms, wellness classes and student organizations. Areas of interest might include:
- sexuality
- test anxiety
- performance enhancement
- culture shock
- how to help a friend
- drug and alcohol issues
- body image/eating disorders
- sensitivity to individual differences
If you have a particular interest that is not listed -- ask!
For appointments and/or questions regarding Counseling Services call (410) 337-6481.
You may also leave a confidential message on voice mail at (410) 337-6481.