NSU COUNSELING CENTER
Removing Barriers to Learning and Life
About Us
The staff of professionally trained counselors are specialists in the concerns, problems, and issues of college students. Whether you are adjusting to college for the first time, experiencing "sophomore slumps", or are an older returning student balancing school, work and a family, you will find the staff able to help with the challenges you are facing. The Center staff has extensive experience in working with students who have concerns with:
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Increasing self-understanding
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Improving confidence and self-esteem
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Improving relationships
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Coping more effectively with stress
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Healing the effects of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse
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Exploring sexual orientation in a safe environment
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Resolving conflicts
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Learning about addiction and self-destructive behaviors
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Overcoming feelings of depression and anxiety
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Coping with an eating disorder
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Coping with grief and loss
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Dealing with loneliness and isolation
The NSU Counseling Center views college as part of the journey towards personal growth and development. At times, this journey may call for guidance and support. The NSU Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling, as well as substance abuse prevention, education and early intervention to assist in the journey.
Our services are free and confidential to NSU students and their families.
Contact Information:
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Telephone: |
(605) 626-2371* |
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Location: |
Student Center
Room 217 |
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School Year Hours: |
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday |
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Summer Hours: |
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday |
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After-hours emergencies: |
Northeastern Mental Health Center |
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*When dialing from on-campus, please use only the four-digit extension. |
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Staff
Director, Counseling Center
Deb Walker, LPC, CCDC III
(M.S. in Education - Counseling and
Guidance, Northern State University, 1985)
Deb’s professional interests include training, working with clients who experience depression, anxiety and stress as well as issues with self-esteem, family-of-origin and grief/loss. She is also a certified chemical dependency counselor, level 3.
Coordinator, Insight & Discovery Programs
NCAA
CHAMPS/Lifeskills Coordinator
Kate Coughlin, CDCT
Kate’s professional interests include working with clients experiencing challenges in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, depression, eating disorders, relationships, identity issues, and GLBT students.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist Practicum/Internship Supervisor Becky Kuch, MS LPC NCC
Portions of this Web site are used with permission from Hobart Williams and Smith, North Dakota State University, and University of St. Thomas.
A Division of Student Affairs
Counseling Center
Northern State University
1200 S Jay
Student Center Room 217
Aberdeen,
SD 57401
(605) 626-2371
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11,2006.