Counseling Services

The mission of the counseling center is one of education. The definition of goals, acquisition of knowledge, and development of skills are central to the educational process. The primary aim of the counseling center is to enable students to achieve their goals and thereby develop to their fullest potential.

Personal Counseling -- Individual counseling is provided to help a person develop better coping strategies, resolve conflicts and handle crisis situations. Click here for some common reasons students come to the counseling center.

Group Counseling -- Group Counseling is available to assist persons who share similar concerns. The size of a group is generally from 4-10 members. Click here for possible groups.

Outreach Programming -- Presentations, workshops, and seminars are given as requested for classes, residence halls, groups, and organizations. Certain programs are planned in advance by counseling staff and are advertised each semester. Programs?

Self-Help Center -- For those who want to do some work on their own, the Counseling Center offers self-help resources. Click here for a list of resources.

Other services:

All members of the UCA community -- students, faculty, and staff -- are welcome to use our services. There is no charge for any of the services.

Staff:

Ernie Ness, Ph.D.: Director, Counseling Services/ Student Health Services/ Health Promotion & Wellness Services. Licensed Psychologist eness@uca.edu

Jim Guinee, Ph.D.: Staff Psychologist/ Coordinator of Training & Supervision. Licensed Psychologist jamesg@uca.edu

Yong Kim, Psy.D.: Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Outreach Programming. ykim@uca.edu

Mary Malpica Edwards, M.S.E., M.S.: Counselor/Coordinator of Clinical Services. Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor medwards@uca.edu

Reesa Ramsahai, M.S.: Counselor/. Licensed Psychological Examiner reesar@uca.edu

Doris Nunn, Support Staff dorisn@uca.edu

Mary Ann Moody, Support Staff mmoody@uca.edu

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