COUNSELING SERVICES FOR PLU STUDENTS
Students who are registered and attending classes for the current semester at Pacific Lutheran University are eligible to receive a variety of counseling services through the Counseling Center located on campus.
OUR MISSION
To provide registered PLU students a wide range of confidential counseling services that will help them achieve their academic goals. To assist students in being as successful as possible during their college years—both personally and academically.
OFFICE LOCATION
Counseling Center
Pacific Lutheran University
106 Ramstad Hall
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
The Counseling Center is located on the first floor of Ramstad Hall. Ramstad Hall is located on the upper campus of PLU near Park and 122nd St. Ramstad Hall is bordered by the University Center and Red Square. On the PLU campus map, it is listed as building 27.
COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS
Counseling appointments are available starting at 9:00am, with the last appointment of the day starting at either 3:30 or 4:00pm depending on the specific therapist.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
The office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
SUMMER HOURS
(June - August)
Monday - Thursday
8:00am - 5:00 pm
The office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
CONTACTING THE COUNSELING CENTER
By phone: 253-535-7206
By fax: 253-536-5124
By e-mail: councen@plu.edu
COUNSELING STAFF
C. Mark Anderson, Ph.D., Director & Psychologist
Elizabeth Barton, Ph.D., Psychologist & Prevention Coordinator
Rich Gailey, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Valerie Gan, MBA., Administrative Assistant
Garrett Gilchrist, Ph.D., Psychology Resident
Joanne Ito, Ph.D., Psychologist
Lydia Rogers, Counseling Intern
Mary Simonson, M.D., Psychiatrist
Please visit our staff section to learn more about us.