The Counseling Center Has Expanded Walk-In Hours!

We're pleased to announce more opportunities for students to get a brief consultation with a counselor. No appointments necessary!

Current Walk-In Hours:

Mondays: 11-Noon & 2-3pm

Tuesdays: 2-3pm

Wednesdays: 2-3pm

Thursdays: 11-Noon  

Fridays: 2-3pm 

Upcoming Event:

HEALTH FAIR
Thursday, May 17 from 12-5
Come join this FUN, interactive event filled with
GAMES, PRIZES, & HEALTH SCREENING activities!
Both genders welcome. There will be a few women specific organizations.

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
University Center 300 (Mezzanine)
Tacoma, WA 98447-0003

The Counseling Center is located on the third floor of the University Center, up the stairs from the Concierge desk. Or, for more privacy, use your LuteCard to take the elevator to the third floor and check in with the Reception desk. The UC is located on the upper campus of PLU near Park and 122nd Street. It is bordered by Ramstad Hall and Red Square, as shown on the PLU campus map.

COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS

Counseling appointments are available starting at 9:00am, with the last appointment of the day starting at either 3:00 or 3:30pm depending on the specific therapist.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 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 CENTER STAFF

Matt Freeman, DNP, MPH, Interim Director
Elizabeth Barton, Ph.D., Associate Director & Psychologist
C. Mark Anderson, Ph.D., Psychologist
Garrett Gilchrist, Ph.D., Psychologist
Joanne Ito, Ph.D., Psychologist
Mary Simonson, M.D., Psychiatrist
Cheri Campbell, L.M.H.C., Counselor
Amber Williams, B.A., Intern
Tracy Daniels, B.A., Administrative Assistant 

Please visit our staff section to learn more about us.

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