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Pacific Lutheran University

Counseling Center

COUNSELING SERVICES

FOR PLU STUDENTS

Students who are currently registered at Pacific Lutheran University are eligible to receive a variety of counseling services through the Counseling Center located on campus.




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Our Mission

GraduatesTo 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. 

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
The office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

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.


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
  • Joanne Ito, Ph.D., Psychologist
  • Elizabeth Barton, Ph.D., Psychologist
  • Valerie Gan, B.A., Administrative Assistant
  • Brent Bredthauer, M.A., Counselor
  • Marina Horsting, M.A., Counselor
  • Mary Simonson, M.D., Psychiatrist
  • Rich Gailey, PA-C, Physician Assistant

Please visit our Counseling Staff section to learn more about us
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Other Services at PLU

Not a PLU student seeking personal or psychological counseling services? Maybe one of the other offices at PLU can be of service to you.

Academic Assistance

Academic Advising

Campus Ministry

Campus Safety

Career Development

Couple and Family Therapy Center

Disability Support Services

Diversity Center

Residential Life

Student Conduct

Student Health Center

Student Involvement and Leadership

Student Life Office

Women's Center