Chat with a Counselor

Got a question or concern about Mental Health or well-being but aren’t sure who to ask or where to get an answer? This chat is for you! Typical topics include how to schedule a therapy appointment, navigating Mental Health Service’s website, students and learners seeking a particular type of therapy for a particular mental health concern, should I go to therapy if I’m having trouble with _________, and much more!

• Offered Monday from noon-1 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m., Thursdays 2-3 p.m., and Fridays noon-1 p.m. with Matthew Benic, LCPC, LPC, NCC (available in-person or virtually via Zoom, except for Fridays which are virtual via Zoom only)
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• General Chat with a DC Counselor offered Fridays 10 a.m.-noon with Gerard Grigsby, LCPC, LPC (available virtually via Zoom only)
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A virtual space where students and learners can speak with a mental health clinician who can help them navigate the often confusing and complex world of mental health resources on and off-campus. Topics can include mental health treatment options, higher levels of care in mental health, community services and resources, Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) options, resources offered by JHU departments and schools, problem solving, adjustment to undergraduate or graduate life, navigating barriers, and much more!

• Offered Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon and Fridays 10-11 a.m. with Frances Waple, LCSW-C (available virtually via Zoom only)
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Are you having trouble coping with the constant barrage of media coverage every day? Are headlines making you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Are you worried or concerned about the future of the world we live in? Then this Chat with a Counselor session is for you! Students and learners can explore strategies and campus resources for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed by all that is going on in the world right now. Learn how to set healthy boundaries with your media usage, acquire ways to stay grounded, and hear about resources to find support during challenging times.

• Offered Monday from noon-1 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m., Thursdays 2-3 p.m., and Fridays noon-1 p.m. with Matthew Benic, LCPC, LPC, NCC (available in-person or virtually via Zoom, except for Fridays, which are virtual via Zoom only)
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A virtual space where graduate and PhD students and learners can speak with a mental health clinician about anything related to mental health and well-being. Common topics include adjustment to being a graduate student, networking, program problems, cohort catastrophes, dissertation support, navigating barriers, creating balance, TA troubles, finding resources, connecting with other grad students, and much more.

• Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. with Devonte Joynes, LCPC (available virtually via Zoom only)
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A space where students and learners who struggle with eating or appetite concerns can speak with a mental health clinician who specializes in treatment around these issues. Topics can include eating disorders past or present, unhealthy eating habits, finding support and resources, treatment options, unhealthy or healthy dieting, and much more.

• Offered upon request, please call 416-510-3311 to schedule with Maggie Hsu, LCPC
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A space for any student or learner who would like support from a Mental Health Services clinician working through any type of loss such as a death, the end of a relationship or friendship, loss of a pet, losing a previous ability, or any other type of loss that can be experienced. Come chat with an MHS clinician who specializes in grief & loss treatment and support.

• Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. with Kathy Koski, LCSW-C, LICSW (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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A virtual space for students and learners in the School of Education where they can speak with Mental Health Service’s liaison to the School of Education about anything related to mental health and well-being. Topics can include cultivating a sense of belonging, navigating obstacles, seeking support, building resilience, and much more!

• Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. with Andrea Regenberg, LCSW-C (available in-person at the SOE or virtually via Zoom)
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A virtual space where students and learners who are curious about identities and/or those with identity-related concerns can chat with a MHS clinician who specializes in identity work. Clinicians can provide resources within the JHU community, support for mental health and well-being, and make recommendations for further identity advocacy.

• Asian and Asian American Identities
  • Wednesdays 4-5 p.m. with Michelle Chung, LCSW-C (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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• Black and African American Identities
  • Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. with Jay Blake, LMSW (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Identities
  • Thursdays 3-4 p.m. with Gabriel Martinez, LCPC (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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• First Generation/Limited Income (FLI) Students
  • Wednesdays 3-4 p.m. with Robert Hill, LCSW-C (available virtually via Zoom only)
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• LGBTQ+ Identities
  • Thursdays 4-5 p.m. with Jay Blake, LMSW (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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• Neurodivergent Identities
  • Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. with Jami Imhof, DSW, LCSW-C (available virtually via Zoom only)
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• Trans+Gender Diverse Identities
  • Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. with A. Hernandez, PsyD (available in-person or virtually via Zoom)
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