We offer professional mental health services in the form of personal counseling from a Christian perspective for a wide range of issues such as:

Anger Management
Anxiety and Depression
Academic Problems
Career Development
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
Depression and Loneliness
Relationship Issues
Stress
Time Management

Counseling Services
Free Mental Health Screening

How do I make an appointment?
Are there any groups?
What services are provided?
How much does it cost?
What about counselor qualifications?
Outside Referrals
Resources
Meet the Staff

 
 

Peer Educators »
CSU Counseling Services is now accepting applications for Peer Educators for the 2000-2010 academic year. Please review the mission & requirements carefully. Submit all application materials and direct all questions to Glenda Nanna in Counseling Services at 843-863-8010.

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How do I make an appointment?

Contact Us:
Stop by or call the CSU Counseling Line at (843) 863-8010 and leave a message with your name and number, and a counselor will return your call within 24 hours to set up an appointment. You can also email us to request an appointment. Appointments for staff counselors are scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Evening appointments are also available with independent contractors and interns.

 

Are there any groups?
CSU Counseling Services offers groups on an as-needed basis. Some groups we have offered include body image, self-esteem and substance abuse support groups. Please contact the counseling center at 843-863-8010 for more information or to join a group.

 

What services are provided?
We offer professional mental health services in the form of personal counseling for a wide range of issues such as:

Anger Management
Anxiety and Depression
Academic Problems
Career Development
Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
Depression and Loneliness
Relationship Issues
Stress
Time Management


How much does it cost?

Counseling services are offered to all CSU students free of charge. Counseling service consultations are available to CSU faculty and staff, including assistance to off-campus referrals.

 

What about counselor qualifications?
Our counselors are all Master's or Doctoral level graduates of regionally accredited professional counselor education programs, have completed extensive counseling internships, and hold professional licensure as counselors in the State of South Carolina.

 

Outside Referrals
Because of limited resources, clients with problems requiring long-term counseling may need to be referred to an off-campus professional. Also, if a CSU counselor determines that a client's needs exceed his or her ability to provide adequate services, we have an ethical responsibility to refer the student to another counselor. While CSU does not endorse or recommend any one particular counselor, we do maintain a list of local counselors that are qualified to meet your needs. However, the cost of off-campus counseling is strictly the responsibility of the student.

 

Resources

College Drinking Myths, Facts and CSU Policies [PowerPoint presentation]

Suicide Prevention PowerPoint Presentation [PowerPoint presentation]

Going Home: What to Expect [PowerPoint presentation]

Welcome Letters for ...

Parents
New Students
Returning Students

Free online screenings

 

Meet the Staff

Glenda K. Hill Nanna, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling & Disability Services
Mrs. Nanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Columbia International University. Mrs. Nanna has also served in various church ministries with students, women, and children. She also serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, teaching psychology courses.

Patti Lesslie, MA, LPC, (Full-time Counselor)
Ms. Lesslie earned her Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University in Columbia, SC and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from The University of South Carolina. She recently moved from Sandy Springs, GA where she obtained her license while working with adolescents, families and couples. She also enjoyed working with middle-schoolers at North Point Community Church from 2003-2008.

Barbara C. Mead, M.Ed., LPC (Part-time Counselor)
Ms. Mead is Associate Dean for Student Development and Director of International Services. She holds a Master of Education degree from The Citadel and is a Licensed Professional Counselor; She has received additional training in crisis intervention and is a member of NOVA’s National Crisis Response Team.

Aaron Dunn, MA, LPC (Independent Contractor)
Mr. Dunn, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is an independent contractor who is available to meet with CSU students for counseling. He is certified with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse for South Carolina and runs the substance abuse group for students. Dunn is a 1982 graduate of Charleston Southern and earned his MA in Counseling from Anderson Baptist. Mr. Dunn works full time as Lead Case Manager at Lowcountry AIDS Services.

Jill C. P. Ilagan, PsyD (Independent Contractor)
Dr. Jill, a licensed psychologist, earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an independent contractor who is available on a limited basis to meet with students who are struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Dr. Jill serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, teaching psychology courses.

Andre Witherspoon, Intern
Mr. Witherspoon is completing a Master's in Counseling from Webster University. He is able to offer afternoon and evening appointments under the supervision of the Director of Counseling.


Counseling Appointment Forms

Once you have been contacted by a CSU counselor, and a meeting is scheduled, you will need to fill out two forms. This information is confidential and can be completed in advance online. Open and print the following forms and bring to your scheduled meeting:

» Welcome to the CSU Counseling Services
» Confidential Intake Form

Adobe Acrobat reader is required to access the above forms. Free download here

The CSU counseling services office:

Glenda K. Hill Nanna, LPC, Director
Patti Lesslie, LPC, Staff Counselor
Russell West
2nd Floor (ROTC hallway)
phone: (843) 863-8010
e-mail

 

 
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