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Personal Counseling Center
Your Personal Path to Well-Being
The Personal Counseling Center provides a place where students can have conversations
with licensed counselors in a supportive environment.
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are for current students only. All services are provided free of charge.
Contact Info
(231) 591-5968
[email protected]
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed daily from 12 - 1 p.m.
Crisis Line
(
231) 591-HELP (4357)
24-hours a day
For Parents, Family & Friends
Your family member or friend is important to us. If you feel mental health counseling
could be beneficial for them, please encourage them to contact the Personal Counseling
Center to schedule an appointment.
While we are limited by privacy laws about disclosing information without a Release
of Information from your student, we can readily accept information or concerns from
you.
Contact us at
[email protected]
or (231) 591-5968.
Virtual Tour
The Personal Counseling Center is located in the Birkam Health Center. Explore the
Health Center with our virtual tour so you can easily find your way around and make
sure you're aware of all of our building's accessibility features.
LAUNCH VIRTUAL TOUR
How we can help
The Personal Counseling Center can provide counseling for a wide range of concerns,
including:
Stress, anxiety, or depression
Referral to psychiatric services
Relationship or family problems
Drugs and alcohol
Identity concerns
Traumatic events
Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
Adjustment to college life
ADHD assessments
Our Team
The Personal Counseling Center is dedicated to our mission to foster authentic therapeutic
connections and support our students on their journey to emotional wellness and self-discovery.
We approach this work holistically, recognizing that each student’s mental, emotional,
and social well-being are deeply interconnected. We aim to make a meaningful impact
in our clients' lives by providing an affirming and inclusive environment where students
feel seen, heard, and valued.
ANDREW SLATER
MA, LPC
Director of the Personal Counseling Center and Anti-Violence Prevention Programing
Andrew earned his Masters Degree from Central Michigan University and is a Licensed
Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Andrew enjoys working with clients
struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, and identity issues.
Andrew primarily uses a cognitive behavioral approach in treatment also incorporating
mindfulness, and trauma informed techniques.
ELISA PACHECO COTTER
LMSW
University Counselor
Elisa earned her MSW from Western Michigan and is a Licensed Master Social Worker
in Michigan. Elisa’s area of clinical interest include identity issues, relationships,
trauma, anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. She enjoys engaging students
in counseling with an eclectic treatment approach that is trauma informed, strength-based,
and relational.
Kelsey Feutz
LLMSW
University Counselor
Kelsey earned her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University, holds her
Limited Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of Michigan, and is trained in
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kelsey’s areas of clinical interest are
sexual trauma, identity concerns, LGBTQIA+, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression.
Kelsey primarily uses a trauma informed, relational approach incorporating cognitive
behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and person-centered treatment modalities.
TRISHA JADHAV
MA, LPC, NCC
University Counselor
Trisha earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in
Wilmore, KY and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Trisha
is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Trisha is eager to help individuals who
struggle with anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation. Trisha takes both a
cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral approach to therapy, as well as using
trauma-informed techniques.
CHRIS RICHMOND
PH.D., LMFT
University Counselor
Chris earned his PhD from Western Michigan University and is a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist in Michigan. His special areas of interest include depression, learning
disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eating disorders, family
relationships, couples counseling, and psychological assessment. Dr. Richmond provides
a solution-focused approach to counseling, which integrates cognitive-behavioral,
humanistic, family systems, and strength based techniques.
MARK VAN LENT
EDD, LPC, NCC
University Counselor
Mark earned his Ed.D. from Idaho State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor
in Michigan. Mark also holds specialized certification as a National Certified Counselor
and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. His special areas of interest include depression
disorders, addictions, and self-esteem. Dr. VanLent provides a person-centered approach
to therapy, incorporating cognitive/behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
Amanda Ritzler
Secretary III
Amanda joined the Personal Counseling Center in 2025 managing our front office operations.
Amanda assists students with accessing services, hires and trains our student staff,
and helps coordinate outreach activities.
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Skip to Top Navigation
Skip to Content
Skip to Footer
Personal Counseling Center
Your Personal Path to Well-Being
The Personal Counseling Center provides a place where students can have conversations
with licensed counselors in a supportive environment.
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are for current students only. All services are provided free of charge.
Contact Info
(231) 591-5968
[email protected]
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed daily from 12 - 1 p.m.
Crisis Line
(
231) 591-HELP (4357)
24-hours a day
For Parents, Family & Friends
Your family member or friend is important to us. If you feel mental health counseling
could be beneficial for them, please encourage them to contact the Personal Counseling
Center to schedule an appointment.
While we are limited by privacy laws about disclosing information without a Release
of Information from your student, we can readily accept information or concerns from
you.
Contact us at
[email protected]
or (231) 591-5968.
Virtual Tour
The Personal Counseling Center is located in the Birkam Health Center. Explore the
Health Center with our virtual tour so you can easily find your way around and make
sure you're aware of all of our building's accessibility features.
LAUNCH VIRTUAL TOUR
How we can help
The Personal Counseling Center can provide counseling for a wide range of concerns,
including:
Stress, anxiety, or depression
Referral to psychiatric services
Relationship or family problems
Drugs and alcohol
Identity concerns
Traumatic events
Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
Adjustment to college life
ADHD assessments
Our Team
The Personal Counseling Center is dedicated to our mission to foster authentic therapeutic
connections and support our students on their journey to emotional wellness and self-discovery.
We approach this work holistically, recognizing that each student’s mental, emotional,
and social well-being are deeply interconnected. We aim to make a meaningful impact
in our clients' lives by providing an affirming and inclusive environment where students
feel seen, heard, and valued.
ANDREW SLATER
MA, LPC
Director of the Personal Counseling Center and Anti-Violence Prevention Programing
Andrew earned his Masters Degree from Central Michigan University and is a Licensed
Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Andrew enjoys working with clients
struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, and identity issues.
Andrew primarily uses a cognitive behavioral approach in treatment also incorporating
mindfulness, and trauma informed techniques.
ELISA PACHECO COTTER
LMSW
University Counselor
Elisa earned her MSW from Western Michigan and is a Licensed Master Social Worker
in Michigan. Elisa’s area of clinical interest include identity issues, relationships,
trauma, anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. She enjoys engaging students
in counseling with an eclectic treatment approach that is trauma informed, strength-based,
and relational.
Kelsey Feutz
LLMSW
University Counselor
Kelsey earned her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University, holds her
Limited Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of Michigan, and is trained in
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kelsey’s areas of clinical interest are
sexual trauma, identity concerns, LGBTQIA+, attachment wounds, anxiety, and depression.
Kelsey primarily uses a trauma informed, relational approach incorporating cognitive
behavioral therapy, strengths-based, and person-centered treatment modalities.
TRISHA JADHAV
MA, LPC, NCC
University Counselor
Trisha earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in
Wilmore, KY and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. Trisha
is also a Nationally Certified Counselor. Trisha is eager to help individuals who
struggle with anxiety, depression, and emotion dysregulation. Trisha takes both a
cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral approach to therapy, as well as using
trauma-informed techniques.
CHRIS RICHMOND
PH.D., LMFT
University Counselor
Chris earned his PhD from Western Michigan University and is a Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist in Michigan. His special areas of interest include depression, learning
disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eating disorders, family
relationships, couples counseling, and psychological assessment. Dr. Richmond provides
a solution-focused approach to counseling, which integrates cognitive-behavioral,
humanistic, family systems, and strength based techniques.
MARK VAN LENT
EDD, LPC, NCC
University Counselor
Mark earned his Ed.D. from Idaho State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor
in Michigan. Mark also holds specialized certification as a National Certified Counselor
and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. His special areas of interest include depression
disorders, addictions, and self-esteem. Dr. VanLent provides a person-centered approach
to therapy, incorporating cognitive/behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
Amanda Ritzler
Secretary III
Amanda joined the Personal Counseling Center in 2025 managing our front office operations.
Amanda assists students with accessing services, hires and trains our student staff,
and helps coordinate outreach activities.
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