The Counseling Center gives students a safe, relaxed and confidential environment to work through individual challenges and stressors. The goal is to provide quality counseling and mental health services to enhance personal, social, academic and intellectual growth. The Center works with students to help improve self-awareness, gain independence and skills to handle difficult situations.

Book An Appointment ONLINE

Individual counseling sessions are available for any Belle on a variety of topics listed below, but not limited to:

  • Academics/Grades
  • Stress Management
  • Procrastination
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Pregnancy
  • Getting Motivated
  • Self-Esteem
  • Alcohol & Drugs
  • Decision Making
  • Self- Confidence
  • Loneliness & Homesickness
  • Grief/loss of loved ones
  • Depression
  • Suicidal Feelings and Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Adjusting to College
  • Sexuality – Gay/Lesbian/LGBT Issues
Confidentiality

The Counseling and Health Centers ensure confidentiality. This means that information shared between student and counselor cannot be released to anyone, including family or college, without consent of student. The only time confidentiality can be released is if a student is in danger of harming herself or others.

Online Forms

 

TimelyCare

TimelyCare provides mental and physical health support to all Bennett College students from the comfort of your phone at no cost to you! With a registered account, you will have access to services such as:

  • MedicalNow: On-demand support for common health issues, including cold, flu, and allergies.
  • TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand emotional support to talk about anything, including anxiety, relationships, depression, and school-related stressors. (Unlimited Calls. You can even call just to check-in and tell them how your day is going.)
  • Scheduled Medical: Choose the day, time, and medical provider that best works for you.
  • Scheduled Counseling: Choose the day, time, and mental health provider that best works for you. (12 visits per year)
  • Health Coaching: Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management, and mindfulness.
  • Psychiatry: Appointments are available through referrals.
  • Self-Care Content: Visit the Explore page within TimelyCare for guided self-care content including yoga and meditation sessions, as well as group conversations with our providers on a variety of health and well-being topics.

To register and download the TimelyCare app, visit: https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login

 

Make an Appointment

Appointments can be made via phone, email, the counseling services webpage, or face-to-face and should be initiated by the student even, if referred by faculty or staff.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Location

Catchings Complex, 2nd Floor

Contact:

Ryanne Peterson, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her)
Director of Counseling Services
ryanne.peterson@bennett.edu

or

Layla Martin, MSW, LCSW
Senior Wellness Director
layla.martin@bennett.edu

336.517.2229

 

Odessa Oglesby
Administrative Assistant
336.517.2230

 

Your Partner in Wellness: The Health, Safety, and Wellness Advocate

The Health, Safety, and Wellness Advocate is a key member of the Counseling and Wellness team, dedicated to empowering Bennett College students. We are your initial point of contact in offering personalized support to address challenges related to mental health, physical wellness, stress and time management, conflict resolution, safety concerns, and more. We connect students with crucial campus resources and collaborate across departments to streamline solutions. In addition, we host campus-wide programs aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering a culture of wellness.

To make an appointment, reach out via Email or Microsoft Teams

Chancey Gunnell, M.Ed.
Health and Safety Advocate, Wellness Program Coordinator
chancey.gunnell@bennett.edu
336-365-6633

Location:

Student Union, Upstairs
Office D