Student Life
Welcome to Counseling Services at
Lake Forest College
We all experience times of change and transition in our lives. Sometimes this process is orderly and understandable. At other times it can be rapid, chaotic, and upsetting. Understanding, coping, and dealing with these times can be difficult. When we need help, we often turn to family and friends. Sometimes we need the assistance of a trained professional to work with people in the process of exploring and solving problems in their lives. We would like to welcome you to Counseling Services with the hope that our services will be helpful to you.
Mission Statement
The mission of Counseling Services is to promote the psychological well-being, personal effectiveness, and personal growth of Lake Forest College students, so as to enhance their personal and academic functioning. Counseling Services assists students in overcoming personal, emotional, and psychological issues that may negatively impact their ability to reach their academic goals and to make the most of their educational experience at Lake Forest College. Counseling Services educates students about mental health and wellness issues and teaches them about healthy lifestyle choices. Counseling Services strives to assist students in acquiring the skills, attitudes, and resources necessary to both succeed in the college environment and pursue satisfying and productive lives.
A core component of our mission is the promotion and affirmation of our community diversity in its broadest sense. We recognize that a diverse community enriches our campus and enhances opportunities for human understanding, both of which contribute to the learning environment for all. Counseling Services has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of diverse people. In all clinical, assessment, training, psychiatric, program, and outreach services we strive to create an environment where all people feel welcome and respected. As a staff, we attempt to facilitate mutual respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and national backgrounds, gender, sexual/affectional orientations, mental and physical abilities, languages, classes, ages, religious/spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic background as well as other types of diversity. We strive to nurture environments where similarities and differences among people are recognized, respected, and honored.
Services
Counseling Services provides individual counseling services to Lake Forest College students. All counseling sessions are kept strictly confidential. There is no fee for services.
The following services are provided:
· Intake evaluation
· Emergency services, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
· Individual counseling
· Couples counseling
· Time-limited Psychotherapy groups
· Structured psycho educational groups
· Consultation with students, faculty, and staff
· Programs and workshops for campus groups
· Off Campus Referral
Scheduling an Initial Appointment
To schedule an appointment, stop by the reception desk for Counseling Services located in Buchanan Hall. If this is not possible, you may call extension 5240 to schedule an appointment on the telephone.
Emergencies
In an emergency or crisis of a psychological nature, please call Counseling Services at 847-735-5240 or Public Safety at 847-735-5555. A student may also walk in to Counseling Services without an appointment during regular hours.
Weekend or after hours
In the case of an evening or weekend crisis, call Public Safety at 847-735-5555 to reach a psychologist after hours.
Buchanan Hall, Room 100
Health & Wellness Center
(South Campus)
Phone: 847-735-5240
Fax: 847-735-6098
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emergencies:
Call 847-735-5240 or
Public Safety at 847-735-5555
Staff:
William T. Divane, Psy.D.
Senior Associate Dean of Students
Director of Health & Wellness
Phone: 847-735-5242
divane@lakeforest.edu
Cindy Chatel, Psy.D.
Associate Director
Coordinator of Training
Phone: 847-735-5243
chatel@lakeforest.edu
Kristina Waugh
Department Assistant
Phone: 847-735-5240
kwaugh@lakeforest.edu
Neil Curran, M.A.
Counselor
Phone: 847-735-5244
curran@lakeforest.edu
Jennifer Jeziorski, M.A.
Counselor
Phone: 847-735-5241
jeziorski@lakeforest.edu
Sasha Ribic, M.A.
Counselor
Phone: 847-735-5246
ribic@lakeforest.edu
Matthew Hefferon
Counselor
Phone: 847-735-5246
hefferon@lakeforest.edu
Bobbi Viegas Miller, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist
Phone: 847-735-5240
viegasmiller@lakeforest.edu