Counseling
A Human Connection
A professional counselor can play many roles: A mental health practitioner, a researcher, an administrator, a social justice advocate. But above all, a counselor is a person. A counselor’s area of expertise is building human connection.
This takes practice.
Students in our program receive hands-on learning experiences working with hired actors playing the role of their clients. They practice counseling skills first in a safe environment, one in which they can learn from their triumphs and mistakes. They receive consistent feedback and instruction from professors actively involved in the field.
They learn to connect, human to human.
Learn more about us, and explore our programs to find one that’s right for you.
Faculty Success
Dr. Gilstrap Leads Suicide Awareness Panel at Loyola Law School
On October 9th, Dr. Gilstrap facilitated a mental health panel for Loyola's Law School with guests Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams, SUNO professor Dr. Kevin Brown. LCSW, and Karen Kersting, mother of former Orleans Parish ADA and Loyola Law grad Ian Kersting. The panel was in honor of Ian's memory, who died by suicide in January 2025.
Student Success
Publication in Louisiana Counseling Journal
Student Mya Sherman published an article with Dr. John Dewell in the Louisiana Counseling Journal: “Addressing Climate Trauma Among Adolescents: Process-Oriented Group Therapy as a Way Forward.” Congratulations, Mya!
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LCCE
Learn about our efforts to bring quality and affordable mental health services to our community