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Counseling Services

Find the support you need through individual counseling, creative and psychoeducational workshops, relaxation practices, support groups, and more — all designed to strengthen your well‑being and support your personal, academic, and professional growth.

Virtual Resources

  •  Text, call or chat with a counselor for FREE! Counselors are available to help with emotional distress, addiction, mental health struggles and more. Learn more about
  •  TimelyCare is FREE for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students! Register for Timely Care using your student email to access medical care, scheduled counseling, peer support, 24/7 crisis support and more!

Other Counseling Services Pages

Personal Counseling

 with a licensed mental health counselor to help manage stress and build resilience.

  • Short-term solution-focused counseling
  • Anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, stress, focus issues & more!
  • In-person and telehealth
  • Connection to off-campus resources for referrals and medication
  • All services are free, voluntary, and confidential

Who is Eligible for Counseling Services? 

These services are available to any currently enrolled ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ undergraduate or graduate student. Students can be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis. Due to state licensure, this service is limited to those physically present within the state of Louisiana during time of appointment, but one-time consultations are available upon request.

Requesting a Counseling Session 

Students can  by filling out the form. Contact us at Counseling@lsus.edu or 318-797-5365 for more information. 

Relaxation Room

A space to relax, reset and recharge.

The Relaxation Room is a sensory regulation space promoting deep relaxation, focus and/or calm. Students have access to fidget tools, sound machines, noise canceling headphones, art supplies, weighted blanket and more. 

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Counseling Services Staff

Kendal Redel, MS, LPC-S

Director of Counseling Services
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
kendal.redel@lsus.edu
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Sarah Moreno, MS, LPC

Mental Health Counselor
Office: NML 141-E
Phone: (318) 797-5365
sarah.moreno@lsus.edu
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Nakyla Gardner

Student Administrative Assistant
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
nakyla.gardner@lsus.edu
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Treasure Daigle

Student Administrative Assistant
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
treasure.daigle@lsus.edu
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Lanaya Bolden

Counseling Intern Graduate Assistant
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
lanaya.bolden@lsus.edu
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  • Confidentiality & Ethical Guidelines

    The Counseling Services staff regards your inquiry, concerns, and discussions as private and confidential. The counselors are under ethical and legal obligations not to release any information regarding your contact with the center without your written permission. The counselors follow the ethical and legal guidelines of their profession and licensing board. These guidelines and the limits of confidentiality (for example, in situations where the student is of danger to themselves or others) are fully discussed during the student's initial session.

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