The Office of Counseling and Disability Services offers many resources to help students at UE.
The most popular of these services is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL mental health counseling for UE students. With three mental health counselors, students can typically schedule an appointment within two weeks. UE mental health counselors work with students in a variety of ways, addressing topics such as mood/personal issues, relationship issues, developmental issues, academic issues, trauma/assault, substance misuse, and many more. Mental health counselors are gentle, friendly, and here for you. They can also provide resources to other providers in the area should a student need more intense or long-term therapy. Counseling Services is the place to go if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or in crisis.
Counseling Services has also recently upped its Instagram game, staying active with daily posts, fun themes, reels, and interactive content. Follow and share the UE Counseling Services Instagram page @uecounselingservices for fun facts, wellness tips, Mindful Mondays, and more.
Counseling Services hired two new counselors right before the semester started. Both new counselors are fun, energetic, and well-received by students.
Mya Ice is a licensed social worker and mental health counselor who has been a wonderful addition to the office. She also runs the social media for Counseling Services, which she has kept active and engaging (with the help of the student workers in the office). She has provided a short bio to introduce herself to the campus community:
“My name is Mya Ice, and I was born and raised here in Evansville. I went to Ball State (chirp chirp!) for my undergrad and USI for my master’s in social work. Previously, I worked as the Social Emotional Learning Director at the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville. I got married this past March, which is how I got such a cool last name! My husband and I enjoy spending time with our families and going on vacation. Fun fact: I have wanted to be a counselor or therapist since I was in seventh grade!”
Lainie Krumenacker is a licensed mental health counselor associate who also joined the office over the summer. She provided a short bio to introduce herself and her passions to the UE community:
“My name is Lainie. Originally from New York, I have been in this area for nine years and enjoy the slow pace of the Midwest. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at USI and pursued my master’s degree in clinical psychology at Murray State. I enjoy volunteering in the community, typically as a medic for local events, but I have also had the privilege of volunteering for community gardens. I am on the Legal Aid Society Board for Evansville and am passionate about serving vulnerable and underserved populations. Fun fact: I have a kiddo named Milo, and he is the best! In the evenings, I am likely reading, cooking, or playing video games.”
Another component provided by this office is Disability Services. This team of providers works with students to establish eligibility and appropriate accommodations for documented disabilities. The process for establishing services is to request accommodation by making an appointment with a Disability Services provider, submitting the proper documentation through the office, and then discussing and establishing the services needed. Disability Services works closely with each accommodated student to ensure that needs are being met.
The Counseling and Disability Services office is located on the second floor of Ridgway University Center in the Student Life Suite. After going through the double doors and entering the suite, it’s immediately to the left. Their hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can make an appointment by stopping in, calling, or emailing. The phone number to reach the office is (812) 488-2663. The email addresses are disabilityservices@evansville.edu and counselingservices@evansville.edu.
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