Counseling | Doane University

College is a big change, full of exciting growth which at times can feel overwhelming. The professional staff of Doane University and our affiliates are trained to help students to respond to everyday concerns during this transitional time (relationship problems, stress, homesickness, etc.) as well as crisis situations.

Our counselors provide a free, therapeutic setting for students to address mental health concerns. We serve all individuals regardless of age, race, sex, economic status, sexual orientation, or gender expression. We treat everyone with dignity and respect.

To ensure accessibility, Doane University provides a Counseling Center on our Crete campus catering to residential students, and a Counseling Office on the nonresidential campus in Lincoln, serving both undergraduate and graduate students from Lincoln, Omaha, and Online programs. Additionally, nonresidential undergraduate students have access to no-cost services through the Continuum EAP Student Assistance Program. Your well-being is a priority, and we are here to support you throughout your college journey.

Confidentiality

Doane ensures our counseling services are in compliance with the ethical standards put in place by the American Counseling Association. Seeking counsel will not jeopardize an individual’s academic standing or relationship with the faculty and staff at Doane. Confidentiality is an important element of the therapeutic process.

Crete Counseling Center

Visit our Counseling Center in Padour Walker 105
The services we provide for a variety of emotional/mental health concerns, including but not limited to:

Stress Management
Test-taking skills
Relationship/Family
Grief
Anger Management
Eating Disorders
Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Depression
Suicidal Thoughts
Intimate Partner Violence
Rape

Crete Counselors

Myron Parsley, LIMHP, licensed independent mental health counselor, is located in the Counseling Center in Padour Walker 105. Myron's e-mail address is [email protected], and phone number is 826.6719.

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Myron directly via email or through the Student Health Office by calling 826.8265.

Appointment Times for Myron:
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Darcy Dawson, LIMHP, licensed independent mental health practitioner, is located in the Counseling Center in Padour Walker 117. Darcy's e-mail address is [email protected] and phone number is 826.6710.

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Darcy directly via email, or may be scheduled through the Student Health Office by calling 826.8401.

Appointment Times for Darcy:
Monday & Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Mindy Parker, PLMHP, provisional licensed mental health practitioner, is located in the Counseling Center in Padour Walker, 115. Mindy's email address is [email protected] and phone number is 826.8410.

Appointments may be scheduled by contacting Mindy directly via email, or may be scheduled through the Student Health Office by calling 826.8401.

Appointment Times for Mindy: Monday- Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Lincoln, Omaha, and Online Non-Residential Counseling Office

Visit our Counseling office in our Fred Brown building We also offer support to navigate issues such as:

Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Relationships
Financial Concerns and more

Lincoln Counselor

Mindy Parker is available for in-person and Telehealth counseling sessions with all enrolled non-residential students. This includes graduate and undergraduate students. Counseling is free and confidential.

Her office is located in the Lincoln Campus Fred Brown building in room 306.

To schedule an appointment with Mindy please email her directly at [email protected].

Appointment Times for Mindy: Wednesday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Continuum EAP

Help is also available through the Continuum EAP Student Assistance Program (SAP). These services are available to non-residential undergraduate students. Services include:

School and Life Services
Wellness Coaching
Short-term Counseling
Legal Assistance
Financial Coaching

Schedule an appointment with a Continuum EAP counselor:

402.476.0186
800.755.7636
[email protected]

Free Screening Resource

MindWise

Doane offers an online screening for PTSD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Alcohol, and Eating disorders using MindWise, an evidence-based tool accessible 24/7 to students. MindWise focuses on behavioral health, providing quick screenings for mental health and substance use. It serves as a "checkup from your neck up," ensuring anonymity and confidentiality with immediate results and recommendations.

For resources related to college student mental health go to:

ULifeline

The Jed Foundation

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