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Counseling Services

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Counseling Services Offered

  • Free, goal-focused, collaborative, short-term, confidential, individual, and group counseling services for DePaul students.
  • Brief Screening & Consultations (BSC) over the phone.
  • Drop-in Emergent Care Services at each campus during office hours listed below:
    • ​Lincoln Park - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm;  Wednesday: from 1 pm to 4 pm.​
    • Loop - Wednesdays, 1pm to 4pm.
  • Collaboration with faculty, staff, family, and friends who want to support student care.
  • Psychoeducational workshops and presentations for a variety of topics including adaptive coping skills, stress management, effective communication, relationships, time management, mindfulness, etc.
  • Assistance with community-based referrals for therapy and psychiatry services.​

​Learn about DePaul's 24/7 Mental Health Support Line!​​



Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment

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group counseling

Group Counseling

Learn About Our Counseling Groups

let's talk

Let's Talk Program

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outreach

Outreach Programs

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off campus referrals

Off-Campus Referrals

Find an Off-Campus Provider

srvp resources

Sexual & Relationship Violence Prevention

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​Hours & Locations

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Lincoln Park Counseling Center

HOURS
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday*

*On Wednesday mornings, all UCAPS staff are in Lincoln Park for staff training.

UCAPS is open year-round, except for weekends and university holidays.

LOCATION
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue
Student Center, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60614

SW corner of Sheffield and Belden

lewis center

Loop Counseling Center

HOURS
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday*

*On Wednesday mornings, all UCAPS staff are in Lincoln Park for staff training.

UCAPS is open year-round, except for weekends and university holidays.

LOCATION
25 E. Jackson Boulevard
Lewis Center, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60604

SW corner of Wabash and Jackson

​Staff​​​

Eliza Beird, MSW, LSW
Eliza Beird, MSW, LSW
  • She/Her/Hers
  • Mental Health Clinician (Embedded Care Focus)
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Maggie Brennan, PhD, LCP
Maggie Brennan, PhD, LCP
  • Staff Psychologist (Trauma Care Focus), Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Andrea Martinez Cabrera, MA, LCPC
Andrea Martinez Cabrera, MA, LCPC
  • Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Christian Carey, PhD, LCP
Christian Carey, PhD, LCP
  • Staff Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Areli V. Contreras, MA, LPC
Areli V. Contreras, MA, LPC
  • Mental Health Clinician (Trauma Care Focus), Licensed Professional Counselor
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Nancy Easton, PsyD, LCP
Nancy Easton, PsyD, LCP
  • She/Her/Hers
  • Assistant Director, Community-Based Services​, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Anthony McGeath, CAPM
Anthony McGeath, CAPM
  • He/Him/His
  • Senior Administrative Assistant
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Orson Morrison, PsyD, LCP
Orson Morrison, PsyD, LCP
  • Associate Director for Clinical Services, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Nitika Pant, MD
Nitika Pant, MD
  • Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist, Board Certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Stefani Pila, PhD, LCP
Stefani Pila, PhD, LCP
  • She/Her/Hers
  • Staff Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Ariana Ruiz, MA, LCPC
Ariana Ruiz, MA, LCPC
  • Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Shahani Samarasekera, MSW, MA, LCSW
Shahani Samarasekera, MSW, MA, LCSW
  • She/Her/Hers
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician (Embedded Care Focus)
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Enrique Silva, MA, LCPC
Enrique Silva, MA, LCPC
  • Clinical Professional Counselor, Care Manager; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Victoria Smith, MSW, LCSW
Victoria Smith, MSW, LCSW
  • Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Tow Yee Yau, PhD, LCP
Tow Yee Yau, PhD, LCP
  • He/Him/His
  • Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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​In case of an Urgent or Life-Threatening Emergency:

  • Call 911, go to your nearest emergency room.
  • If you are on campus call Public Safety: 1-773-325-7777 (Lincoln Park) or 1-312-362-8400 (Loop).

Talk to a 24/7 Care Line Counselor

  • Call 773-325-CARE (2273) and press 1, when prompted.  

​Deaf or hard of hearing students, can use TTY service by calling 1 (855) 279-6759​.​

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Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time—it’s part of life. But if you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or unable to do the things you once enjoyed, it may be time to assess your emotional health. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take a few minutes to visit the mental health screening website to  complete a free anonymous self-assessment.

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