STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER
The Uniformed Services University Student Counseling Center (SCC) provides confidential evidence based counseling services, and behavioral health outreach programs in support of all USU Students and Tricare eligible USU personnel. SCC services facilitate academic, professional, and personal development and enhance the readiness, resiliency, and well-being of the USU community.
The Student Counseling Center is only open to STUDENTS at this time.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
We aim to maintain the highest level of privacy while still making accessing care easy and convenient for clients. The appointment calendar is only seen by SCC staff.
Making an appointment is as easy as 1, 2, and 3.
1. Determine which counselor you would like to set up an appointment with.
2. Click on the link next to the provider’s name which will allow you direct access to their calendar.
3. Select an available appointment from the provider’s calendar. You will immediately receive a confirmation email with a google meet link that you can use to meet virtually with your provider on the day of the appointment.
Dr. Keller is an Active Duty Male. He provides individual counseling and couples counseling for USU students, student family members, and Tricare eligible USU faculty and staff To Make an Appointment with DR. KELLER PLEASE CLICK HERE Dr. Keller is not accepting new patients at this time.
Dr. Nakia Clark is a civilian female. She provides individual counseling and couples counseling for USU students, student family members, and Tricare eligible USU faculty and staff. To Make an Appointment with DR. CLARK PLEASE CLICK HERE
Dr. Brett Schneider is a retired Army male psychiatrist. He provides psychopharmacology evaluations and medication management. To Make an Appointment with DR. SCHNEIDER PLEASE CLICK HERE
Dr. Debra Stone is an active duty female. She provides individual counseling and couples counseling for
USU students, student family members, and Tricare eligible USU faculty and staff. To Make an Appointment with DR. STONE PLEASE CLICK HERE
Dr. Jeffrey Goodie a retired USPHS male psychologist. He provides individual counseling and couples counseling for USU students, student family members, and Tricare eligible USU faculty and staff To Make an Appointment with DR. GOODIE PLEASE CLICK HERE Dr. Goodie is only available to students at this time.
All appointments will be virtual through Google Meet. You will be sent an email after scheduling your appointment with the Google Meet link.
Student Counseling Center Contact Information
Phone number: (301) 295-9851. This is a voicemail for the Student Counseling Center to schedule appointments or for general information. Please make sure you leave your name and phone number on the voicemail. To cancel or change an appointment, you must do so directly on a counselor's calendar link.
Email: usucounselingcenter@usuhs.edu
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental health and support Resources
Military and Family Support Center Bethesda
Military OneSource Confidential Help or 1-800-342-9647
Psychological Health Resource Center (PHRC) or 1-866-966-1020
TRICARE Mental Health Coverage
TRICARE Telemental Health Services
If you'd prefer to talk directly with our staff about your care or if you have any questions, please call (301) 295-9851.
Another option for seeking care for behavioral health concerns is through Military One Source or Military & Family Life Counseling (MFLC). MSO is a tool that allows service members and their immediate family members access to a multitude of career and behavioral counselors 24/7 online and by telephone. MSO can be reached at 800-342-9647 or militaryonesource.mil
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/the-military-and-family-life-counseling-program/
If this is an urgent matter, please proceed to the closest Emergency Department or call 911.
CONTACT
(301) 295-9851 or usucounselingcenter@usuhs.edu
LOCATION
The UCC is located next to the University Family Health Center in building A room 1034.
ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES
The primary mission is to serve the students enrolled to USU, but as capacity allows, services are extended to other eligible beneficiaries.
Due to low manning, we are currently only serving students.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Services are all confidential.
Behavioral health problems commonly treated by the UCC staff include:
- Stress Management
- Study Skills / Time Management
- Relationship Distress
- Test Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Health Behaviors