Averett Student Life

The Counseling Center is a learning and resource center that provides personal counseling to individuals and groups, consultative services and educational programming. The services of the center promote positive growth and development in personal, social, and academic areas.

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Confidentiality Statement
Counseling records are kept confidential, separate from other student records. No record or information is released to a third party without students’ permission, except in a life-threatening situation, when court ordered or mandated by law.

Counseling Center Services
Personal Counseling:

Adjustment Difficulties
Relationships, including roommate, marital & family
Stress/Anxiety
Depression
Addictions
Eating Disorders

Psychiatric Services:

In consultation with Dr. James Burgbacher, Psychiatry

Groups

Special Needs Groups

Educational Programs

Alcohol Awareness
Anger Management
Suicide Prevention
Healthy Relationships
Other Programs scheduled as needed

Counseling Center Staff
Joan Kahwajy-Anderson, M.Ed., L.P.C., Director of Counseling Services

Joan has served as the Averett University counselor since August 1997. Prior to coming to Averett she served as a Clinical Director at Health Options, P.C. She also has twelve years of healthcare management experience.