Averett Counseling Services
How to Schedule an Appointment:
Walk-ins:
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9am-4pm
Office Location:
420 W. Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Student Center 4th floor, office 414
Appointments are preferred, but walk-in counseling may be available during the times, depending upon the appointment schedule.
Personal Counseling Services
The Counseling Center is a learning and resource center that provides personal counseling to individuals and groups, consultation services and educational programming. The services of the center promote personal and social growth and development. The staff of the Averett University Counseling Center is committed to providing services to help students achieve their personal and academic goals. Counseling services are offered to individuals or groups in a confidential manner, enabling students to find resources, solve problems and make behavior changes as needed. Students are treated with respect, and issues are addressed in a timely manner. Exceptional student service and preparing students for an emotionally healthy and successful life is the mission of the Averett University Counseling Center.
Psychiatric Services:
Referrals are made as needed
Educational Programs
Health awareness and recovery programs are available based on students’ needs and interests.
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.
Personal Counseling Services Staff
Jessie Henderson, M.A., N.C.C
Resident in Counseling
Student Center, Room 414
(434) 791-6896
jthenderson@Averett.edu
Jessie graduated from Averett University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After Averett, she moved to Tennessee and pursued a graduate degree from East Tennessee State University. In 2016, she graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in College Counseling/Student Affairs.
