VCOM Academic Advising Handbook

Counseling VCOM’s Mental Health Counselors provide assistance to students experiencing individual stressors and/or difficulty with personal levels of functioning and are available for any student seeking assistance with preserving or restoring their mental health. The assistance provided to students is conceptualized holistically with attention to contextual influences on persons’ lives influenced by the stress of medical school and in relationship to their family, societal, historical, cultural, and socioeconomic concerns. The counseling sessions are available to address emotional and social issues that may be impeding the student’s progress. The counseling services at VCOM focus on wellness and a holistic approach to mental health. All student information gained during the counseling sessions are confidential to the student and counselor (unless required by law for a student at considered at risk). To schedule an appointment, students should call or email VCOM’s Mental Health Counselor or contact CIFSS for assistance in making the appointment if needed. Appointments may be conducted as in-person meetings or via ZOOM or phone if a student is located away from campus.

Natalie Fadel, PsyD Director of Academic & Counseling Services Carolinas Campus Office: 123 nfadel@carolinas.vcom.edu 864-327-9875

Ed Magalhaes, PhD, LPC Director of Academic & Counseling Services Virginia Campus Office: 240 emagalhaes@vcom.edu 540-231-1944

Mary Ann Taylor, PhD Director of Academic & Counseling Services Auburn Campus Office: 250 mtaylor@auburn.vcom.edu 334-442-4037

John Webb, PhD, LPC-S, PLMFT Director of Academic & Counseling Services Louisiana Campus Office: 211 jwebb@ulm.vcom.edu 318-342-7178

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