Wellness Center, Hopkins Hall
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., August through May
404 471-6117 (phone)
404 471-5477 (fax)
personalcounseling@agnesscott.edu
We understand that while the college experience can be exciting, it can also be stressful. Demands on time and deadlines for term papers and exams are all a part of being a college student—and that's just the academic side. There may also be issues in your life pertaining to family, friends, roommates, romantic relationships and financial situations. The office of personal counseling is here to help you with a therapeutic relationship providing insight and guidance into such issues.
Confidential Services
Confidential personal counseling services are available for all currently enrolled Agnes Scott students by personal counseling staff whose primary responsibility is to alleviate distress and promote healthy functioning by providing short-term counseling services. These services include individual, couples, group, and problem solving sessions; consultation and referral services; and public presentations for campus organizations.
Some examples of the kinds of issues students may discuss with a counselor include: managing relationships, handling family problems, coping with stress, homesickness, decreasing depressive feelings, dealing with fears, handling a crisis, improving communication, learning to be assertive, study skills, time management, increasing self-esteem, understanding one's sexuality, managing time, decision-making, and dealing with alcohol and/or drug concerns.
Personal Counseling Staff
Holly N. Byrd, Psy.D.
Director
hbyrd@agnesscott.edu
Claire E. Fuller, Ph.D.
Clinical Director
cfuller@agnesscott.edu
Barbara Washington, B.A.
Wellness Center coordinator
bwashington@agnesscott.edu
Beth A. Krakow, Ph.D.
Staff Psychologist / Outreach Coordinator
bkrakow@agnesscott.edu
Courtney Chambless, M.A.
Practicum therapist
cchambless@agnesscott.edu
Lacondria Simmons, M.A.
Practicum therapist
lsimmons@agnesscott.edu
Abby Myers, M.A.
Practicum therapist
amyers@agnesscott.edu