Counseling Services for Students

Six free counseling sessions: If you are a current student and feel the need for professional counseling, the seminary will provide up to six free counseling sessions at a rate of $75 an hour.

The first step in the process is for the student to contact Dean Mosby at karen.mosby@garrett.edu. Students will be asked to review the list of professional counselors at the Samaracare Counseling Center that is available on MyGETS. The Samarcare Counseling Center site provides a picture and a short introduction of the scope of work and practices of the providers. Students choose a provider from this site and set up an appointment. Prior to going to the appointment, students will need to download the Counseling Center Verification Form (available on myGETS) and procure a digital signature on the form from Dean Mosby. The Counseling Center Verification Form (with the requisite signature from Dean Mosby) needs to be taken with you to your first session or emailed to the chosen provider prior to the first session if your session is online. If students encounter problems or have concerns about these services, they should notify Dean Mosby as soon as possible.

If students prefer to seek counseling with someone outside of the Samaracare Counseling Center, they will be reimbursed up to $450 ($75 per session for six sessions). All expenses beyond the $450 reimbursement must be covered by the student.

Student Chaplain

Students may contact Dean Karen Mosby via her Garrett email (karen.mosby@garrett.edu) to schedule a time to talk by phone, online, or in person. 

Employee Assistance Program for Faculty and Staff

Garrett faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, student workers and their spouses and children have access to our Employee Assistance Program provided by Perspectives. This service provides six free in-person or now telehealth counseling services. To find out how to access this benefit, visit the Employee Assistance Program page on myGETS.