Office of Student Life
Counseling and Consultation Service

Let's Talk Consultations

Let’s Talk provides drop-in, informal mental health consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and open to all currently registered Ohio State students. It's a great option for students who may not need ongoing counseling, but who could benefit from one-on-one support and consultation. You may select one of the counselors listed below, or you can select the first available time.

When

  • Let’s Talk sessions are available various times, Monday through Friday via Zoom or by phone.

What to Expect

  • One-on-one, 15 to 20-minute informal consultations with staff from Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS)
  • Same day appointments available, sign-ups are required
  • No paperwork is needed ahead of time (minimal demographic information will be gathered for the purpose of tracking our delivery of service).
  • New insight and solutions to your problems and information about other resources on and off campus

The clinicians below are available for online scheduling of Let's Talk sessions:

  • Leisha Chiles, PsyD
    Embedded Psychologist in the College of Dentistry

  • Jacob Friedman, MSW, LISW-S
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as campus resources.

  • Marcy Lusk, PsyD
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as relationships and family concerns.
  • Peter Oduwole, M.S.Ed, LPCC-S
    Embedded Therapist at Hale Hall

  • Sarah Peters, PsyD
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in support for identity development, experiences of social exculsion and discrimination, non-traditional students and Resident Advisors. 
    STAR Behavioral Health Provider.

  • Destiny J. Randall, PhD
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in support for gendered racial trauma, stress and identity development. 

  • Bansari Thakkar, MSW, LISW-S
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in providing support to students struggling with immigration related stress, acculturation difficulties, family dynamics and racial distress.

  • Claire Simon, MSW, LISW-S
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in somatic skills and mindful movement.

  • Chelsea Arnold, LPCC-S
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in coping, anxiety, linkage to services and resources.

  • Palmer Rovins, PsyD
    Clinical Resident; Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as identity development and support for social exclusion and campus resources.

  • Ven Palmieri, PhD
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in identity development, neurodivergence, sexual health, and stress related to current events.

  • Stephanie Grissett, LPCC-S
    Senior Staff Therapist
    Specializing in racial trauma as well as relationship concerns.

  • Shelby Woith, LPCC
    Embedded Clinical Therapist in the College of Nursing
    Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjustment with transitions.

The clinicians below are available for direct scheduling, please click their name for more information and scheduling: