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.
- Sign up for a “Let’s Talk” session online
- Or, if you are interested in ongoing counseling, please schedule a phone screening.
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:
- Emma Altomonte, MSW, LISW
Embedded Clinical Therapist in the College of Social Work
- Leisha Chiles, Psy.D.
Embedded Psychologist in the College of Dentistry - Jacob Friedman, MSW, LISW
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as campus resources. - Marcy Lusk, Psy.D.
Senior Staff Therapist
- Peter Oduwole, M.S.Ed, LPCC
Embedded Therapist at Hale Hall
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Sarah Peters, Psy.D.
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in anxiety, grief, non-traditional students and support for Resident Advisors. STAR Behavioral Health Provider. -
Destiny J. Randall, Ph.D.
Senior Staff Therapist - Yuliya Shteynberg, Ph.D.
Embedded Clinical Therapist, College of Arts and Sciences
Specializing in support for depression and general anxiety. -
Kristen Swope, PsyD
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in eating and body image concerns.
- Bansari Thakkar, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Staff Therapist
The clinicians below are available for direct scheduling, please click their name for more information and scheduling:
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Harry Warner, MA, LPCC-S
Associate director, outreach -
Chelsea Arnold, LPCC-S
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in coping and anxiety. -
Kristen Swope, PsyD
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in eating and body image concerns. -
Carrington Mahr, PsyD
Embedded Therapist in the College of Law
Specializing in graduate student, student athletes, law students. -
Joni Sivey, M.S., MSW, LISW-S
Embedded Therapist in the College of Engineering
Specializing in trauma and substance use/misuse. -
Michaela Holloway, MA
Psychology Intern
Specializing in relationship concerns and anxiety. -
Claire Simon, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in somatic skills and mindful movement. -
Christina Szuch, MSW, LISW-S
Embedded Therapist in the College of Arts and Sciences - Yuliya Shteynberg, Ph.D.
Embedded Clinical Therapist, College of Arts and Sciences
Specializing in support for depression and general anxiety.