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
  Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as relationships and family concerns.

• Peter Oduwole, M.S.Ed, LPCC
  Embedded Therapist at Hale Hall

• Sarah Peters, Psy.D.
  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, Ph.D.
  Senior Staff Therapist
  Specializing in support for gendered racial trauma, stress and identity development. 

• 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
  Specializing in providing support to students struggling with immigration related stress, acculturation difficulties, family dynamics and racial distress.

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

• 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.