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 traditional 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.
- Sign up for a “Let’s Talk” session online
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 Let's Talk sessions:
- Emma Altomonte, MSW, LISW
Embedded Clinical Therapist in the College of Social Work
- Chelsea Arnold, LPCC-S
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in coping, anxiety, relational health, linkage to community resources.
- Leisha Chiles, Psy.D.
Embedded Psychologist in the College of Dentistry
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Mary DeCenzo, LISW-S, ACTRP-C
Embedded Clinician in the Fisher College of Business
Advanced, Certified Trauma and Resiliency Practitioner also specializing in general and social anxiety, depression, stress management and support for those who identify as first generation college students.
- Jacob Friedman, MSW, LSW
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in self-care and coping strategies, as well as campus resources.
- Darreon Greer Sr., Ph.D.
Embedded Clinical Therapist in the Center for Belonging and Social Change -
Stephanie Grissett, M.A., LPCC
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in support for BIPOC students and relational health.
- Brandon Millspaugh, Ph.D.
Embedded Clinical Therapist in the College of Arts and Sciences
- Peter Oduwole, M.S.Ed, LPCC
Embedded Therapist at Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Specializing in support for Black Students.
- Ven Palmieri, Ph.D.
Embedded Clinician in the College of Public Health
Specializing in support for LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, sexual wellness, and political anxiety.
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Sarah Peters, Psy.D.
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in anxiety & LGBTQ+ concerns. - Schaad, Psy.D
Embedded Clinical Counselor at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences in Wooster
Specializations include LGBTQ identified persons, trauma, students with disabilities, and interpersonal issues. -
Claire Simon, MSW, LISW-S
Embedded Clinician in the OSU College of Nursing
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Joni Sivey, M.S., MSW, LISW-S
Embedded Clinician in the College of Engineering
Specializing in trauma and family/relationship concerns.
- Bansari Thakkar, MSW, LISW-S
Senior Staff Therapist
Specializing in support for international students.
- Harry Warner, M.A., LPCC-S
Associate Director, Outreach
Specializing in LGBTQ+ concerns.
- Martha Wessell, MSW, LISW-S
Embedded Clinician in Residence Life
Specializing in mindfulness-based stress reduction and building mind-body-spirit wellness skills.
- David Wirt, M.S.Ed., LPCC-S
Embedded Clinical Counselor at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
STAR Behavioral Health Provider Registered to provide military sensitive therapy services.
Disclaimer
- Let’s Talk is an informal consultation only. Let’s Talk is not counseling.
- Let’s Talk conversations are not part of students’ releasable records.
- Although Let's Talk consultants are mental health professionals, Let's Talk consultations do not constitute mental health treatment.
- Limits to confidentiality - When there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others, Let's Talk counselors are required by law to report this. When a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated is being abused, Let's Talk consultants are also required by law to report this.
- If your Let's Talk consultant assesses that you could benefit from a higher level of care, every effort will be made to refer you to other appropriate resources at the university and surrounding community.
This program is partly modeled on the "Let's Talk" program at Cornell University. We are indebted to our colleagues there for the name and idea; some of the material on their website has been duplicated here with permission. Special thanks to Cornell University CAPS, for sharing their expertise and experience.