Services

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

Clinicians available for online scheduling

Jazmin Lara, PhD

Specializing in stressors related to documentation status, racial trauma and family distress. Can provide services in Spanish.

Emma Altomonte, a woman with long, curly hair, a red top and hoop earrings.

Emma Altomonte, MSW, LISW-S

Embedded Clinical Therapist in the College of Social Work.

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 exclusion 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.