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About Services
All currently enrolled students can utilize Counseling Services. Students are limited to 8 sessions per academic school year. After filling out the request for services form, students will have a 60-minute intake session. During the intake, students will decide with their counselor how often they will meet (weekly, every other week, monthly). Sessions take place in person in the Counseling Services suite, located in the University Center, room 210, just across from the McAuley elevator.
Caroline Gimarc
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Dr. Gimarc serves as the Director of Counseling Services at Mount Mercy University. She graduated with her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kansas State University. Before that, Dr. Gimarc earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University.
Conor Greear
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Conor graduated from Mount Mercy University with his bachelor’s degree double majoring in Psychology and Sociology and double minoring in Childhood/Adolescent Studies and Diversity Studies. He is now currently pursuing his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Janey Saunders
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Janey’s educational career began at Iowa State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She also minored in Criminal Justice Studies and Communication Studies. Following graduation from ISU, Janey took a year off school to work as a youth counselor at a local in-patient treatment facility.
Cassandra Forsythe
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Cassandra graduated from Mount Mercy University with her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology while double minoring in Sport, Health, and Exercise Psychology & Human Resource Management. Cassandra is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a diagnosis to receive counseling?
No. We do provide additional support to individuals with existing mental health diagnoses, but our support services are very broad. Sometimes, students just need a neutral person to talk things through with, especially when they are away from home for the first time.
What about confidentiality?
Student conversations with counselors are strictly confidential and the use of Counseling Services does not appear on student transcripts. Because of our confidentiality policy, information will not be shared (even with parents) without a proper signed release.
Do I need an appointment?
You do need an appointment. You can request an appointment by filling out this form. One of our staff members will contact you via email in a few business days to schedule an appointment. We also send students links to online forms, so that they can complete intake paperwork in the privacy and comfort of their own space.
What does it cost? Do I need insurance?
Counseling is free of charge to enrolled Mount Mercy University students and no insurance information is utilized.
Who staffs MMU’s Counseling Services?
The office is led by the Director of Counseling Services who oversees graduate- and doctoral-level interns. Our interns have completed in-class training in counseling skills and applied clinical theories, and provide one-on-one counseling to students under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services. We partner with the Olson Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic at Mount Mercy’s CRST International Graduate Center, and have utilized marriage and family therapy master’s students since January 2016.
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