Counseling Services

Find the support you need through individual counseling, creative and psychoeducational workshops, relaxation practices, support groups, and more — all designed to strengthen your well‑being and support your personal, academic, and professional growth.

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Personal Counseling

Request a counseling appointment with a licensed mental health counselor to help manage stress and build resilience.

  • Short-term solution-focused counseling
  • Anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, stress, focus issues & more!
  • In-person and telehealth
  • Connection to off-campus resources for referrals and medication
  • All services are free, voluntary, and confidential

Who is Eligible for Counseling Services? 

These services are available to any currently enrolled LSUS undergraduate or graduate student. Students can be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis. Due to state licensure, this service is limited to those physically present within the state of Louisiana during time of appointment, but one-time consultations are available upon request.

Requesting a Counseling Session 

Students can request a counseling appointment by filling out the form. Contact us at Counseling@lsus.edu or 318-797-5365 for more information. 

Additional Resources

We know that college can be especially stressful as students confront new responsibilities, life choices, and commitments. During these times, it may be difficult to know if you are experiencing "normal" college challenges or something of greater concern. It is not a weakness to ask for assistance. Rather, coping with these difficulties is often made easier when you seek out information and guidance, or share your concern with others. 

Request a referral for Off-Campus Services. 

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Counseling Services Staff

Kendal Redel, MS, LPC-S LSUS Director of Counseling Services

Kendal Redel, MS, LPC-S

Director of Counseling Services
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
kendal.redel@lsus.edu
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Sarah Moreno, MS, LPC LSUS staff profile

Sarah Moreno, MS, LPC

Mental Health Counselor
Office: NML 141-E
Phone: (318) 797-5365
sarah.moreno@lsus.edu
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AnnaKate Ainsworth, LSUS Staff Profile

AnnaKate Ainsworth

Counseling Intern Peer Educator
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
AnnaKate.Ainsworth@lsus.edu
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Nakyla Gardner LSUS Staff Profile

Nakyla Gardner

Student Administrative Assistant
Office: NML 141
Phone: (318) 797-5365
nakyla.gardner@lsus.edu
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  • Confidentiality & Ethical Guidelines

    The Counseling Services staff regards your inquiry, concerns, and discussions as private and confidential. The counselors are under ethical and legal obligations not to release any information regarding your contact with the center without your written permission. The counselors follow the ethical and legal guidelines of their profession and licensing board. These guidelines and the limits of confidentiality (for example, in situations where the student is of danger to themselves or others) are fully discussed during the student's initial session.

    Learn more about the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and rules for Licensed Professional Counselors in Louisiana.