Counseling Center  
Dr. Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Director - 212 Teel Hall x 7585
Alex Lesko, LSW, Counselor - Gable Health and Counseling Center x 7532
Dr. Jan Sebes , Counselor - Gable Health and Counseling Center x 7532
Sally Lengel, MSW, Counselor - Gable Health and Counseling Center x 7532
Dr. Peggy Seibert, Counselor - Gable Health and Counseling Center x 7532

Mission

The Albright College Counseling Center was formed to be a place where students are helped to grow as individuals and ultimately become more effective in their everyday lives.  The counseling processes provided are designed to help you address concerns that may be interfering with your personal growth, development or academic potential, including, but not limited to, adjusting to college life, stress and time management, anxiety, depression, family and relationship problems, crisis intervention and addiction.  It is important for you to realize that the counseling process involves a relationship between you and a trained counselor who has the desire and willingness to help you accomplish your individual goals, come to a greater understanding of yourself, and learn effective personal and interpersonal success strategies.  It is not only their job to be there for you, but feel completely confident that your counselor wants to be there for you.

About the Counseling Center

Where is the Counseling Center located?
The Counseling Center is located in the white building behind The Gable Health and Counseling Center, on the corner of Linden and Richmond Streets.

What type of services does the Counseling Center provide?
The Counseling Center provides a variety of services that are available to all full-time day students and are free and confidential.  As a student visiting the Counseling Center, you can feel assured that your counselor(s) have only your best interest in mind, and that they are there for YOU.  The services we provide include:

  • Individual and relationship counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Consultation for students, faculty and staff
  • Limited psychological screenings for students (such as depression, alcohol and eating disorders)
  • Referrals to community providers
  • Appointments with professional counselors to discuss personal and emotional concerns, regarding (not all are listed):
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    • Family
    • Relationships
    • Substance misuse
    • Depression
    • Stress
    • Death/loss

Does the Counseling Center do any type of awareness or programming events? 
The Counseling Center provides programming relating to the mental health of the campus community. Topics include dealing with stress, creating and developing healthier relationships and lifestyles, protecting oneself from sexual assault, learning how to communicate effectively, coping with depression, among others. In the fall, there is a campus-wide mental health screening day focusing on depression, anxiety and suicide prevention.  Alcohol awareness information and screenings are provided in the spring semester.  You may contact the director with ideas for additional programming ideas.

Who can use these services?
A free and confidential consultation is available to all currently enrolled full-time day undergraduate students and graduate and ADP students at the Reading site.  The initial appointment is for screening, assessment and establishing a plan.  Our model is a brief therapy model with most students receiving a maximum of eight sessions. You may be referred to off-campus health, mental health, or substance abuse professionals. If so, you are responsible for their charges.

Will anyone find out if I use these services?
Please feel confident and assured that the issues you discuss with your counselor remain confidential.  Your counselors are there for you—the information you share with them stays between you and your counselor.

When are services available, and do I have to make an appointment?
Yes, you do have to make an appointment for counseling services so that your counselor is able to give you his/her full attention.  Appointments can be made Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  During the academic year, appointments can be made by calling the Gable Health and Counseling Center secretary at 610-921-7532, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1:30 - 5 p.m.

**IMPORTANT**
The Counseling Center staff does NOT provide 24-hour coverage. If you are experiencing an actual mental health emergency and need immediate assistance please go directly to the Public Safety Office or call them at 311.