Counseling Services
NCSSM - Durham Campus
NCSSM Counseling Services is committed to creating an environment that celebrates the unique stories and voices of each member of our community, recognizing all dimensions of identity (e.g., ethnicity, culture, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, physical and mental abilities, religious beliefs and socioeconomic background). Our approach to mental health and wellness integrates physical, emotional, academic, spiritual, social, and cultural well-being. We support students’ adjustment to the NCSSM community, individual personal growth, academic endeavors, and transition to college or other life pursuits.
Connect with us!
Royall Center, 2nd Floor
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
919.416.2835 (phone)
844. 929.1420 (fax)
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itMatters
itMatters: Student Well-Being is an online, evidence-based behavioral intervention designed specifically to promote well-being among students by sharing healthy behavioral strategies and tools that will empower students' in high schools and colleges to make well-informed decisions. Find the fall schedule here: itMatters Schedule.
How to seek support and connect with an NCSSM counselor:
Students are assigned alphabetically by last name to a school counselor.
Email your assigned school counselor or counseling intern by clicking on their highlighted name below.
Schedule an appointment with your assigned school counselor by clicking on their appointment calendar link below. If their calendar is full, schedule an appointment with the counseling intern.
If you are interested in meeting with a wellness counselor, complete the following form WELLNESS SELF-REFERRAL FORM. Once completing the form, one of the wellness counseling team memberes will email you within a couple of days to schedule an appointment.
While appointments are preferred, walk-ins who have time-sensitive or urgent needs may be seen by an available counselor.
Need to speak to someone after hours about an urgent mental health need?
See the Community Coordinator on duty at the Bryan desk or call 919.416.2825. If needed, they will connect you with an on-call licensed therapist through ProtoCall.
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Text START to the Crisis Text Line 741-741
Text START to The Trevor Project 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386
Meet the Staff of Durham's Residential Counseling Services
School Counselor
Royall 217
919.416.2704
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: Kolla-Rubio-Mendiola
Seniors: Lin-Posadas-Saldana
School Counselor
Royall 209
919.416.2840
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: Abdul-Dober
Seniors: Adali-Dowden
School Counselor
Royall 214
919.416.2831
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: Safir-Zou
Seniors: Pramanik-Zmijewski
School Counselor
Royall 212
919.416.2837
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: Domachowski-Kolar
Seniors: Downs-Lei
School Counselor
Royall 215
919.416.2690
ON MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL MARCH 2025. Schedule with Damon Toone.
Wellness Counselor
Royall 213
919.416.2834
Refer to the information above regarding the wellness referral form.
Wellness Counselor
Academic Accessibility Specialist
Royall 211
919.416.2832
Refer to the information above regarding the wellness referral form.
Case Manager/Wellness Counselor
Royall 210
919.416.2682
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Refer to the information above regarding the wellness referral form.
Counseling Personnel.pdfWelcome to Counseling Services!
School Counselors - All NCSSM students are assigned to a school counselor before they begin their junior year. Families and students can locate the name of their assigned counselor in Blackbaud. Counselors host introductory, small group meetings with their students at the beginning of every academic school year to introduce themselves and Counseling Services. School Counselors provide college and career planning, academic counseling, and personal counseling through individual, small and large group sessions.
Wellness Counselors - If a counselor or student believes that a student needs additional mental health support, the student’s counselor can refer them to a NCSSM Wellness Counselor. Wellness Counselors provide support for more significant chronic and acute mental health needs. They also assist in coordinating referrals to outside mental health services. School Counselors can also make these referrals.
Peer Counseling Coordinators
PCCs help orient students to the services provided by counselors, assist students with information related to the college process, scholarships, financial aid, and enrichment opportunities, and coordinate initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion and mental health.
