Prospective Students
Entering college can be a wonderful time for new learning and growth. However, as with any transition there can be obstacles and challenges to overcome. We encourage you to reach out to us if you need assistance.
Please note: We do NOT have a psychiatrist on staff so if you need medications or medical management please make arrangements prior to coming to campus. (See below.)
Mental Health Services
Available Services
The Counseling Services office is staffed by licensed mental health professionals and clinical interns. Services provided include:
- thorough assessment of presenting issues
- short-term solutions focused therapy
- and/or referral to community resources
Each semester 1-2 specialty groups are offered on campus, all groups offered through counseling services are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Counseling
Services offers short-term therapy with a focus on the myriad of issues
impacting quality of life. Common issues addressed within therapy are: concerns
about relationships, motivation, happiness, health, life decisions, substance
abuse, trauma, self-discovery, personal growth, self-empowerment, and other
issues commonly faced by college students; as well as all levels of diagnosed
mental illness including depression, anxiety, personality issues and psychosis.
Location and Hours of Operations
Counseling Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m, when school is in session.
Appointments
can be made by calling 508-793-7678 and leaving a message on mailbox 1, or email
us at counseling @clarku.edu.
Location: 501 Park Ave (at the corner of Maywood Street and Park Ave)
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Clinicians are not accessible after 5pm on the weekdays or on weekends. If a mental health emergency occurs when the office is closed students are encouraged to contact:
- University Police at 508-795-7575
- Emergency Mental Health at UMASS Worcester at 508-856-3562
(Counseling Services is closed May 16th through August 15th and during all school vacations.)
Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Services are not available through Clark
University’s Counseling or Health Services. If your are in need of a
psychiatric referral or medication management, we strongly encourage
that arrangements be made prior to a student’s arrival to campus. Local clinics are able to provide medication evaluations and
psychiatric services throughout Worcester, however there is often a
waiting period for appointments ranging up to two months. A
list of resources frequently used by the counseling staff for students with
psychiatric needs is listed below.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance of the clinical staff. We strive to meet the needs of students in a respectful manner and are attentive to issues of privacy and confidentiality. All information shared by the student remains within the service. Therapists might consult with each other about clinical issues, but without the student’s consent a therapist cannot discuss the case with anyone outside of the service. The only exception to the confidentiality policy is when there is a concern about the risk to self and/or others.
Worcester Mental Health Clinics and Psychiatric Services
LOCAL PSYCHIATRY
Clinics
Prescott Health Care
130 Elm Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 754-1803
UMASS Outpatient Services
361 Plantation Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 856-2551
Private Practice Psychiatrists
Dr. Mark Schlickman
23 Fruit Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 797-0537
Dr. Keith Levy
52 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 757-5191
LOCAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Clinics
Community Healthlink
72 Jaques Avenue
Worcester, MA
(508) 421-4411 - Sharon Bush, Intake Coordinator
Prescott Health Care
130 Elm Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 754-1803
Private Practice Psychotherapists
Cynthia Graber, Ph.D.
57 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 754-7875
Brian W. Litzenberger, Ph.D.
9 Cedar Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 767-1809
Adolescent, GLBT, Resistant populations
Sherri Di Reda, LICSW
35A West Boylston St.
West Boylston, MA
(508) 453-1266
Fran Peterson, LMHC
51 Union Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 791-9340
Asperger's syndrome, depression and anxiety
Danielle Wahba, Psy.D.
51 Union Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 791-1454
DBT, PTSD, depression and anxiety
Tom Novak, Ph.D.
30 Sever Street
Worcester, MA
(508) 752-7332