Counseling and Stress Management

Stetson University College of Law Counseling Services

1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
727-562-7575

Our Mental Health Counseling Services supports the mission and values of Stetson University and that of the Office of Student Affairs by providing proactive, responsive, and effective counseling services for our students. Our on-campus counselor promotes the holistic wellness, self-exploration, and personal growth of our students through confidential counseling, outreach and programming, consultation, crisis response, and connection with campus and community partners.

Our Mental Health counselor is committed to providing ethical, competent, and current services consistent with national best practices in professional counseling.Our services continually meet the changing needs of our growing and diversifying student population while helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and help-seeking behavior. We are proud to provide professional counseling services, at no cost, to our College of Law students.

Hours and Appointments

Our Mental Health counselor is located in the Office of Student Affairs and is available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Appointments can be made by emailing [email protected], by calling 727-562-7575, or by visiting the Office of Student Affairs.

Confidentiality

All counseling records are kept strictly confidential and are not part of Stetson University records. Exceptions to this are rare and include when a person poses a threat to his/her own safety or the safety of someone else.

Eligibility and Cost

Counseling Services are offered at no cost to all currently enrolled students.

Our Counselor

Our counselor, Sarah Wiggin, LMHC, has earned her advanced professional degree and is licensed by the State of Florida.

Another option for students seeking assistance is Florida Lawyers Assistance Inc. (FLA). FLA's staff and volunteers understand the problems law students face and can offer advice about how to overcome them. The Florida Board of Bar examiners has acknowledged that any contact with or information provided to FLA shall be strictly confidential unless the applicant requests disclosure. FLA's hotline is 800-282-8981, and its website is: www.fla-lap.org.

Our Student Success Manager

Our Student Success Manager works collaboratively with students on a non-clinical basis to help navigate life stressors and barriers to success. They can help connect you with on and off-campus resources that are relevant to your circumstances as well.

Some of the resources that we regularly help students connect with include: mental health counseling, financial emergency support, health care referrals, existing academic supports at Stetson, accommodations, housing and food insecurity support, and decision support for students considering a leave of absence or withdrawal, to name a few.

For more information about Counseling Services or other support, please see any of the below administrators or email the group at: [email protected].

  • Jason Palmer, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law
  • Jason Bent, Professor of Law
  • Latoya Edwards, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
  • Melissa Mundt, Director of the Registrar's Office
  • Michael Pridemore, Chief of Public Safety
  • Kathryn Pelham, Associate Director of Accessibility Resources & ADA Coordinator
  • Sarah Wiggin, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Stephanie Dreyer, Student Success Manager
  • Alicia Jackson, Director, Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services and Assistant Professor of Law
  • Anne Mullins, Associate Dean for Assessment & Professional Engagement

Teletherapy

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Uwill, the leading student mental health and wellness solution. Uwill offers students an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive teletherapy counseling services should the need arise.

To schedule teletherapy:

Register/login to Uwill and choose a therapist based on your preferences including availability, issue, gender, language, ethnicity. You can also choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.

Access is quick and easy. You can register and book your first session in just minutes.

Uwill is Private. Secure. Confidential.

If you need any technical assistance, you can refer to the Uwill FAQ, Student User Guide, or reach out directly to Uwill at [email protected].

Mental Health Crises

During Business Hours:

Counseling Services Office: 727-562-7575, [email protected]
Located in the Office of Student Affairs (2nd floor of the Student Center)

Public Safety Office: 727-562-7800 ext. 7949

Evenings, Weekends, or University Holidays:

Additional Resources

See Mental Health and Support Resources for a list of additional resources, including suicide prevention, domestic abuse support, and other local mental health services.