Why We Are Here    

Who said college was going to be easy?

Each year, the Office of Student Counseling provides services to undergraduate and graduate students at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The Office is staffed by licensed counselors and the services rendered to students are free, voluntary, and confidential. The Office staff is dedicated to assisting students in their pursuit of personal and academic growth, to helping students gain a better understanding and appreciation of themselves, and to supporting students as they make important decisions about their lives.

What is counseling?

Counseling, most simply stated, is an interaction between a person who is "stuck" in some way and in need of help, and another person who is trained in helping people get "unstuck." The reasons for coming are many, and the counseling strategies employed also vary from counselor to counselor. The one constant is that the counselor focuses all energies on trying to help the student. It doesn't always work, but our student evaluation forms suggest that most students who seek counseling believe that it has been helpful to them. And if you feel uncertain about whether counseling is for you, we encourage you to make an initial appointment and discuss any reservations you might have with one of our counselors. There is no obligation to continue.

At your first appointment...

You and a counselor will discuss the issues that led you to schedule an appointment. The counselor will talk to you about how the Office is best able to provide the kind of help you need. When the Office is unable to provide the type of service you need or request, we will refer you to an appropriate outside agency and assist you in obtaining services there.

Mental Health Screening Tools

 Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. After your mental health test, you will see information, resources, and tools to help you understand and improve your mental health. Please note: Online screening tools are meant to be a quick snapshot of your mental health. If your results indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, please consider making an appointment with one of our counselors or use the TELUS app to talk to a therapist. A mental health provider can give you a full assessment and talk to you about options for how to feel better.

Take a Mental Health Test

Staff

Daisey McCloud, MA, MAPCP, LPC-S, Director of Counseling Services

Ms. McCloud has a Masters degree in Counseling from Houston Baptist University. She has been at TAMUG since 2009.  Ms. McCloud is also a certified DWI instructor, and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist, (CART).

Ken Bailey, MA, LPC-S, Director of Career & Ability Services

Mr. Bailey has a Masters degree in counseling from Marshall University. Ken has worked at TAMUG since 2002.

Dr. Dana Little, MS, LMFT-S   Access Coordinator

Dr. Little began her work at TAMUG in January of 2016. She coordinates ability services for students requesting accommodations for documented disabilities. She has taught adjunct courses at Galveston College and run her own private counseling practice.

Dana Keenan, Senior Office Associate 

Dana has been with Texas A&M Galveston since 2015 and previously worked for UTMB and the City of Galveston.

Thomala Walker, MS, LPC, Professional Counselor III