NMT Student Life

The Counseling Center

Welcome to The Counseling Center!

Mission Statement:

The mission of Counseling Center is to support the emotional, intellectual and social development of students at New Mexico Tech. NMT Counseling Center helps individuals resolve existing problems, prevent potential problems, and develop new skills that will enrich their lives.

In person visits at the Counseling Center are currently limited to emergencies/ imminent safety concerns only

For the time being, we are offering counseling services through Zoom to students who are currently within of the state of New Mexico (due to licensing restrictions). If you have any questions, please contact our office at 575-835-6619 Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, or email us at counseling@nmt.edu.

If this is an emergency, please call us at our office number during regular work hours x6619 or call campus police after hours at x5555.

Note: The way we provide services has been amended in order to meet the standards recommended by Governor Lujan Grisham as well as to adhere to the ethics required by our licensing board.

Suicide Prevention Week

Join us this Friday 9/11 at 3:00pm for Sucidide Prevention Q and A's via Zoom.

Please use this link to join us in Suicide Prevention Q & A session

Quote of the Week:

Our Top Picks for Morning and Bedtime Yoga:

For more links to yoga videos for students, visit the following pages: crisis hotlines and websites, helpful ways to fall asleep and managing stress and anxiety.

For faculty trying to cope with stress, visit the Information for Faculty page.

Short on Time? Here's a 5-Minute Meditation:

COVID-19 Resources:

TOP PICK: The Wellness Society's Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook will help you manage the variety of emotions that you may be experiencing.

Mental Health and COVID-19

Stress Management in times of Adversity

JED Foundation resources for managing COVID-19 and mental health.

If you find yourself bored in quarantine and need to chat: Visit Quarantine Chat

"How it works. Once you sign up and choose your language preferences, you'll be subscribed to periodic calls. Your caller ID will always say "QuarantineChat" when your phone rings. After a brief moment on hold, you'll match with another random person."

Office Hours and Location:

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Counseling Center is located on the first floor of the Joseph A. Fidel Center. The entrance is outside of Fidel on the NW side of the building, adjacent to Workman.

Our Providers:

We adhere to the Code of Ethics of the New Mexico Board of Clinical Mental Health Counselors . Crisis intervention is available; counseling is provided by a New Mexico licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and an independently-licensed clinical mental health counselor (LPCC).

Angela Gautier, MS, LPCC - Director

EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Master of Science, May 2004
Counseling Psychology
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Master of Science, September 1998
Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts, May 1997
Summa Cum Laude

LICENSURE

State of NM - LPCC

Laura Barker, MS, LMHC – Mental Health Counselor

EDUCATION

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Master of Science, May 2017
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Arts, May 2014
Psychology
Richland College, Dallas, TX
Associate of Science, May 2012
General Science

LICENSURE

State of NM - LMHC

Eligibility

Currently enrolled NMT graduate or undergraduate students registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours are eligible for our services. The initial appointment is an opportunity for your counselor to determine if the services we offer are appropriate for your needs and for you to decide if our services are a good fit for you.

Confidentiality

The State of New Mexico legally recognizes that communication between a counselor and their client as privileged and confidential. We will not disclose your contacts with us to your spouse/partner, your parents, professors, or anyone else without your permission.

There are few narrow exceptions:

If you are in imminent danger to yourself or are a significant danger to someone else, we have a legal obligation to break confidentiality to protect you and/or others.
If you are abusing children/vulnerable adults or inform us concerning someone who is, then we have a legal responsibility to report this to the proper authorities. Such a report could potentially lead to disclosure of your being a client and require testimony concerning the suspected abuse.
If, as part of an employment process or security screening you sign a release of records form about services received from us, we will ask that you sign our form to ensure that you are freely and knowingly releasing a brief summary of your contact with us.
Your records can also be subpoenaed by a court of law (e.g. if you claimed emotional damages in a lawsuit).
We also reserve the right to consult with the NMT Health Center and NMT Behavior Intervention (BIT) Team when professionally appropriate.

Scheduling an Appointment

You will be contacted within 1 to 2 business days by email to schedule an appointment based on the availability indicated on the intake form you submit. Students with emergencies can be seen immediately during regular office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For after-hours emergencies please contact Campus Police at 575-835-5434.

New Clients

The Counseling Intake Form is for students seeking services from the Counseling Center for the first time. Please complete the form below, and be sure to complete the last question requesting three (3) different dates and times that you are available for an appointment.

COUNSELING INTAKE FORM

Returning Clients

If you have not been seen within the last two (2) academic semesters by the Counseling Center, please complete the returning clients form below.

If you have been seen within the last two (2) academic semesters, please email the counseling center at counseling@nmt.edu and be sure to include 3 dates and times that you are available.

RETURNING CLIENTS FORM

Cancellation of Appointments

We require 24 hours notice by phone 575-835-6619 or email counseling@nmt.edu. Students who miss two or more consecutive appointments (without providing notice) will have their file closed and could be referred to community services should they require psychological care.

Services

Individual Counseling

You will meet with a counselor one-on-one to address your concerns in standard up-to-50 minute sessions. During the first meeting, you and your counselor will set goals, discuss the need for ongoing therapy and talk about a meeting schedule. In individual counseling, people will often discuss relationship concerns, family difficulties, feelings of depression or anxiety, academic issues, recovery from traumatic events, or hopes of wanting to better their lives.

Couples Counseling

The student and their partner will meet with a counselor to address relationship concerns in standard up-to-50 minute sessions. Couples will be able to learn effective communication skills, conflict resolution and to gain better insight into their relationship. At least one client of the couple must meet NMT eligibility requirements for counseling.

Consultation

Counselors offer free consultation to friends, family members, support network or any on-looker who is concerned about a member of the NMT community. This may consist of providing resources, planning next steps, offering support and/or assisting in safety planning.

Crisis Intervention

Safety Assessment

Mental Health Outreach

We offer mental health outreach throughout the academic year. We hold events focusing on increasing interaction and reducing stigma, as well as provide mental health/psychoeducation workshops. If you are interested in partnering with us for an event please fill out the form below.

Partner With Us!

Tips and Resources

Substance Abuse Resources

Breathing Exercises

Managing Test Anxiety

Crisis Hotlines and Websites

NMT Behavioral Intervention Team

Information for Faculty and Staff

Helpful Ways to Fall to Sleep

Managing Anxiety and Stress