Dennis Vanasse, Director of Counseling Services
Delia Galloni, Clinician
Office: Health & Counseling Center
next to Esther House
Tel. 508-849-3308

Counseling Services provides individual, supportive counseling to assist students as they pursue educational and personal goals. Counseling is an educational process. Students acquire new skills to increase their level of self-awareness and gain new perspectives in regard to relationships with others. The ultimate goal of this work is to enhance the quality of the individual’s life. Initial assessment and evaluation are generally made in the first two sessions. For those students in need of more intensive on-going psychotherapy, referrals to practitioners and resources in the community are provided.

The cost for supportive counseling is covered by tuition. Long term or intensive psychotherapy is not covered. In those instances, when referrals to outside resources are necessary, the cost for such therapy is assumed by the student or by his/her insurance carrier.

Counseling Services is located in the Health and Counseling Center in the Esther House Annex. Appointments are made in advance by calling Dennis Vanasse (508) 849-3372. Initial appointments are available within a week of the student’s request.

Students are able to download information about various mental illnesses, ask questions, make appointments, and seek help anonymously via the Internet, a medium they are comfortable using. www.ulifeline.org

The Counseling Center offers educational programs that support student development including workshops on stress management, guided imagery and conflict resolution. Additionally, the Counseling Center offers a fully stocked library of literature and tapes that address a wide variety of topics such as relaxation training, depression, anxiety, anger management, self assertion, self esteem and substance abuse issues. This material is available to borrow on a limited time basis to A.M.C. students.

The AMC Counseling Center has a strong commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of the information you share. Massachusetts’ law requires that we provide you with our policies regarding confidentiality and informed consent. This information is provided to you for your review and signature before we begin our work together.