Student Counseling
Mental Health and Wellness
Counseling is a free service provided for all currently enrolled students at PCOM,
PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia
About Student Counseling Services
The most common student concerns brought up in counseling are personal growth, academic
difficulties and career indecision, adjustment to professional school, self-confidence,
depression and anxiety, relationship conflicts, eating disorders, controlling the
use of alcohol and other drugs.
We use a collaborative process that involves the development of a unique, confidential
and supportive relationship between the counselor and student. In these relationships,
counselors facilitate conversations that seek to understand the student and their
situation. This process is intended to guide the student to a stronger and healthier
person. Through discussing their issues, students develop an ability to make better
choices as well as take responsibility for actions with themselves, other relationships
and even their academics.
Types of Counseling Available
Individual
This treatment modality is offered on an as needed basis to work through personal
concerns. Individual therapy is generally short term.
Group counseling
Counseling in groups offers a broad range of insight and support from peers. Some
groups deal with general concerns and personal growth; others have a more specific
focus such as stress, coping and loss.
Outreach
Workshops, wellness programming and events provide information appropriate to the
personal and professional development of medical and graduate students. Past outreach
initiatives include: yoga and tai chi classes, puppy therapy and workshops on topics
such as healthy relationships, resilience and stress management.
Student Counseling Services at Each Campus
Ruth Conboy, DNP, LPC
Senior Associate Director of Counseling
Phone: 215-871-6606
Email: ruthco@pcom.edu
Natashja Rinaldo-James, BSW, MS, LPC, RYT
Personal Support Counselor
Phone: 215-871-7151
Email: natashjri@pcom.edu
Center for Brief Therapy
The Center for Brief Therapy (CBT) is located in Rowland Hall, Suite 530. CBT is a comprehensive outpatient clinic
serving the greater Philadelphia area as well as PCOM students.
Note: Due to a conflict of interest, the CBT cannot see PCOM psychology students for
therapy services. These students may seek therapy services at no charge from Ruth
Conboy, Natashja Rinaldo-James, or through our virtual and off-campus resources.
Leanne Henry-Miller, LPC, MFT
Senior Associate Director of Counseling
Phone: 678-225-7537
Email: leannehe@pcom.edu
Christin Zipperer, LPC, NCC
Personal Support Counselor
Phone: 229-668-3207
Email: christizi@pcom.edu
Off-campus/external counseling services
- Formation Counseling
Moultrie, GA
- La'Trina O'Neal, LMFT
Thomasville, GA
- Healing Connections Therapy Center
Tifton, GA
- NOVA Counseling and Consulting Services
Albany, GA
- Mosaic Psychological Services
Thomasville, GA
- Camellia City Counseling
Myra Jordan, LMFT
Quitman, GA
- The Psychological Center for Growth and Development
Thomasville, GA
- Turning Point Hospital
Moultrie, GA