Counseling

Gender Programs: Counseling

We offer individual, confidential counseling for women and men students on a wide range of personal issues. Call the counseling coordinator at (402) 472-9428 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Claire T. Hauser, M.S., Counseling Coordinator, is a doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Psychology. Her role includes serving as the initial contact for individuals who are seeking counseling, coordinating the support and discussion groups offered through the Women’s Center, and facilitating workshops on campus and in the community. Claire is very interested in gender role socialization, development of positive body image and self-concept, and positive psychology. For questions about support and discussion groups or to schedule a counseling appointment, call (402) 472-9428.

Lawrence Chatters, M.A., Men’s Program Coordinator is a doctoral student in the Educational Psychology department.  He is the leader of Men at Nebraska a registered student organization that aims to bring people from the campus and community together to discuss issues facing men.  He works closely with organizations on campus to discuss masculinity, relationships and other facets of manhood. He also works as a co-facilitator for PREVENT, a program designed to reduce relationship violence.  Lawrence is especially interested in issues that face minority men on university and college campuses. For questions about Men at Nebraska, PREVENT, or having him come to your organization to conduct a workshop call (402) 472-9428.

Morgan Conley, Field Placement Counselor, is a doctoral student in the Educational Psychology department.  She provides individual and couples counseling to students on a variety of issues.  She also co-facilitates Sister Circle, a support group primarily for African American women on campus. Morgan is especially interested in multicultural issues for minority populations with special emphasis on African American mental health. 

Melissa Will is a Field Placement Counselor at the Women’s Center while completing her masters in Educational Psychology.  She has various interests including multicultural concerns, issues regarding sexual and/or partner violence in addition to work with eating disorders. She is an LGBTQ Ally and offers individual and couple counseling.

Jan Deeds, Ph.D., Associate Director of Student Involvement, serves as the Women’s Center Director and specializes in Gender Programs. She is a licensed professional counselor and advises several student organizations on campus.

Please see Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for additional counseling options.

Support and Discussion Groups are offered through the Women's Center and in partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). These groups meet in room 338 of the Nebraska Union. Contact the facilitators listed for more information about the group. Participation is free unless otherwise indicated.

Latina Discussion Group

This is a weekly support and discussion group for Latina students at UNL. Come meet and connect with other Latina students on campus and discuss a variety of topics. Graduate and Undergraduate students welcome. No registration required.
Wednesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm
Women’s Center, Nebraska Union 338
Contact Belinda at 472-9428 for more information 

Sister Circle: A Support Group for Women of Color

This is a weekly support and discussion group for women of color. It's based on an empowerment model for building an extended network of supportive friends and colleagues. No registration required. 
Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pm 
Women's Center, Nebraska Union 338
Contact Charlie at 472-7450 for more information 

We’re always interested in getting new groups started! If you’re interested in a group that you do not see listed here please call Belinda at 472-9428.

Other groups that you might be interested in can be found under LGBTQA Programs and Services and through Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).