Counseling Services

Wilkes University Counseling Center

Counselor with student.

Counseling is an opportunity to confidentially discuss personal concerns or issues with a counselor or explore ways of working through them. Some individuals may choose to utilize counseling services over the course of a semester or year, while others may only need a few appointments to discuss a current situation in order to gain clarity and/or direction. Many students of all ages and backgrounds access counseling support.

The Wilkes University Counseling Center is located on the second floor of Passan Hall at 267 South Franklin Street across from the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center.

Students can schedule an appointment Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by contacting our Office Assistant, Laura Cease:

The Wilkes University Support Line 570-408-CHAT (2428) is available 24/7 for any student crisis. This line is staffed with skilled clinicians who are trained specifically in college student mental health. Support is available to students who may be experiencing any mental health issue as well as students who may be experiencing an emergency situation. Our hope is that our Support Line service will be complementary to counseling services presently available to students. We want to provide comfort and care for students by letting them know that despite their circumstances, support is always available.

In the event of an emergency, please contact Wilkes University Police Department at 570-408-4999 or 911.

Mental Health and Wellness Services for Graduate Students

Graduate students currently enrolled at Wilkes can access additional support through our partner, Uwill external website.

A leading provider of student mental health and wellness services. Uwill offers free, confidential and secure teletherapy sessions as well as an on-demand library of video wellness resources to support graduate students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Counseling is an opportunity to discuss personal concerns or issues with a counselor and explore ways of working through them. Some individuals may choose to utilize counseling services over the course of a semester or year, while others may only need a few appointments to discuss a current situation in order to gain clarity and/or direction. Besides individual counseling, we also include group counseling experiences, consultation and referral services, crisis intervention, and personal development workshops.

All undergraduate students (on-campus, off-campus, full-time and part-time) are eligible for mental health counseling. At Wilkes University, individuals access support for concerns including (but not limited to):

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Identity issues
  • Eating issues
  • Interpersonal conflicts with peers and family
  • Substance issues
  • Adjustment issues

The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of Passan Hall at 267 South Franklin Street across from the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center.

You may contact the Wilkes University Counseling Center during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) at 570-408-4100.

For after hours emergencies, please contact our 24/7 University Support line at 570-408-CHAT (2428) to speak with a mental health clinician for any mental health crises.

You may also contact your RA (if you are a residential student living on campus) or call Public Safety at (570) 408-4999 for after hours emergencies.

You should be able to get an appointment within one - three weeks. Please know that we will make every effort to accommodate you with an appointment as soon as possible. For crisis situations during regular business hours, a counselor will contact you as soon as possible. For after hours emergencies, please contact your RA and/or Public Safety at 570-408-4999, or dial 911, or call our 24/7 University Support Line at 570-408-CHAT (2428).

Counseling Services does not currently set a limit on number of appointments per semester. However, if needs are such that more long-term or more intensive therapy is required, community referrals will be offered.

Counseling services are free and confidential.

Yes, through our partner Uwill. All graduate students currently enrolled at Wilkes, regardless of location, can access Uwill’s free, confidential and secure teletherapy services by registering for a Uwill account with their Wilkes email address.

Register for a Uwill Account external website

Once enrolled, you can choose a therapist based on your preferences and schedule an appointment that works best with your schedule. You'll also get access to a library of wellness video resources.

Contact Us

Maria Richards, PsyD

Director/Licensed Psychologist

Passan Hall Room 212
maria.richards@freoreport.net
(570) 408-6210

Melissa Gaudio, MA, NCC, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Passan Hall Second Floor Room 204
melissa.gaudio@freoreport.net
(570) 408-4358

Jeanne Grymko, MA, CAADC, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Passan Hall Second Floor Room 214
jeanne.grymko@freoreport.net
(570) 408-4109

Heloise Ridley, MBA, MA, NCC, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Passan Hall Second Floor Room 211
heloise.ridley@freoreport.net
(570) 408-4335

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org external website

988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

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