Athletics Counselor

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
CSU Athletics Counselor :: Lena Harris, LPCC

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Individual Counseling
Consult with Teams & Coaches
Outreach & Education

Manage signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and other clinical diagnoses
Coping with life transitions, trauma, and performance

Team specific needs, allowing time and space to work with individual teams on their needs as designated by the head coach or players
Aiding connection through conversation that liberates each individual student-athlete to be more authentic with their teammates

Specific events providing resources and materials to enhance the awareness of mental health & wellness
Reduce the stigma for reaching out for help

Areas of Focus
Stress Management
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Sports Performance
Life Transitions
Injury & Recovery
Homesickness
Mindfulness/Mental Skills Training
Relationship Challenges
Grief & Loss
Challenges With Food
Challenges With Substances

Schedule a referral screening:
During this conversation, we learn about your main concerns and connect you with the best support. This screening can be conducted with any CSU Counseling Center clinician or specifically with the Athletics Counselor.
Ways To Schedule:
Email Lena directly: l.s.harris48@csuohio.edu
Call the CSU Counseling Center at (216) 687-2277
Schedule online at CSUOhio.TitaniumHWC.com
Attend Athletics Counselor's drop-in hour:
PE 335 | 1:00-2:00 pm | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Come to crisis walk-in hours at the CSU Counseling Center:
UN 220 | 1:00-3:00 pm | Monday-Friday
See a clinician that day when using walk-in hours or call (216) 687-2277 at any time during business hours
CSU Counseling Center :: (216) 687-2277
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline :: 988
Crisis Text Line :: Text ‘4HOPE’ to 741-741 (free + confidential)
Go to your nearest Emergency Room
NCAA Mental Health Website

Goals
Promote healthy student-athletes - mentally, physically & emotionally
Reduce the stigma/barriers to seeking help
Educate teams on evidence-based topics to improve communication and team cohesion
Provide a safe, therapeutic space for student-athletes to push past barriers to grow and heal as a person
Work collaboratively with the Athletic Department staff to provide a transformational experience for student-athletes, with student-centered care

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Sessions may vary depending on the therapeutic need, content and clinical care provided. Screenings can be anywhere from 15-45 minutes; intakes are up to an hour or more if needed. However, for scheduling purposes please plan to block at least one hour for an individual session with our Athletics Counselor.
In compliance with the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws and regulations, we respect confidentiality and a patient's rights regarding the content provided to our Athletics Counselor.
PE Building, 3rd floor, room 335 or via Zoom

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