How to Refer A Student

Here are some suggestions that may be helpful when referring a student in need of counseling to the Student Counseling Services:

• Speak openly with the student when sharing concerns
• Share the observations which led to your concerns
• Be specific regarding your concerns
• Avoid negative comments
• Encourage expression of thoughts and feelings
• Be sensitive to students thoughts and feelings about counseling
• Emphasize and be respectful of confidentiality
• Respect the student’s decision about utilizing counseling services, except when there is a talk of harm to self or others
• Be encouraging and supportive when helping a student in need of counseling services
• At times it may be essential to share your knowledge of the available resources (family member, Student Counseling Services, chairperson of student’s department, a physician, etc.)
• When the student is ready to use counseling services, let him or her make the call and if the student prefers you can make the call.
• You can call Dr. Fred L. Barnes, the director of the Student Counseling Services department (See below).
• In case of an emergency you may contact Dr. Barnes at 1-877-452-8301, or call 911.

Contact:
Fred L. Barnes, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Director, Student Counseling Services
(310) 665-6968

Haydeh Fakhrabadi, Psy.D.
Post Doctoral Fellow
Clinical Psychology Intern
(310) 846-2584
 
Erla Leon, MA., Ph.C.
Clinical Psychology Intern
(310) 846-2584

Student Counseling Services Unit Hours
8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday

Location
Student Resources Center in Ahmanson
Hall (first floor)