“Sometimes, We Just Need Someone To Talk To.”
College can be exciting, challenging, and everything in between. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, academic pressures, or simply looking for someone to talk with, our team is here to support you. We provide a safe, confidential, and welcoming environment where students can explore concerns, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to thrive both personally and academically.
Taking the first step can be difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. We look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward health, wellness, and success. Saint Leo University Counseling services are free, confidential, and provided by licensed therapists for students currently registered in classes.
Location: 2nd floor of the Student Activities Building (SAB), Inside the Center for Student Wellbeing, Suite #203
If you or another person is experiencing a mental health emergency or immediate safety concern, please call Campus Safety at (352) 588-8333 or call 911.
Therapists & Staff
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Dr. Andre' R. Carpenter NCC, LMHC
Executive Director for Counseling and Access Services
Emma Manley, LMHC-QS, LPC, NCC,
Assistant Director Counseling
Johanna Marie Lane, MFA,
Office and Outreach Manager
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Cathy Yann, LCSW,
Therapist
Lorianna Kardok, LMHC
Therapist
Prevention Services and Trainings
Want to request Counseling Services to provide a training for your department, residence hall, or other speaking engagement?
To request a speaking engagement from Counseling services, please submit the following web form and we will reach out to you regarding your request.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Home (veteranscrisisline.net) -- Veteran’s Crisis Line and suicide prevention
- Home | AFSP -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Lifeline (suicidepreventionlifeline.org) -- National Suicide Prevention Hotline plus resources
- Calm Harm – manage self-harm on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Harm – manage self-harm - Apps on Google Play
- Home - Mental Health Is Health -- Symptom checker and mental health tools (formerly HalfofUs.com)
- Suicide Safety Plan on the App Store (apple.com); Suicide Safety Plan - Apps on Google Play
- The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives -- Suicide prevention and support for LGBTQAI+ individuals
- Safety Plan - #BeThe1To -- how to create a safety plan for suicidal thoughts and urges
- Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises on the App Store (apple.com); Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises - Apps on Google Play
- PanicShield - Panic Attack Aid on the App Store (apple.com); PanicShield - Panic Attack Aid - Apps on Google Play
- Breathe Easy - Paced Breathing on the App Store (apple.com); Breathe Easy - Apps on Google Play
- Insight Timer - Meditation App on the App Store (apple.com); Insight Timer - Meditation App - Apps on Google Play
- CBT Thought Diary on the App Store (apple.com); CBT Thought Diary - Apps on Google Play; Shine: Calm Anxiety & Stress - Apps on Google Play
- The Daily Shine | Podcast on Spotify
- Calm Harm – manage self-harm on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Harm – manage self-harm - Apps on Google Play
- Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker on the App Store (apple.com); Calm Urge: Self Harm Tracker + Day Counter + Sober - Apps on Google Play
- Self-Compassion Exercises by Dr. Kristin Neff -- guided practices, meditation, and coping skills using self-compassion to combat self-harm and other issues
- Self-Injury Prevention Resources – TWLOHA -- resources, educational information, and safety
- Self-Injury Outreach and Support (sioutreach.org)
- ULifeline Self Evaluator – Your online resource for college mental health -- self-evaluator for alcohol & substance misuse and when to see a professional
- Find AA Meetings Near You - AA Meeting Locator (aa-meetings.com) -- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those in recovery from alcohol or trying to recover from addiction to alcohol
- NAWS : Find a meeting Narcotics Anonymous meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those in recovery from drugs or trying to recover from addiction to drugs
- Find an Al-Anon or Alateen Face-to-Face, Phone, or Online Meeting -- Al-Anon Meetings near you – peer-led support groups for those impacted by the alcoholism, drug use, or mental illness of another person
- Public Messages | SAMHSA -- educational materials regarding drug and alcohol use, mental illness, and treatment resources
- I Am Sober on the App Store (apple.com); I Am Sober - Apps on Google Play;
- Insight Timer - Meditation App on the App Store (apple.com); Insight Timer - Meditation App - Apps on Google Play
- Colorfy: Art Coloring Game on the App Store (apple.com); Colorfy: Coloring Book Games - Apps on Google Play
- Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises on the App Store (apple.com); Breathwrk: Breathing Exercises - Apps on Google Play
- Breathe Easy - Paced Breathing on the App Store (apple.com); Breathe Easy - Apps on Google Play
- Eating Disorders Screening Tool | Help & Support | NEDA (nationaleatingdisorders.org) -- self-assessment for eating disorder symptoms and when to see a professional
- Recovery & Relapse | National Eating Disorders Association -- educational information regarding eating disorder symptoms and recovery
- Body Image and Eating Disorders -- educational information regarding eating disorder symptoms
- Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) (aba12steps.org) -- peer-led anonymous program to help those in recovery from eating disorders
- Resources | The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County (pascohomelesscoalition.org) -- food pantries, financial assistance, and community assistance
- 2-1-1 Community Resources (navigateresources.net) -- a comprehensive list of resources for the Tampa Bay Area – can be accessed by calling 2-1-1 by phone
- HelpFinder (auntbertha.com) -- a comprehensive list of resources for the area searched
- Other Community Resources | Pasco County, FL - Official Website (pascocountyfl.net) -- food assistance, community resources, financial help, and County programs for Social Services
Please note the privacy policies of any apps you choose to use as tools and always call 911, Campus Security at (352) 588-8333 if on campus in the case of a mental health emergency. Resources are not a substitute for therapy with a licensed professional but are supplemental and educational tools to improve your awareness and mental health.
- For a friend - Mental Health Is Health -- warning signs of mental health issues and how to help
- PFLAG | -- Family members supporting and in need of support regarding their LGBTQAI+ children, grandchildren, and other loved ones
- Warning Signs - #BeThe1To; Risk Factors and Protective Factors - #BeThe1To -- Suicide warning signs and risk factors
- Family Members and Caregivers | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness -- Supporting your loved one who experiences mental illness
- DIY Tools - MHA Screening (mhanational.org)-- Caregiver tools to help your loved one through a mental health crisis
- Youth Mental Health Facts - MHA Screening (mhanational.org) --Youth/young adult mental health facts
- 24/7 Parent Stress Line | Parents Helping Parents -- National peer-led support groups for parents and 24/7 support phone line to talk to a trained counselor regarding your concerns
- Home - #BeThe1To -- education and information about preventing suicide for your student, loved ones, and community
- Parents and Families - (sioutreach.org) -- A guide for parents and families of loved ones who self-harm
Please note these resources are solely educational in nature -- always call 911, Campus Security, or (352) 588-8333 in the case of a mental health emergency.