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Student Counseling and Wellness Center (SCWC)

MCAD Student Counseling and Wellness Services

The Student Counseling and Wellness staff welcomes all undergraduate and MFA students.

COUNSELING SERVICES:

We provide supportive and confidential counseling to assist students in managing personal, relational, social, and educational challenges, as well as mental health symptoms/conditions that may be active while studying at MCAD. Services are provided free of charge and include individual and group counseling, supportive listening and feedback, consultation, guidance during crisis or stressful times, referrals to community resources, and help with navigating medical insurance networks.

In-person or Virtual appointment Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during academic sessions
Reservable space for telehealth sessions available by request. Email: studentcounseling@mcad.edu
To schedule a first appointment with one of our counselors, send email to studentcounseling@mcad.edu or leave voicemail 612.874.3776.
Or use this direct link to view provider info and availability for initial, follow up, urgent/same day, and waiting list appointments

  • MCAD Counseling Center Appointment Request


    • STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES:

    Student Wellness Staff
    Bella Hall
    We provide campus wellness programs to promote student physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. We encourage students to be active in learning and fine-tuning self-care while growing academically. Students are invited to join us for wellness events throughout the academic year. If you are interested in assisting and/or making suggestions for wellness topics and events, feel free to let us know. We value your input and participation!

    Local Clinics

    For routine physicals, chronic conditions or unexpected illnesses and injuries consider one of these clinics near campus.


    On Campus Crisis and Urgent Assistance

    MCAD Student Counseling and Wellness

    Morrison, lower level, M04 and M02
    612-874-3776 main office voicemail
    studentcounseling@mcad.edu for appointments

    MCAD Student Affairs Office

    Morrison M104 (main floor)
    612-874-3738
    student_affairs@mcad.edu

    MCAD Campus Safety (24-hour assistance)

    Main Building Lobby
    Emergency: 612-874-3555
    Emergency from Campus Phone: 1555
    Non-Emergency: 612-874-3700
    campus_safety@mcad.edu

    CRISIS/URGENT TEXT RESOURCES:

    Text4life, Crisis Text Line: Text MN to 741741
    Urgent/Crisis in Minnesota: Dial **274747
    Veterans' Suicide Prevention: Text to 838255

    CRISIS/URGENT PHONE RESOURCES:

    Hennepin County Acute Psychiatric Services 612.873.3161
    Hennepin County COPE Outreach Team: 612-596-1223
    National Suicide Prevention Life Line: 1.800. 273.TALK (8255)
    Veterans' Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255, press 1
    Trevor Project - LGBTQ Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
    Trans Life Hotline: 877-565-8860, https://www.translifeline.org/hotline
    Sexual Violence Center Hotline: 24-hour local: 612-871-5111
    https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org
    RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Domestic Violence National Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Kate Goodman, MSW, LICSW, LADC (she/her)
Director of Student Counseling and Wellness
Morrison Building, Lower Level - M04
Available for in-person or telehealth sessions Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm
Typically covers the Urgent/Same Day Session at 2pm on Tuesdays
With MCAD since Fall 2024

Kate enjoys supporting and engaging with students in a highly transitional season of life and supporting the Counseling Center on an administrative level.
Prior to her time at MCAD, Kate has been supporting young adults in various educational or clinical spaces for 10+ years.

Kate particularly enjoys working with students navigating just about any barrier impacting their desired daily living.
Folks experiencing difficulties from executive functioning, trauma experiences, peer and relationship stressors, addictive behaviors, or just needing a place to process are all welcome in Kate’s office.

When not meeting with students or consulting with faculty or staff, Kate can often be found at an ice rink or a gym cheering for one of her three teenagers or getting out for a walk by the Stone Arch Bridge.

612.874.3776
Beth Stockinger, MS, LP (she/her)
Mental Health Counselor
Available for telehealth sessions - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am-5pm
With MCAD for 15 years

Beth continues to be inspired by the resilience, talent, and empathy students bring to their personal and professional lives.
Prior to MCAD, Beth worked in private practice with individuals, couples, and families.

Beth particularly enjoys working with students who are experiencing high anxiety, performance fatigue, academic concerns, and adapting to college life.
Beth is grounded in being present with students as they process their own experiences in a non-judgemental, assuring, and supportive manner.

612.874.3774
Olivia Elick, BSW, MSW, LICSW (she/they)
Mental Health Counselor - Morrison 02
Available for in-person or telehealth sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9am-4:30pm
Typically covers the Urgent/Same Day Session at 3pm M,W,Th,F

With MCAD since January 2024 and thoroughly enjoys working within our creative community!
She is passionate about meeting individually with students across all majors, school years, and identities.

Prior to MCAD, Olivia worked primarily in youth centered spaces engaging in supportive counseling, resource navigation, after-school programming, parks and recreation and medical case management.
Olivia particularly enjoys working with students who are struggling with anxiety, depression, family of origin stressors, chronic illness/disability, and identity concerns.
Olivia strives to meet each student where they are at in their change process with radical openness, compassionate curiosity, and highlights the humor in the absurdity of life as a college art student!

When she is not meeting with students, Olivia is often found outside walking around looking for native plants, pollinators, and wildlife in our city neighborhoods.

612.874.3501