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STUDENT LIFE
Our mission as the Campus Counseling Center is to provide solution-focused, brief counseling services to full-time Southeastern University students within a safe, Christian atmosphere.
Our services are offered at no additional cost to our students and are confidential.
The Campus Counseling Center, located in Smith Hall, provides individual counseling as well as group counseling and health and wellness events throughout the semester. Telecounseling services are offered for individuals.
*Dual-enrolled and doctoral students are not eligible.
Counseling services at our Campus Counseling Center are provided by qualified mental health professionals who are licensed in the state of Florida as well as supervised graduate interns.
Your counselor can provide specific information regarding experience and credentials upon request.
Director of Counseling & Wellness
Kelsey Thomas is the Director of Counseling and Wellness at Southeastern University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently specializes in providing therapeutic services to students on campus at the collegiate level. Kelsey has years of experience in the mental health field working with youth and adolescents as well as crisis management, trauma informed care, and building effective coping skills in the individual and group setting. She has a passion for serving people through practical therapeutic techniques while helping them to adjust and work through environmental and personal changes. Kelsey uses a holistic approach to mental health in dealing with one’s environment, as well as current physical, emotional, and spiritual stressors.
Counselor
Andy Baker is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who holds an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University. Andy was a public high school teacher for fourteen years and currently serves as a pastor at a local church. Andy has over 20 years of experience in pastoral counseling and community building. At SEU, Andy desires to positively impact the people’s lives with whom God would entrust to his care. Andy aspires to create a space where college students can process the complexities and intricacies of life.
Counselor
Rachel Rambler is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern with experience providing counseling services to children and adults. Rachel completed her Master of Social Work internship at SEU’s Counseling Center and is thrilled to be back. She uses both strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches when providing support in individual and group counseling settings. Rachel is passionate about the mind-body connection and seeks not to overlook the integration of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She hopes to create a safe space where students feel understood, accepted, and equipped with the practical strategies they need to meet their goals.
Campus Counselor
Goran Kojchev is originally from Macedonia and brings years of cross-cultural expertise to the mental health field. He is fluent in seven languages. His client work covers all ages who have been through trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, life-controlling issues (hurts, habits, and hang-ups), grief, bereavement, and end-of-life issues. He has led Celebrate Recovery/Recovery Alive programs for years, and is committed to supporting client healing through a holistic approach physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Additionally, Goran brings years of experience in pastoral care and counseling. He is passionate about the New Testament and Biblical studies and is in pursuit of his doctoral degree while teaching as an adjunct professor for the Barnett College of Ministry and Theology.
