We offer professional mental health services
in the form of personal counseling from a Christian perspective
for a wide range of issues such as:
› Anger
Management
› Anxiety and
Depression
› Academic Problems
› Career Development
› Problem Solving/Conflict
Resolution
› Depression and Loneliness
› Relationship Issues
› Stress
› Time Management
Counseling Services:
Free Mental Health Screening
How do I make an appointment?
Are there any groups?
What services are provided?
How much does it cost?
What about counselor qualifications?
Outside Referrals
Resources
Meet the Staff
How do I make an appointment?
Contact Us:
Stop by or call the CSU Counseling Line at (843) 863-8010
and leave a message with your name and number, and a counselor
will return your call within 24 hours to set up an appointment.
You can also email us to request an appointment. Appointments
for staff counselors are scheduled Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Evening
appointments are also available with independent contractors
and interns.
Are there any groups?
CSU Counseling Services offers groups on an as-needed basis.
Some groups we have offered include body image, self-esteem
and substance abuse support groups. Please contact the counseling
center at 843-863-8010 for more information or to join a group.
What services are provided?
We offer professional mental health services in the form of
personal counseling for a wide range of issues such as:
› Anger
Management
› Anxiety and
Depression
› Academic Problems
› Career Development
› Problem Solving/Conflict
Resolution
› Depression and Loneliness
› Relationship Issues
› Stress
› Time Management
How much does it cost?
Counseling services are offered to all CSU students free of
charge. Counseling service consultations are available to CSU
faculty and staff, including assistance to off-campus referrals.
What about counselor qualifications?
Our counselors are all Master's or Doctoral level graduates
of regionally accredited professional counselor education programs,
have completed extensive counseling internships, and hold professional
licensure as counselors in the State of South Carolina.
Outside Referrals
Because
of limited resources, clients with problems requiring long-term
counseling may need to be referred to an off-campus professional.
Also, if a CSU counselor determines that a client's needs
exceed his or her ability to provide adequate services, we
have an ethical responsibility to refer the student to another
counselor. While CSU does not endorse or recommend any one
particular counselor, we do maintain a list of local counselors
that are qualified to meet your needs. However, the cost
of off-campus counseling is strictly the responsibility of
the student.
Resources
College Drinking Myths, Facts and CSU Policies [PowerPoint presentation]
Suicide Prevention PowerPoint Presentation [PowerPoint presentation]
Going Home: What to Expect [PowerPoint presentation]
Meet the Staff
Glenda
K. Hill Nanna, MA, LPC, Director of Counseling & Disability
Services
Mrs. Nanna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds
a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from
Columbia
International University. Mrs. Nanna has also served in
various church ministries with students, women, and children.
She also
serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Behavioral
Sciences, teaching psychology courses.
Patti Lesslie, MA, LPC, Clinical Counselor
Patti is a Licensed Professional Counselor from Greenville, SC. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of South Carolina and Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. Patti attended Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta, GA for Marriage and Family Counseling and obtained her license working with adolescents, families and couples. While living in Atlanta, she enjoyed working with middle school girls at North Point Community Church. Patti currently attends Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant and enjoys working with their 7th grade girls. Patti is currently serving as chaplain for CSU Women’s Golf Team.
Barbara C. Mead, M.Ed., LPC (Part-time Counselor)
Ms. Mead is Associate Dean for Student Development and Director
of International Services. She holds a Master of Education
degree from The Citadel and is a Licensed Professional Counselor;
She has received additional training in crisis intervention
and is a member of NOVA’s National Crisis Response
Team.
Aaron Dunn, MA, LPC (Independent Contractor)
Mr. Dunn, a Licensed Professional Counselor, is an independent
contractor who is available to meet with CSU students for
counseling. He is certified with the Department of Alcohol
and Drug Abuse for South Carolina and runs the substance
abuse group for students. Dunn is a 1982 graduate of Charleston
Southern and earned his MA in Counseling from Anderson Baptist.
Mr. Dunn works full time as Lead Case Manager at Lowcountry
AIDS Services.
Andre Witherspoon, Intern
Mr. Witherspoon is completing a Master's in Counseling from
Webster University. He is able to offer afternoon and evening
appointments under the supervision of the Director of Counseling.
Counseling Appointment Forms
Once you have been contacted by a CSU counselor, and a meeting is scheduled, you will need to fill out two forms. This information is confidential and can be completed in advance online. Open and print the following forms and bring to your scheduled meeting:
» Welcome to the CSU Counseling Services 
» Confidential Intake Form
Adobe Acrobat reader is required to access the above forms. Free download here
The CSU counseling services office:
Glenda K. Hill Nanna, LPC
Director of Counseling & Disability Services
Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29423
843-863-7194 Office
843-863-8010 Counseling Line
843-863-7197 Fax
