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Counseling Services

Schedule Appointment

260-266-8060
Counseling@indianatech.edu

Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30-5:00
*Closed during breaks*

Location

Andorfer Commons, Student Affairs Suite Room 150
1600 E. Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46803


About Counseling Services

The Indiana Tech/Parkview Student Assistance Program offers a variety of short-term counseling and consultation services to address the needs of students. All services are confidential and provided in a welcoming, comfortable setting, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or presence of a disability.

Eligibility

Indiana Tech students who are located in the state of Indiana are eligible for campus counseling services. Students are eligible for up to 8 sessions. There is no charge for these services.

Services Offered

Intake, assessment and referral
The first appointment allows a student and a counselor to get to know one another and formulate a plan of action. This meeting is usually structured, as it involves the completion of initial paperwork. In some cases, the student and the counselor may agree to facilitate a referral to a community agency.

Individual Counseling
Students are able to meet one-on-one with a counselor to discuss a variety of problems including (but not limited to):

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Identity issues

    • Anger

    • Stress

    • Relationship problems

    • Substance abuse

Couples Counseling
Couples counseling can help couples determine and work through the influences putting stress on their relationships. While the goal is often to help couples repair their relationships, counseling can also help couples end relationships in a healthy and respectful manner.

Consultation
Consultation services are offered to meet a variety of student needs, including concerns about another student who may be:

    • Experiencing emotional problems

    • Displaying irrational behavior or behavior out of the norm

    • Exhibiting signs of substance abuse

Workshops
Workshop presentations are available on a variety of topics in the areas of mental health, communication and conflict resolution. Call the Student Assistance Program to discuss the specific interest of your group or organization.

Confidentiality

We are firmly committed to keeping the information you share confidential, including your attendance and participation in counseling. We do not, and are not legally permitted to, discuss your information with anyone — including university officials, faculty members, parents or outside agencies — without written authorization from you.
Exceptions to this rule are made when:

    • You or someone else is in imminent danger of serious harm

    • A child or other dependent is being abused

    • A court order requires release of records The office is staffed with licensed professional counselors.

Crisis Information

During a crisis situation or emergency need, follow our Crisis Management Emergency Plan and contact Chris Dickson, Devin Blackford, or Dan Stoker.

Student Affairs front desk extension for Chris Dickson or Dan Stoker is 260-422-5561 ext. 2443.
Security Direct Line:  260-399-2805
Security Mobile Line: 260-740-6642
After-Hours Crisis Line: 260-446-1867

Visit the Crisis Resources page for additional information.

Meet Your Counselors

Rachel Taykowski, MSW, LSW

About Rachel

Rachel strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for the people she counsels. Her strengths as a practitioner include empathy, genuineness, and unconditional regard for all people and all cultures. These traits help her build a solid therapeutic alliance and a safe environment where she encourages self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-acceptance.

Bethany Pruitt, LCSW

About Bethany

Bethany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and a registered Yoga Teacher. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has over ten years of experience working in the social service and mental health fields. Her areas of focus include disordered eating, body image concerns, compulsive exercise, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She has advanced training in mindfulness-based yoga therapy for eating disorder recovery and is interested in using yoga to promote mental and physical well-being.

Adam Gayer, MS, LMHCA

About Adam

Adam prioritizes building a solid therapeutic alliance with his clients. He earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from USF and carries an extensive work history in inpatient and outpatient settings. He especially enjoys working with clients between 18-30, as he firmly believes that integral emotional, social, and personal developments will occur within this time frame. Adam’s background includes engagement in visual art (on personal and professional levels) and the teaching and application of art therapy. He regularly utilizes art therapy experiences to complement CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing techniques. Adam has advanced training and expertise in areas including grief/loss, major depressive and generalized anxiety disorders, career counseling, life adjustments, and ADHD. He looks forward to meeting with you!

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