THE COUNSELING CENTER

The Chicago School in partnership with The John Marshall Law School

Law school can be a fast-paced, competitive environment, and some students find it challenging to balance responsibilities among school, family life, work, and other activities.  To help students balance, perform optimally, and achieve their academic goals, The John Marshall Law School has partnered with The Chicago School to offer reduced-cost, confidential consultation, support and counseling services for John Marshall students.  The Counseling Center offers one-on-one and group counseling and consultation, workshops, programs, and events for the school’s community, and referrals and resources on a range of topics.

Reasons some students come to The Counseling Center:

• Transition to Chicago
• Coping with stress
• Academic struggles
• Problems with a faculty or staff member
• Relationship and family issues
• Confusion about career and future
• Balancing work and school and everything else

About the counselor:

• Highly trained and skilled in issues John Marshall students typically face and not affiliated with John Marshall faculty or staff
• Appointments available conveniently on campus
• Provides a private, nonjudgmental atmosphere where students can develop new coping skills and new perspectives
• Offers an initial consultation for free with optional additional sessions at a reduced cost. 

Programs and Events:

• Throughout the year, The Counseling Center offers programs and events to increase awareness, such as screenings, lectures, and workshops
• If you have an idea or suggestion for a programming event, please call us at the number listed below

Upcoming Events:

• October 10: National Coming Out Day
• October 7-13: Mental Illness Awareness Week
• Check back for details on events and programs!

PSYCH-E:

Internet articles posted by The Counseling Center on a variety of topics.  Check back for the latest article.

How to Know if You Need to Call Us:

In the competitive school environment, it’s sometimes hard for students to admit they need support in managing stress and life responsibilities. Delaying to seek solutions to these issues can sometimes lead to lower performance and lower grades in the long run.  Students who come to The Counseling Center often say things such as:

• “I have a lot of things on my mind, and I am looking for someone to talk to who could offer guidance.”
• “I’m having trouble keeping up with my work and I don’t see others having this trouble.”
• “I am struggling to balance work and having a life.”
• “I am under a lot of stress and want help, but I am unsure where to go.”
• “I’m having trouble with my professor, and I could use some help figuring out how to handle it.”
• “I’d like to come for counseling, but I can’t pay a lot.”

Meet Your Counselor:

About Lauren Gary, M.A.

Lauren received an M.A. in Clinical Psychology in 2006, and she is currently an advanced doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. 

Throughout the past five years, she has worked in a variety of settings with clients of all ages on a wide range of issues and presenting problems.  Lauren’s professional and research interests include anxiety disorders, anxiety and technology, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and couples therapy. 

Contact Us:

312-410-8985, ext. 2