About Student Counseling Services

Any currently enrolled undergraduate, dual enrolled, or graduate student working toward a degree may use the services. The student must be assigned on Banner to the Dahlonega, Blue Ridge, Gainesville, Cumming or Oconee Campus. Spouses, partners, or family members may join a session with the student's signed consent for therapy sessions. Students under the age of 18 need initial parental consent for services signed by the parent or guardian.

Minors (under the age of 18) require a parent/legal guardian to sign an informed consent in person prior to the first counseling session. If the parents are divorced, only the legal parent with the right to make healthcare decisions can sign the consent and a copy of the most current court-approved parenting plan must be submitted prior to the start of therapy.

Scope of Practice and Confidentiality

Contact Student Counseling Services

Note: To preserve confidentiality, appointments cannot be made online. Call or come by our office to make a Counseling appointment.

Dahlonega Campus

Simon Cordery, Psy.D.Profile page

Director, Student Counseling

simon.cordery@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Jessica Maddox, LCSWProfile page

Staff Therapist

jessica.maddox@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Julie Matsunaga, LPCProfile page

Staff Therapist

julie.matsunaga@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Joy Pruitt, LPCProfile page

Senior Staff Therapist

Staff Therapist LPC

joy.pruitt@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Julie Puckett, LPCProfile page

Staff Therapist

julie.puckett@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Cindy WebberProfile page

Administrative Assistant III

cindy.webber@ung.edu

Stewart Success Center, 246, Dahlonega

Gainesville Campus

Betsy Chaput, PACEProfile page

Administrative Assistant III

betsy.chaput@ung.edu

Student Center, 115, Gainesville

Kel Lee Cutrell, LPC, Psy.D.Profile page

Associate Director, Counseling Services

kellee.cutrell@ung.edu

Student Center, 115, Gainesville

Samantha Ledbetter, LCSWProfile page

Staff Therapist

samantha.ledbetter@ung.edu

Student Center, 125, Gainesville

Courtney Starnes, LPCProfile page

Staff Therapist

courtney.starnes@ung.edu

Student Center, 115, Gainesville

Kevin Young, LPCProfile page

Staff Therapist

kevin.young@ung.edu

Student Center, 115, Gainesville

Cumming Campus

Angela Hogan, LMFT, CSATProfile page

Associate Director of Student Counseling-Cumming Campus

angela.hogan@ung.edu

University Center, 238, Cumming

Oconee Campus

Justin Earnest, LPCProfile page

Assistant Director of Student Counseling

justin.earnest@ung.edu

Administration Building, 111, Oconee

Sara ZerkelProfile page

Admin Asst to the Dean/AVP

sara.zerkel@ung.edu

Administration Building, 110, Oconee

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

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