Counseling
Here at LCU, we want to see each student succeed holistically. One of the many benefits of becoming an LCU Wildcat is the availability of free counseling services on campus. The counseling center offers services to individuals, couples, and groups. Sessions typically last between 45-50 minutes. The counseling center is a judgment-free zone where you can share personal concerns in private. Students can find counseling services on the 3rd floor of the Student Center in the Student Life suite.
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To schedule an appointment, students can call 318-487-7420 or click the button below to request an appointment with the clinician of their choice. Walk-in consultations are available; therapy sessions are by appointment only.
Important phone numbers:
Suicide Hotline: call or text: 988
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Rehab Hotline: 1-866-210-1303
Louisiana National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-821-4357 or by texting “NAMI” to 741741
Louisiana Department of Health: 1-877-664-2248
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR): (318)625-7592
Meet our counselor.
Amy S. Dufrene, LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Amy S. Dufrene, LCU Class of 1997, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Board Certified Counselor, and Board Certified Telemental Health provider. She is also the 2024-2025 President of the LA Mental Health Counselors Association.
She has been working in the field of behavioral health for over 25 years and in the field of counseling for over 20 years. She is rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy and has received training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Amy is married to Stephen, and mom to 2 boys: Caleb and Joshua.
Common reasons people seek counseling:
Depression
Anxiety
Adjustment issues
Grief and loss
Breakups
Family or friend problems
Substance abuse
Struggles
Anger / aggitation