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, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH
Director of Counseling and Career Services
Dr. Amy Dufrene serves as Director of Counseling and Career Services. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies from Regent University and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. Dufrene is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with appraisal privileging, a National Certified Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health provider.
With more than 25 years of behavioral-health experience and over 20 years of counseling experience, Dr. Dufrene is committed to supporting students’ mental health, personal development, academic success, and career readiness. Her professional background includes specialized preparation in trauma-informed care. Dr. Dufrene is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and has completed training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Dufrene also serves the counseling profession through statewide leadership. She was the 2024–2025 president of the Louisiana Mental Health Counselors Association.
A proud 1997 LCU alumna, Dr. Dufrene is married to Stephen and is the mother of two sons, 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