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Counseling - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an appointment?
Appointments may be made by calling or stopping by and talking to:
Margie Pascoe
Montana Tech Student Life Program Office
Engineering Hall, Room 102
496-4477 or by e-mail: mpascoe@mtech.edu
Fax: 406-496-4757
OR by contacting our counselors directly:
Joyce O'Neill, MA LCPC
Engineering Hall, Room 105
406-496-4429 or by e-mail: joneill@mtech.edu
Fax: 406-496-4757
Jill Meyer , MS
College of Technology Student Services Office
25 Basin Creek Road, Butte
406-496-3730
e-mail: jmeyer@mtech.edu
Fax: 406-496-3710
8:00 am - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
*Keeping appointments and being on time is part of the personal commitment you must make. For the courtesy of other students and the staff, if you are unable to keep your appointment, you must contact us and cancel the appointment as far in advance as possible.
All Counselors hold a Master's degree in Counseling. Any discussions between you and the counselor are confidential. Personal information is never given to anyone without your direct knowledge and approval following the American Counseling Association's ethical guidelines.
Are counseling groups offered at Montana Tech?
Groups will be offered as needed or requested. Call 496-4429 or 496-3730 for further information.
What services are offered?
You can find the emotional support you need in any variety of situations. Our professional staff can assist you in developing greater self-awareness, independence, and self-direction in such areas as:
- interpersonal relationships
- self-esteem
- personal growth and wellness
- career exploration
- sexuality
- women's/men's issues
- alcohol and drug concerns
- eating concerns/body image
- cultural differences
- adjusting to college
- anxiety/stress management
- depression
- loss and grief
- concentration difficulties/test anxiety
- sexual assault/abuse
- crisis intervention
- loneliness
- financial concerns
- prevention/education
- any other issues
How long are appointments?
Appointments usually run 45-50 minutes, depending on the circumstances and the counselors' schedules.
During the school year, it is important to respect the counselors' time as other students are often waiting to be seen. When your counselor indicates the session time is up, please respect these time limits.
What programs could Montana Tech counseling professionals present to a club, classroom, training, or community group?
- Personality inventories and group interpretation
- Strong Interest Inventories and group interpretations
- Communication skills / group skills
- Confrontation skills / assertiveness skills
- Acquaintance/ date rape / sexual violence
- Depression / Suicide
- Eating disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Assertiveness and self-esteem
- Alcohol issues
- Career guidance
- Other topics upon request
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