Counseling Services
The mission of the Office of Counseling Services is to promote the mental health and personal growth of LIM Students through counseling, outreach, and wellness services. We also support the overall health and wellbeing of students by providing access to health resources, reviewing medical withdrawal requests, and confidential storage of immunization records.
The Office of Counseling Services is currently providing hybrid services with appointments available both in person and remotely through Zoom Healthcare. Consultation appointments are available to all enrolled students and their parents. Ongoing counseling is available only to students in person or remotely to students located in New York State.
If you urgently need to speak with one of our counselors during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm), please call (212) 310-0630 or go to the 14th floor of Maxwell hall and someone will assist you. Should you need to speak with a crisis counselor outside of regular business hours, you can access free, immediate, and confidential support by calling or texting the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If this is a clinical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Staff and Contact Info.
Heather O'Leary, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services
Heather earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, an MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University, and a BA in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. She obtained post-graduate training in psychoanalytic theory and practice at the William Alanson White Institute. Heather is also an adjunct professor at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education where she supervises and teaches clinical practice. She provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults in her private practice in Manhattan.
Prior to joining LIM, Heather had a range of clinical experiences, with a significant focus on trauma, attachment, and diversity. She has previously provided clinical services at Counseling and Psychological Services at Fordham University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and various community clinics.
Taisha Parkins, LMHC
Assistant Director of Counseling Services
Taisha earned her Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College and her Bachelors of Psychology, with a minor in child development from North Carolina Central University. Prior to joining LIM, Taisha worked with a wide range of non-profit organizations serving children, adolescents and families, with a focus on trauma, depression and anxiety. Taisha also worked in private practice providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples in Brooklyn.
Queennett Williams
Office Manager of Counseling and Accessibility Services
Queennett earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Pace University. Before joining LIM College, she worked in the Student Affairs Office at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) under the Associate Director. Prior to her time at SVA, she held the position of Registration Assistant in the Registrar’s Office at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT).
Matt Kulke
Counseling Extern
Matt is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology at Yeshiva University and holds a BA in Philosophy from Smith College. Prior to joining LIM, Matt worked as a crisis counselor at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County in Oakland, CA. Matt’s research focuses on the interaction of cognitive and affective processes in mood disorders.
Sorrel Johnson
Counseling Extern
Sorrel holds a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology and is in the process of earning her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University-Post. Previously, Sorrel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Music from Pacific University.
Prior to joining LIM College, Sorrel trained at the LIU-Post Psychological Services Center, where she provided psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to adults and families, respectively. Sorrel also provided counseling to college students at the LIU Center for Healthy Living and has previously worked with members of the community struggling with serious mental illness in Portland, Oregon.
Contact Us
Campus Location: Maxwell Hall 216 East 45th St., 14th Floor
Phone: (212) 310-0630
Fax: (212) 750-3466
Email: counseling@limcollege.edu
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.