Dexter Counseling Center

Counseling support and guidance

The Dexter Counseling Center offers a broad range of programs and services to assist students in dealing with life’s challenges and stresses. Our professional staff offers the following confidential mental health supports free of charge to students who are currently enrolled at American International College:

• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Specialized workshops
• Student-Athlete counseling
• Let’s Talk

Typical issues

We see people for a variety of reasons including:

• Relationship difficulties
• Anxiety
• Sexual assault
• Homesickness
• Depression
• Substance use problems
• Stress management
• Interpersonal violence
• Trauma
• Grief

Confidentiality

We adhere to the American Psychological Association Ethical Guidelines and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding confidentiality. The only time protected health information (PHI) can be shared is if the professional mental health provider feels you are a danger to yourself or someone else, or a release of information has been signed.

Appointments & emergencies

Students are invited to self-schedule appointments online with the Patient Portal. Or students can call us, email, or drop by to schedule an appointment. We are co-located with Health Services in Mallary Hall. In some cases, you might be referred by a parent, a coach, or a faculty member. If you feel your situation is urgent, please call us. If it is an emergency, call Campus Police or 911. Should this happen outside of normal business hours, please call your local crisis number or 988.

Contact us!

Dexter Counseling Center
413.205.3248
dexter.counseling@aic.edu