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About the University Counseling Center

The experienced counseling professionals at Saint Louis University's University Counseling Center provide care and consultation to SLU students.

Our staff members are highly trained clinicians who can assist with a variety of issues, such as adjustment to college life, troubling changes in mood and chronic psychological conditions. We are fully accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS).

Knieba Jones-Johnson, LMFTKnieba Jones-Johnson, LMFT

Director, University Counseling Center

Knieba Jones-Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical supervisor with more than 25 years in the counseling field, specifically working with marginalized communities and individuals impacted by complex trauma. Read More


Melissa Douglass, LCSW, BC-TMHMelissa Douglass, LCSW, BC-TMH

Associate Director, University Counseling Center

Melissa is a licensed clinical social worker and board-certified telemental-health provider. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Social Work from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and has 10+ years of diverse experience including community-based, hospital, non-profit and collegiate settings.  Read more

Providers

Graduate Assistants

Jewell DehonJewell Dehon

Grad Assistant, Anjum Umrani

Anjum Umrani

Contact Information

3711 West Pine Mall
2nd Floor Wuller Hall
314-977-8255 (Press 9 for after-hour and crisis needs)

Hours, Location and Parking 

During the academic year, the UCC is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on University holidays. Summer and winter break hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The UCC is located on the second floor of Wuller Hall, above the Eckelkamp Center for Campus Ministry (just west of the clock tower). Once you exit the elevator or staircase, make a left and follow the directional signs.

If you are a student, parking on campus is determined by your parking pass. If you are a visitor, you may park in the visitor's section of the Laclede parking garage. There is a charge to park in this garage. 

Law students can park free of charge in the designated "Clinic Parking" spaces in the Queen's Daughters Lot (3700 Lindell Blvd.). You must obtain a parking pass from our clinic prior to the appointment and display it in your vehicle to avoid being ticketed.

Cost and Insurance Information

All services in the UCC are free of charge for students who pay the student wellness fee to the University. Personal insurance is not required or accepted at the UCC. Services outside of the UCC may require insurance and vary by provider.