Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides services on the Lincoln campus to support the educational mission of LCU.

The mission of the LCU Counseling Center is to support the academic, emotional, social and cultural development of students. Our student-centered programs include counseling, outreach, consultation, training and educational services. We help students address personal challenges and develop the skills, abilities and knowledge to empower them to take full advantage of their college experience.

We value an atmosphere that is welcoming for all individuals. We value the dignity and worth of all people in a pluralistic society. Our services are characterized by collegiality, compassion, and concern for all. We strive to foster and promote awareness, empathy and cultural competence within a multicultural environment.

The Counseling Center is staffed by student counselors in the LCU Master of Arts in Counseling program. Our counselors are professionally trained and supervised by licensed practitioners. Our services are available to LCU students at no additional cost.

LCU's Counseling Center operates on a wellness model. We offer both counseling and preventive programs designed to increase awareness and skills for managing and enhancing mental health and well-being.

Team

Faculty Coordinator: Kim Baldwin, PsyD, LCP, LMFT
Supervisors: Kim M. Baldwin, PsyD, LCP, LMFT
Tara C. Samples, PhD
C. Nolan Thomas, PhD, DMin, LPC
Student Counselors: Joy Olson
Denise Phelps
Chelsea Termeer

Counseling Center Hours

The Counseling Center is open Monday-Friday by appointment.

Please contact the Student Counseling Office at (217) 732-3168 ext. 2269 or via email at counseling@lincolnchristian.edu.

To Make an Appointment

Please complete the Counseling Referral Request, which can be accessed here, or via the Angel website under student resources. You may also call the Student Counseling Office at (217)732-3168 ext. 2269.


If you require immediate assistance when a counselor is not available...

Please make use of the following resources:

  • Call 911
  • Call the National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
  • Go to the Emergency Room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 200 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln, IL 62656
  • Contact an RA or Resident Hall Director
  • Talk with a trusted faculty or staff member
  • Contact a Counseling Center from the list below (Please note: Referral to these sites is not a global endorsement by LCU. Engagement in therapy services, as with any medical or mental health treatment, is done at the client's own risk.):
    • Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services
      1700 North Jefferson Street
      Lincoln, IL 62656
      (217) 732-6225
    • Heartland Christian Counseling
      1520 E College Avenue #M
      Normal, IL 61761
      (309) 261-6831
    • Living Hope Counseling Center
      3000 Lenhart Road
      Springfield, IL 62711-9203
      (217) 698-7150
    • Christian Psychological Associates
      3716 West Brighton Avenue
      Peoria, IL 61615-2938
      (309) 692-7755
    • Decatur Psychological Associates
      3040 N University Ave #2
      Decatur, IL 62526-1393
      (217) 872-1700