On-site counselor, Anita Smith, Ed.S., LPC,  is here twice each week to meet with students. Her regular on-site hours are Mondays, 12:30pm-4:30pm and Thursdays, 8am-12:00pm, and she is located in the Admissions Building.

To schedule an appointment, please call 336-278-7280, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm. If you are scheduling an appointment for the first time, this “screening” appointment will be an opportunity for the counselor to assess the nature and urgency of your concerns and to discuss the care options available to you. Recommendations may include individual counseling, further evaluation, or referral to other services on or off campus – whichever is most appropriate to address your concerns.

Screening appointments will typically last 15-30 minutes.  A student may choose to “walk-in” to meet with the counselor but should be aware that there is no guarantee of seeing the counselor without an appointment. Scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged.

If you are in an emergency situation where danger is imminent and immediate help is required, call 911. If you are experiencing a psychological crisis outside of normal business hours (8am-5:00pm), call Campus Safety and Security at 336-278-5555 to reach the Counselor on Call for assistance.

Anita Smith, Counselor
B.A., Psychology, University of Virginia
M.Ed., Counselor Education, University of Virginia
Ed.S., Counselor Education, University of Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Areas of Interest: Life transitions, racial and sexual identity, cultural stress, grief, anxiety and depression, and relational concerns. Utilizes a counseling approach that draws heavily from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to highlight self-awareness, balance, acceptance, and positive change.
Professional Memberships: American College Health Association (ACHA)