The Law School is committed to the well-being of our students and offers an array of resources and programs that are designed to foster the development of healthy habits and create a supportive environment where students can cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary to lead balanced lives and reach their full potential.
Counseling Program
As law students, you may experience challenging times or academic pressures that leave you with an array of emotions. When you have these experiences, it is often helpful to speak to a licensed professional. Our counselors provide six free and confidential sessions to students each academic year. The contact information for our counselors and a list of some of the services they offer are included below.
Cecil Walker (offers teletherapy and in-person sessions)
Midtown Psychotherapy Associates
199 Armour Drive NE Suite E
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
(470) 231-9640
cecil.rolston.walker@gmail.com.
- depression
- anxiety
- stress
- grief
- life transitions
- relational issues
- substance use disorder
Sarah Young (offers teletheraphy and in-person sessions)
Midtown Psychotherapy Associates
199 Armour Drive NE Suite E
Atlanta, GA 30324
Cell: (202) 591-9770
- depression
- anxiety
- grief
- stress
- life transitions
- relational issues
- referrals for psychological testing and psychiatric services
1Alliance Counseling and Psychotherapy Services (offers teletherapy and in-person sessions)
- depression
- grief and loss
- anxiety disorders
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- self-esteem issues
- relationship issues
- attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity disorder
- stress management
- LGBTQI issues
- psychotic disorders
- bipolar disorder
- panic disorder
- self-esteem
- substance use disorder
- referrals for psychological testing and psychiatrists
Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
In addition to overseeing the counseling program, OSA offers counseling and advisement to students on various topics, including managing stress, coping with anxiety, managing conflict, managing finances, and managing other stressors. The OSA staff serve as liaisons between students and the Law School’s counselors and offer advisement to students who face personal issues; these services are not intended to be a substitute for the services offered through the counseling program, but are offered to direct students towards appropriate services and resources. OSA is available to assist you in your wellness journey. If you are unsure where to start, please contact us.
Support Groups
The Law School offers support groups for single mothers, students who are victims of abuse, students with eating disorders, and students who are struggling with addiction. These groups are designed with sensitivity and cultural competency to ensure that the environment is welcoming and nonthreatening for all participants and that resources are readily available to students who are at risk.
Wellness Wednesdays
These programs are designed to promote physical, mental, financial, and social well-being among students. Some of the programs offered through this series include yoga classes, mindfulness training, presentations on stress management, and programs on financial health and money management.
Online Resources
In addition to the resources listed above, there are many national resources that are available to law students who are dealing with mental health issues and substances use disorder. Some of those resources include:
- ABA Law Students Division – Mental Health Essentials and Mental Health Resources
- ABA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Toolkit, for law school students and those who care about them
- The Besden Redemption (for students struggling with a substance use disorder or mental illness) https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/events_cle/the_besden_redemption/
- National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being (dedicated to the betterment of the legal profession by focusing on a holistic approach to lawyer well-being)
- ABA Law Assistance Programs (includes resources for students dealing with anxiety, depression, or panic, students with concerns about social distancing, and concerns about substance use; also includes free guided meditation sessions and free at-home workouts)