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Counseling Center
Brownsville - BSTUN 2.10 956-882-3897 Edinburg - EUCTR 109
Email: counseling@utrgv.edu
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About Us

The Counseling Center is a place that provides free and confidential counseling services to address mental health concerns and to promote personal growth for currently enrolled UTRGV students.

Counseling is a process that enables a person to grow in a way that s/he chooses. Students may want to change their behavior, thoughts, or lifestyle to increase self-awareness or to remedy a problem. The counselor’s responsibility is to assist the student as s/he works toward achieving those goals for personal growth and development.

Does counseling work?

Research has shown that, in most cases, counseling helps people feel better and resolve problems such as depression, anxiety, sleep difficulty, and other emotional or behavioral difficulties. For college students, counseling helps with emotional adjustment and is associated with improving academic performance. With more serious conditions, it may work best in combination with medication treatment or other forms of help.

How does it work?

Therapists help by listening and discussing issues without judgment. They also encourage problem-solving, educate about and connect students to other resources, and assist students in developing healthier coping skills.

Who provides counseling services?

Counseling services are provided by either licensed mental health professionals or graduate-level interns under the supervision of a licensed counselor.

What counseling services are available for students?

Learn more about our  services.

Staff Directory

Counseling Center

Brownsville and Edinburg Campus
Christopher Albert Profile Photo

Christopher Albert, Ph.D.
Director
christopher.albert@utrgv.edu

 
Brownsville Campus
Rosie Camero Profile Photo

Rosie Camero
Administrative Assistant I
rosalba.camero@utrgv.edu

 
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Richard Clayton, MS, CRC, LCDC, LPC Associate
Supervised by: Leah Ellis, LPC-S
Clinical Therapist
richard.clayton01@utrgv.edu

 
Leah Ellis Profile Photo

Leah Ellis, M.Ed., LPC-S
Supervising Clinical Therapist
leah.ellis@utrgv.edu

 
Carina Hernandez Profile Photo

Carina Hernandez, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Clinical Therapist
carina.hernandez01@utrgv.edu

 
Maria Alejandra Mazariegos Profile Photo

Maria Alejandra Mazariegos, M.Ed., LPC
Clinical Therapist
maria.mazariegos@utrgv.edu

 
Edinburg Campus
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Janie Arguelles
Administrative Assistant II
janie.arguelles@utrgv.edu

 
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Sarai Mancias, PsyD
Clinical Therapist
sarai.mancias@utrgv.edu

 
Andrew Perez Profile Photo

Andrew Perez, Ph.D., LPC-S
Supervising Clinical Therapist
andrew.perez02@utrgv.edu

 
Carmen Villegas Profile Photo

Carmen Villegas, M.S., LPC Associate, LCDC I
Supervised by: Leah Ellis, LPC-S
Clinical Therapist
carmen.v.garza01@utrgv.edu

 

Collegiate Recovery Program

Brownsville and Edinburg Campus
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Krystal Klein, MS, LPC, LCDC
Collegiate Recovery Program/Counseling Center
Assistant Director
krystal.klein@utrgv.edu

 

Cross-Divisional Collaboration

Edinburg Campus
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Valerie Rivera, LCSW, CCTP
Social Worker
valerie.rivera@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine

 
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