Counseling Services

Counselors are available to give you guidance with personal issues, help you work through academic concerns, and provide support as you work towards achieving your goals. Share your challenges with an experienced and qualified member of our counseling staff.

WHAT IS A COUNSELOR?

While an advisor helps you decide which classes to take to meet your academic goals, a counselor helps you work through any issues that might interfere with your studies.

WHAT CAN A COUNSELOR DO FOR YOU?

Counselors work with you to resolve concerns about your life inside and outside of the classroom. They can assist with a variety of issues and concerns, as well as provide information on topics, tactics, and resources that can help you succeed.

FOR GTC FACULTY

Counselors are available to come to your classroom to do a quick class visit to share information about Counseling Services as a resource. We are also available to provide workshops for your class on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and anxiety. Please feel free to email or call us to schedule and discuss your needs.

If you are unsure about referring a student, we encourage you to look for some warning signs:

Increased alcohol or drug use
Withdrawal from family, friends and society
Decrease in quality of schoolwork
Infrequent class attendance
Significant changes in personal hygiene
Excessive weight gain or weight loss
Comments that suggest thoughts about hopelessness or self-harm

CRISIS HOTLINES AND MORE RESOURCES

**Resources**
Group & Link	Phone
Upstate Area Crisis Hotline	988
National Crisis/Suicide Hotline	800-273-TALK (8255)
Greenville Mental Health	864-241-1040
New Horizon Family Health Services, Inc.	864-729-8330
United Way of Greenville County Helpline	866-892-9211
American Red Cross Greenville Chapter	864-271-8222
Compass of Carolina	864-467-3434
Phoenix Center (Addiction Treatment)	864-467-3790
The Julie Valentine Center Crisis Hotline	864-467-3633
Safe Harbor Shelter for Abused Women	800-291-2139
Miracle Hill Ministries	864-268-4357
Salvation Army of Greenville	864-235-4803

CONTACTS

Dr. Juhi Gor, LPC
Assistant Director
864-250-8309

Samantha Chassereau, LPC-A
Counselor
864-250-8717

Nita Chambers
Counselor
864-250-8132

Trista Maxwell, LMSW
Counselor
864-250-8727

Mental health emergencies can be handled in different ways. If you are having a mental health crisis, please consider the following options:

For immediate help dial 911 for campus police.

If your emergency is not life-threatening, you can walk-in to Counseling Services during office hours or make an appointment.

After hours, we encourage you to contact the Crisis Line at 988.

What's available from counseling services...

In addition to individual sessions, Counseling Services offers various closed and open groups throughout the academic year. If you have questions or would like to register, please contact us at CounselingServices@gvltec.edu.

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Individual Sessions

Counseling Services offers free and confidential individual sessions for all GTC students who are currently enrolled in classes. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Counseling Workshops

Counseling Services hosts workshops and events throughout the academic year. Flyers will be posted on Instagram and sent by email.

Group Sessions

Counseling Services offers group sessions with topics and dates that vary by semester. Contact us for more information.

Chillville

Feeling stressed? Need to decompress? We have a relaxation room with a massage chair. Students, faculty, and staff can come use this space for up to 30 mins. Please check in at the front desk. You can walk in or schedule a time by emailing us.

MEET YOUR COUNSELORS

Juhi Gor, Ed.D, LPC

Juhi is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Juhi received her master’s degree from Argosy University in Professional Counseling, and a doctorate from Liberty University in Educational Leadership. Juhi enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking, and travelling.

Nita Chambers, M.Ed

Nita has been a member of the Counseling Services staff for many years. She brings both credentials (M.Ed – Counseling) and experience to Greenville Tech’s counseling department. She provides counseling with a warm accepting attitude and years of experience. One of her emphases in counseling students is to provide a “safe space” to talk.

Samantha Chassereau, LPC-A

Samantha Chassereau received her master’s degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina. She has experience working in non-profit and private practice helping individuals reach their goals. When she is not working, Samantha loves to antique shop, play golf, and watch football with her family and friends. Go Dawgs!

Trista Maxwell, LMSW (she/her)

Trista Maxwell is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who received her Undergraduate degree in Communication and Sociology from College of Charleston and Master of Social Work Graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. Trista has been in the mental health field for 8+ years, working with people of all ages, demographics and abilities. In her spare time Trista loves to read, be outdoors and spend time with family and friends.