About Us
The mission and purpose of the University Counseling Center is to provide quality mental health support to the student community: empowering them as they grow as individuals and partnering with them as they move through their unique college experience. The University Counseling Center is located on the 5th floor of Lawrence Hall and sees students for initial screenings and regular individual therapy appointments.
The University Counseling Center is attentive to issues of diversity and equality. We respect and value each person as a unique individual. We offer a safe and supportive space for students who identify as LGBTQ+ to navigate the challenges of exploring and integrating their gender and sexual identities.
Follow the Counseling Center on Instagram at lets.talk.ppu for daily mental health encouragement and information, updates regarding services offered, and news about upcoming counseling center sponsored events.
Staff
Director of the University Counseling Center
Office: 508L, Lawrence Hall 5th Floor
Phone: 412-392-3977
Email: cmoffat@pointpark.edu
Cassie joined the Point Park community in Fall of 2021 as the Director of the Student Health and Wellness Center. For the last 12+ years Cassie has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including university counseling centers, an inpatient hospital, and at a crisis center. Cassie aims to create a safe space by building a relationship based on trust and respect for students to explore their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and all aspects of their identities. Cassie is passionate about addressing issues of social justice and advocating for change.
Staff Clinician
Office: 508M, Lawrence Hall 5th Floor
Phone: 412-392-3977
Email: lhoffman1@pointpark.edu
Laura joined the Point Park community in Fall of 2021 as a Staff Clinician. Laura is passionate about destigmatizing mental health and demystifying getting help, and partnering with students as they navigate all that is their college experience. Having worked 8+ years in higher education and mental health settings, Laura aims to aid students in cultivating self-awareness, grit, resilience, individual abilities, and academic success to help empower each student to reach their full potential.
Emily Heim, MA, LPC, BC-TMH
Contract Therapist
Office: Lawrence Hall, 5th Floor
Phone: 412-392-3977
Email: eheim@pointpark.edu
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Erin McNally, MS, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
Phone: 412-392-3977
Email: emcnally@pointpark.edu
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2024-2025 Academic Year Doctoral Trainees
Derek Franco, BS
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Gabrielle Romeo, MS
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Jarid Watson, BA
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Shelby Wyant, M.Ed
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