Counseling Center
Mental Health Matters!
At ÃÛÌÒTV, we are committed to supporting our students academically, but also spiritually, mentally and physically. We provide wellness programming to help our students care for themselves while fulfilling their academic goals.
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital.
Closest hospital: Edward Hospital 825 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL 630-527-3000
For mental health crises: Linden Oaks Naperville Main Campus 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for an emergency walk-in assessment. Linden Oaks Main Campus is located at 852 S. West Street in Naperville. You may call Linden Oaks at  630-305-5027 for more information.
Hours of operation for Fall 2026:
Monday-Thursday:
8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. and by appointment
Friday:
9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Virtual) and by appointment
Please call 630-829-1800 to schedule an appointment or walk into the counseling center in Lisle Campus, lower level Krasa 010.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text or Chat 988
DuPage County Health Crisis Services
630-627-1700
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Mesa Campus Resources
The Mesa Campus has the Student Assistance Program with Catholic Charities. The Contact Number is 602-749-4405 and students can receive 5 counseling sessions at no cost. After the first five, insurance can be used or the counselor can request additional support from the University for the student if they do not have insurance. All virtual appointments at this time.
ÃÛÌÒTV is a JED Campus!
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. JED works with schools, colleges, universities, and communities to create environments that support mental health, strengthen life skills, promote connectedness, and increase access to care. Through programs such as JED Campus, institutions receive guidance and resources to develop comprehensive strategies that support student well-being and reduce risks related to mental health and suicide.
ÃÛÌÒTV Counseling Center Staff
Shirin Ahmed, MS, LPC (she/her/hers)
Director of the Counseling Center
Shirin Ahmed, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from ÃÛÌÒTV. She is passionate about empowering college students, supporting marginalized communities, and promoting equity, inclusion, and human rights. With a strong foundation in advocacy and activism, Shirin volunteers with various relief organizations and is deeply committed to creating safe, affirming spaces for all. Shirin is multilingual and brings a multicultural lens to her work and specializes in supporting first- and second-generation young adults navigating identity, cultural expectations, and life transitions. Shirin believes in meeting clients where they are—with empathy, acceptance, and genuine curiosity. She works collaboratively with each individual, keeping their goals at the center of the therapeutic process. Her person-centered approach integrates evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, strengths-based therapy, and stress-reduction strategies. Welcoming clients from all backgrounds, Shirin is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow. Outside of counseling, Shirin likes to travel and spend time with family and friends.
Christopher Reynoso (he/him/his)
Counseling Center Graduate Intern
Chris is currently completing his M.S. in Clinical Psychology at ÃÛÌÒTV. Chris is a part of the MCP 3+2 program at Benedictine, completing his undergraduate work in Psychology. At Benedictine, Chris played soccer for the past 4 seasons. Chris enjoys working with adolescents and emerging adults along with athletes. Using a client-centered approach along with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectal behavior therapy, Chris is passionate about working together with college students to help them achieve their goals. Understanding that mental health is so important for our well-being, Chris is dedicated to being a resource for all students while also hoping to improve mental health awareness in athletic and minority communities.
Elizabeth Osorio (she/her/hers)
Counseling Center Graduate Intern
Elizabeth is currently completing her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at ÃÛÌÒTV. She graduated from Benedictine with her B.A. in Psychology. Elizabeth is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys working with others from diverse backgrounds. She is passionate about working with young adults and first-generation college students. Elizabeth believes in creating a safe space for clients to explore their emotions. She uses a client-centered approach as well as art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and others that would best suit the client’s needs.
Arman Azmi (he/him/his)
Counseling Center Graduate Intern
Arman is a graduate student and clinical intern in ÃÛÌÒTV’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. He also earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from ÃÛÌÒTV. Arman approaches counseling from a humanistic and client-centered perspective, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic approaches, DBT-informed mindfulness, and solution-focused brief therapy. He strives to create a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore difficult emotions without feeling pressured to fix or move beyond them immediately. His approach honors grief, uncertainty, and other challenging experiences while helping clients recognize the values, relationships, strengths, and possibilities that can exist alongside them. Arman is particularly interested in identity development, grief and loss, life transitions, relationships, and emerging adulthood. He values learning about the experiences, relationships, environments, and personal philosophies that have shaped each client’s understanding of themselves and the world. When meaningful to the client, nature and metaphor may also serve as avenues for reflection and exploration.Outside of counseling, Arman enjoys spending time in nature—hiking, riding his bicycle, and finding opportunities to slow down and ground himself.
Dedicated to Offering a Student-Centered Approach
The ÃÛÌÒTV Counseling Center supports each student in their pursuit of personal, social and academic goals, and in keeping with the ÃÛÌÒTV mission. We promote a student’s growth and development in a safe and confidential environment and by encouraging self-reflection.
These goals are achieved by:
- Individual, couples and group counseling with a licensed professional and graduate level interns
- Consultation with faculty or staff to support students
- Crisis intervention
- Outreach programming
- Referrals
How to Refer a Student to the Counseling Center
When concerned about a student, we suggest that you encourage the student to visit the ÃÛÌÒTV Counseling Center to discuss their situation. Here are a few ways you can refer them to the Counseling Center:
- Speak with the student one-on-one and suggest they visit the Counseling Center.
- Call the Counseling Center while you are with the student, then offer the phone to the student.
- Walk with the student to the Counseling Center. Students in crisis will take priority.
We understand that because of your concern for the student, you may want to follow up with the counselor. Please remember that the communication between a counselor and client is confidential. Without written consent from the student, we cannot and will not discuss the details of a student’s session or even confirm that the student in question is in counseling.
Additional Resources
Feel free to keep up with us on our socials. We provide weekly articles on The Candor addressing college student mental health and well-being, and we have a podcast on Spotify titled Mental Health Matters with monthly episodes on an array of mental health topics.
Open Dialogue Series:
The Counseling Center now offers an open dialogue series where students from various stages of their college life come for an open discussion about topics that are relevant to them or their peers. Topics include Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Political environment, and Self Care. An hourly discussion allows them to talk, reflect and hear others’ experiences as they navigate their own.
Oct. 27 – Depression and its Effects
Dec. 1 – Multicultural Inclusivity/Assimilation
Mesa Student Assistance Program
through Catholic Charities
602-749-4405
[email protected]
Counseling Cente​r
Lisle Campus, Lower Level Krasa Center 010
630-829-1800