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Personal Counseling

The problems you may experience while navigating through college life can prevent you from performing at your maximum potential. If you are experiencing difficulty in performing to your potential, social problems, and, or personal difficulties, seek assistance from Grayson College's Professional Counseling staff. Student Support Services provides personal counseling for students dealing with a wide variety of issues.

What is personal counseling?

The Counseling Center’s primary purpose is to provide psychological support to students as they pursue their academic and personal goals, and to enhance the quality of each student’s experience at Grayson College. The Counseling Center is intended for assessment and short-term counseling, with referrals to private counselors in the Texoma area if necessary. The center itself is funded through tuition and services are free of charge, although students are responsible for the cost of any external services. The number of sessions varies and is discussed as part of the initial intake process.

At the Counseling Center you may discuss and explore freely, any problems, feelings, or fears that are important to you. Unless you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, your conversations with a counselor will be confidential. The ultimate goal is to help you grow in self-understanding, so that you can better cope with your immediate situation and with future decisions.

What is informational counseling?

Counselors can explain GC procedures, regulations, and services. When you find yourself with a question and don't know where to turn, Counseling Services is a good place to begin.

Who is eligible for personal and informational counseling?

All students currently enrolled at Grayson College. Counseling is available on the Main Campus

Counselors

Corey Leird, Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Intern

Under the Supervision of Rebecca Monroe, LCSW-S
Grayson Cares Coordinator
903-463-8694
leirdc [at] grayson [dot] edu

Make an Appointment with Corey Leird

Barbara Malone, Licensed Professional Counselor -Supervisor 

Director of Counseling 
903-463-8730
maloneb [at] grayson [dot] edu
Make an Appointment with Barbara Malone

Counseling Location

Main Campus
6101 Grayson Drive - Denison, TX 75020
903.463.8694 and 903.463.8730
Located on the second floor in the Life Center

Counselors are available on the south campus by appointment:

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community.
Mental Health First Aid

Crisis Text Line and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741

Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained crisis counselor.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible via the toll-free number 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone who may be struggling with suicide. 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Resources

Here for Texas

Connecting Texans to information and resources for mental health and addiction

TMC Behavioral Health Center
2601 Cornerstone Drive Sherman, TX 75092

Call to schedule a free assessment

24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Phone: 903- 416-3000
Toll-Free:  1-855-815-2417

We accept Medicare, TX Medicaid, and most commercial insurance.

Crisis Center

24 Hour Hotline 903-893-5615 or 800-859-3909
www.graysoncrisiscenter.org/

Additional Resources: