Contact Us
The Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours available Tuesday. We are located in the Ebersole Building. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are on a space available basis and are generally not available.
Call 319-895-4292, or stop by the front desk at Ebersole, to make an appointment.
Our Staff
Brenda Lovstuen, Ph.D. Director
This is my ninth year as Director of Counseling at Cornell, and it's been good to be back, after having graduated from Cornell in 1992. I have worked with people of all ages but especially like working with college students, and thus enjoy the multiple opportunities to do so here on a small campus. One such opportunity is through being a certified instructor for the internationally known RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Basic Self-Defense Program, which I co-teach with local police officers each semester. I am a licensed psychologist and a "generalist" (vs. a "specialist"), meaning I work with a wide range of concerns. Some of the concerns I have worked with most frequently include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, academic problems, assertiveness, stress, grief and loss, and sexual assault, and I am happy to meet with students regarding any mental health related issue and help them identify options for resolving their concerns.
Megan Jones, LISW, Counselor
This is my fifth year at Cornell College and I am very excited to continue working with such a dynamic student body. I am a part-time counselor at the counseling center, and I offer evening appointments on Tuesdays for students who are not able to receive services during our regular office hours. My clinical background includes working with those who are struggling with substance abuse problems, problems in their relationships, dating violence and sexual assault, women’s issues, grief and bereavement, and mental health concerns such as depression, life transitions, anxiety, stress management and coping with experiences of trauma. Although I have experience working with an array of people from all different kinds of backgrounds, I enjoy working with students during such an exciting period of growth in their lives. I am also looking forward to another full year of offering programming opportunities to students; and I hope to meet students not just as a counselor, but also as a consultant if you ever have questions or concerns for others.
Tina Hoffman, MA, Practicum Counselor
I am a third year PhD graduate student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve the Cornell student population this year during my practicum experience. I have worked with a variety of diverse populations, but most enjoy working with college students and adults. My areas of interest in counseling include issues related to life transitions, family/relationships, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and identity. I am also eager to offer educational outreach programming and am available as a resource for any mental health concerns which may arise.
Confidentiality
Please note that the Counseling Center does not consider contact via e-mail as confidential communication. Additionally, staff members may not check e-mail with regularity or frequency, and do not access email outside of Counseling Center hours. You are welcome to e-mail staff members with questions about our services. However, be advised that your communication might not receive a timely response. For the most timely and confidential communication, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Counseling Center at 895-4292.
