Outreach Counselors
One way that TigerWell supports the well-being of students is by increasing access to affirming mental health services outside of the traditional healthcare settings.
Outreach Counselors Overview
TigerWell Outreach Counselors Mike Gross, Psy.D., Sue Kim, LCSW, Olivia McDonald-James, MSW, LSW, Steph Vituccio, MSS, LSW, and Kathryn Rowe, M.Ed, LPC, CMPC are counselors affiliated with Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) who work from satellite offices where students live, work and socialize. They provide individual "drop-in" and scheduled counseling appointments, support groups, referrals, and skills-building workshops and trainings.
Sue Kim specializes in supporting international and graduate students. View Sue’s Fall 2024 drop-ins.
Olivia McDonald-James specializes in supporting students who hold one or more marginalized identities. View Olivia’s Fall 2024 drop-ins.
Steph Vituccio also specializes in supporting students who hold one or more marginalized identities. View Steph’s Fall 2024 drop-ins.
Sport Psychology Program
Mike Gross is the Sport Psychology Program Manager. He oversees and provides strategic direction for Princeton’s comprehensive sport psychology program. Learn more.
Kathryn Rowe also specializes in working with student athletes.
Any student is welcome to connect with any of the Outreach Counselors.
Through various collaborative projects and programs, the Outreach Counselors also aim to provide undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to increase their: social connectedness and sense of belonging; communication and understanding across difference; engagement, meaning, and purpose here at Princeton and beyond; & individual skills for contextualized self-care.
Individual Counseling: Drop-in Hours
The Outreach Counselors provide individual counseling through drop-in hours, available to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Virtual drop-in hours provide an easy-to-access, confidential space to discuss whatever is on your mind; these sessions are a great opportunity to get some support as well as talk about your feelings and your academic and personal experiences.
No prior registration or appointments are required. Sessions will last approximately 30 minutes.
Individual Counseling: By Appointment
You can also schedule an individual counseling appointment with any of the Outreach Counselors by reaching out to them directly (see linked contact information above).
Group Connection, Counseling, & Support
In collaboration with the entire CPS team, the TigerWell Outreach Counselors facilitate support & counseling groups and other community spaces, tailored to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students holding various identities.
Workshops & Trainings
TigerWell Outreach also includes workshops and trainings for students, staff, and faculty. These outreach offerings provide opportunities for community members to develop skills to support their own and others’ well-being.
The Outreach Counselors, in collaboration with partners across campus, develop these programs as-needed, though we list a few examples here of past offerings:
“Redefining Your Career Expectations During the Time of COVID-19” workshop for students
“Supporting Difficult Conversations” training for Campus Life and ODOC staff, regarding trauma-informed approaches to student support
Support group for student athletes
Weekly virtual mindfulness meditations with the UHS Mind Body Health team