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The Graduate School Embedded Counseling

Explore personal, interpersonal, academic, and professional concerns that may be impacting your well-being with a counselor who knows the demands of being a graduate student

You can meet with the counselor at a location close to your classes — no need to go across campus to the Counseling Center!

Currently enrolled students and eligible postdocs in The Graduate School have access to these specialized counseling services through NC State’s Embedded Counseling program.

Your Counselor

Michael Tuma

Clinician, The Graduate School and Wilson College of Textiles

Services

Drop-In Hours

Stop by to speak one-on-one with Michael and get brief counseling support (however that may look to you!) Michael can also help you get set up with services at the Counseling Center (individual therapy, group, and/or workshops).

Location

  • Textiles Complex – Office 2361

Drop-in hours are:

  • Mondays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m.

Individual Counseling

Schedule one-on-one appointments, based on your availability. 

While Michael is the embedded counselor for Textiles and The Graduate School, other counselors on staff are available if you have a preference for a counselor as it relates to gender identity, race, and/or ethnicity. 

Your comfort in is incredibly important and we want to make sure we provide the best therapeutic experience. Note your preference on our “Request for Services” form. If you don’t list any preferences, we will work with you to find a counselor who is a best fit.

Learn how to make an appointment.

Request Training and Outreach Programs

Request mental health and wellness training or outreach programs with the embedded counselor by filling out the outreach request form.