Wherever you are, there’s a path that leads forward.
Important: Appointment requests submitted through this website are not a secure or confidential method of communication and should be used for scheduling purposes only. Please do not include sensitive or clinical information. Secure communication options will be provided after services are established.
Every student’s situation is unique. We listen first, then help you determine whether counseling, spiritual care, academic coaching, or another resource fits best.
Your first consultation is a relaxed conversation—no pressure, no judgment—designed to help you feel grounded, supported, and understood.
Whether you need ongoing counseling, encouragement from a mentor, connection with campus ministries, or help navigating academic stress, we build a next-step plan that’s right for you.
For students who would benefit from professional therapy, we offer evidence-based approaches like EMDR to support deep emotional healing.
Location
Counseling sessions with Taylor Jeffery are located in the Student Affairs suite inside the Mabee Student Center. You may enter through the main Student Affairs entrance and wait in the lobby at the top of the stairs, or—if you prefer privacy—you can use the private stairwell next to the Campus Safety office for a more discreet arrival.
AFTER YOU SUBMIT THE FORM
Once you complete the Request for Consultation form, Taylor will personally contact you to schedule your appointment.
She’ll reach out by phone or email to coordinate a time that works best for you and provide any details you need before your in-person session.
When life feels heavy, it’s easy to wonder if anyone truly understands what you’re carrying. At Williams Baptist University, you don’t have to navigate those moments alone.
Your first step is a simple, confidential consultation with Taylor Jeffery, our Licensed Mental Health Professional, who has been practicing since 2021. Taylor brings experience from community mental health, private practice, and trauma-focused clinical work, including service at a specialized trauma clinic providing comprehensive mental health care. Her background includes individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and coordinating referrals within multidisciplinary teams—always with an emphasis on safety, evidence-based practice, and continuity of care.
Here at Williams, Taylor’s primary role is to understand your needs and guide you toward the kind of support that will help you thrive. Sometimes that looks like academic coaching, spiritual guidance, mentoring, or another campus resource. And when professional counseling is the right next step, Taylor is fully equipped to help.
She is EMDR-trained and specializes in trauma counseling, using proven therapeutic approaches to help students process painful experiences, restore emotional stability, and regain a sense of peace. Students consistently describe her presence as calm, steady, and deeply supportive—someone who helps you put words to what you’re feeling and walk step-by-step toward healing.
Your story matters. Your health matters. And with the right guide beside you, hope becomes possible again.
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to help you move from overwhelmed to grounded… and from simply surviving to truly living.
Pulse Check
A podcast resource offering quick, practical mental-health tips you can actually use—simple habits, mindset shifts, and tools to help you stay grounded, focused, and well.
Will anyone know I’m in counseling? Absolutely not. Your privacy is protected by law and by professional ethics. Your counselor cannot share any information about you—including the fact that you are receiving counseling—without your written consent, except in rare safety-related situations as required by law.
Will it cost me anything? No. Counseling services at Williams Baptist University are completely free for all students, faculty, and staff.
Will I feel judged? Counseling is a nonjudgmental, supportive space. Your counselor’s role is to listen, encourage, and help you explore what you’re experiencing—not to judge you. You set the pace and choose what you feel comfortable discussing.
How long is a session and what can I expect? Most sessions last 50–60 minutes. You can expect a relaxed, comfortable environment where you can share as much or as little as you feel ready to. Your counselor will follow your lead and tailor the session to your needs and goals.
I thought I was seeing a therapist. Is counseling the same as therapy? Yes! The terms counselor, therapist, mental health professional, and clinician are often used interchangeably. At WBU, your provider is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). LPCs are master’s-level clinicians licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling to provide psychotherapy—commonly known as “counseling” or “therapy.” Your counselor may use a variety of treatment modalities, therapeutic techniques, and skill-building or coping strategies—such as CBT, trauma-informed care, EMDR-informed interventions, mindfulness skills, grounding, communication strategies, and emotional regulation tools—as part of your individualized treatment plan.
How will I know if it’s helping? Many people notice relief or a sense of clarity even after the first session. Over time, clients often experience:
Better emotional regulation
Less overwhelm from intense thoughts or feelings
Improved impulse control
Better sleep
Clearer thinking
A more stable mood
Increased functioning in academic, social, and personal areas
LPC, EMDR Trained
Degrees earned:
B.A. – Williams Baptist University
Masters in Counseling - Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Important: Email, phone, and website appointment requests are not secure methods of communication and should not be used to share sensitive or clinical information. These methods are intended for scheduling and administrative purposes only.
Crisis Support Notice
Counseling Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and do not provide 24/7 crisis or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or contact Campus Safety immediately; additional 24/7 support is available through the local crisis hotline at 1-800-356-3035.
