The Center provides students with support and resources to help them to achieve their personal goals and enhance their experience at Franklin College. Whether it’s struggles with family or friends, anxiety, depression, social issues, or any struggles that get in the way of functioning, the counseling center is here to help.

The center offers counseling to individuals, groups, and provides workshops to campus organizations on a variety of psycho-social issues. Our licensed counselors provide services to all students free of charge.

Location and Hours

The counseling center is in room 222 in the Napolitan Student Center, above the tray return area of the cafeteria. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The counselors are happy to meet with students in-person or virtually, depending on the student’s comfort level. Students can indicate their preference when completing an availability schedule or email with the counselor prior to the appointment. If a student is not feeling well or experiencing symptoms of illness, the student should email the counselor to change the appointment date or meet virtually.

Uwill

In addition to in-person therapy, students have access to eight free teletherapy sessions through Uwill, an online platform. Uwill allows students to choose a therapist based on gender, race, language, and focus. Therapy is available via video chat, phone, or text, and appointments are offered outside traditional business hours. Uwill can be used while traveling, with therapists throughout the states and abroad.  Students can access Uwill with their school email address by logging onto https://app.uwill.com/login.

Updates

To receive up-to-date information on offerings and resources from the counseling center, please visit https://linktr.ee/franklincollegecounseling.

Crisis

If you are experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, please call 911 immediately. You can also call the Franklin College Office of Security at 317.738.8888.

Additional resources for suicide prevention include:

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7 by phone at 1.800.273.8255 or chat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
• The crisis text line available 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741
• The Trevor Project available 24/7 to LGBTQ young people by phone at 1.866.488.7386 or chat or text at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/.

Counseling Staff

Andrea Worthy LCSW, LCAC is the Director of Counseling Services and also provides counseling in the Counseling Center. She received her Masters of Social Work from Indiana University and is licensed in the state of Indiana and California. Andrea is also a licensed clinical addictions counselor. She has many years of experience working with adolescents and adults in community mental health, school based services, and private practice. Her focus has been working with anxiety, trauma, depression, substance use, grief and loss and life changes. She enjoys making real connections and building rapport with students to make talking about the hard stuff, a little easier. She is passionate about making sure every student knows their worth and seeks their purpose. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys travel and the outdoors, baking, hanging with her family, binge watching binge worthy shows and working with the Humane Society by caring for community cats in her neighborhood. You can contact her at aworthy@FranklinCollege.edu.

Alex De St Jeor is a licensed social worker and counselor at the Health and Wellness Center. He earned his Master of Social Work from Indiana University – Bloomington and is licensed to provide mental health therapy in the state of Indiana. 

Alex brings experience working with adults across the lifespan, with a special passion for supporting emerging adults (ages 18–25) as they navigate life’s transitions. His therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and grounding, creating a safe space for clients to explore both their challenges and strengths. 

In sessions, Alex collaborates with clients to address areas of distress while honoring the parts of their identity that reflect resilience and dignity. His practice integrates mindfulness-based techniques to help manage stress, regulate emotions, and strengthen relationships. At the core of his work is a deep commitment to exploring unmet needs from childhood and beyond, recognizing how these experiences shape present-day struggles and growth. 

Outside of counseling, Alex enjoys attending concerts and music festivals with his wife and friends, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, watching TV shows, and spending quality time with his wife and his two cats, Po and Dipsy. 

You can reach Alex at adestjeor@FranklinCollege.edu. 

Daniel Kellen ’96 is the Project Coordinator for the SAMHSA GLS Campus Suicide Prevention grant. In this role, he focuses on raising awareness about mental health, providing information on suicide prevention, and fostering a community of care for FC students.  Daniel also serves as a non-clinical case manager for FC’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), which is dedicated to the safety and welfare of our campus. Reach out to Daniel for information about Uwill & teletherapy, crisis hotlines, substance misuse prevention, and supportive resources for all FC students. You can contact him at dkellen@FranklinCollege.edu.