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College is a time of change, growth, and excitement. You are not alone if you are feeling stressed-out or challenged while you are balancing school and life. Carlson offers a full-time licensed Wellness Counselor in Hanson Hall - whose focus is undergraduate students!
Sarah Gustafson-Dombeck (she/they)
Undergraduate Wellness Counselor
Hello! I'm so happy to be here supporting undergraduate students as they navigate challenges while working towards personal and academic goals. I enjoy connecting and co-creating a space to examine life stressors, recognize how past experiences or wounding impact our current behaviors and mood, to unify mind/body connections, and to rediscover innate strengths. Looking forward to meeting you, Sarah
Why seek Counseling
Why seek Counseling
There are many reasons you might seek out support:
Adjustment to college or internships
Relationship stressors
Trauma (both big and small)
Grief/loss of loved one
Coping skills for anxiety and academic stress
Feeling isolated or alone
Depression or suicidal thoughts
What to expect: An initial intake appointment to share concern and establish your goals, then about seven sessions to process concerns, explore coping tools, and integrate skills.
Email Sarah {sarahgd@umn.edu} to learn more and/or be connected to other resources.
Fall 2026 Availability in Hanson Hall 2-190 by appt
In person sessions Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (9a - 4 p)
Online sessions Monday-Friday (9a - 4p)
Let's Talk - Drop In Monday 9:30a -1p & Wednesday 1p - 4 p.m.
Brief Counseling services are no-cost & confidential.
Brief Counseling services are no-cost & confidential.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Wellness Connections
Wellness Connections
Join your peers to relax, unwind, and manage stress through music, coloring, activities, and a light snack. All events in Hanson Hall 2-245.
Wednesday Sept. 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday Oct. 5, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Monday Oct. 26, 2 - 3:30pm
Wednesday Nov. 18, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 9, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
PAWS
PAWS
Pet Away Worry and Stress! Come destress with the animals of PAWS.
Thursday, Oct 15, 11:30a Nelson Atrium
Keep connected to all the events in Hanson & Nelson hall.
Let's Talk
Let's Talk
Drop-in for a 45-minute confidential conversation to target a specific challenge and make a plan for next steps. Not a substitute for urgent or crisis counseling. First come, first served.
Starting 9/21/26
Mondays 9:30a -1p
Wednesdays 1p - 4p
Check in at Gold Lobby desk in Hanson Hall 2-190
*Schedule subject to change
Additional campus mental health resources
Additional campus mental health resources
Additional mental health resources on the University campus include groups offered on E.Bank Boynton (410 Church St SE). Some group offerings include Living well, Grief Support, Understanding Self and Others, Coping with Anxiety and Stress, Exploring relationship with Substance Use.
Crisis Support
Crisis Support
Urgent/Crisis
support
612-624-1444
M-F same day/walk in appt available at E Bank Boynton (410 Church St SE)
Crisis line 24/7
612-301-4673 or 988
Boynton Health has expanded to include a satellite clinic on West Bank. This clinic has mental health services with telehealth screenings. It is located on the 4th floor of Wilson Library (309 19th Ave SE), open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8a - 4p, with telehealth appointments available Monday through Friday from 8a - 4p.
Learn to Live Modules
Complete self-guided, online therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Access for free with code UMN.
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