Photo: Talladega students interested in the health services field attended the E.P.I.C. (Endless Possibilities in Change) Conference.The Office of Counseling and Wellness Services aids in the development of the whole student. Professional counseling services help students learn to resolve personal difficulties and acquire healthy coping skills and knowledge that will enable them to better take advantage of all campus life experiences.
The Office of Counseling and Wellness Services offers free and confidential individual and group counseling on an as needed basis as well as referral services to outside counseling agencies if necessary.
Services are offered in the following areas:
The Office of Counseling and Wellness Services is located in Deforest Chapel in Rooms 102 and 103
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
After Hours/On-Call: 256-589-9376
See links below to Refer/Request Services:
Nieshia Brown, Ed.S, LPC-S, Associate Dean and Director of Counseling
Mrs. Nieshia Brown serves as our Associate Dean and Director of Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over two decades of work experience providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families. Nieshia earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Jacksonville State University. She earned her Educational Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health in the Spring of 2017. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Jacksonville State University.
Email: nbrown@talladega.edu
Phone: 256-921-7541
Marcus Merriweather, Counselor/Interventionist
Marcus obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Telecommunications, as well as a Master of Science in Counseling; both degrees were earned from Alabama A&M University. Merriweather is a professional with an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Email: mmerriweather@talladega.edu
Phone: 256-921-7557
