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Counseling Services and Support

Published Aug 01, 2026 by
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Embedded Counselors

The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) has three clinicians who serve as embedded counselors. Embedded Counselors have offices located in their particular unit but report through the CCSD. They provide direct mental health counseling and support services to students in their respective areas, consultation services to those who work most closely with students, and education to the community regarding mental health and well-being.

Since May 2026, two CCSD staff clinicians, Mrs. Anasya Silver and Dr. Isha Williams, have served as “BSOM Embedded Counselors” providing care to Brody graduate and medical students.

Silver earned her M.S. in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from ECU and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).  Silver has worked in integrated behavioral health, community mental health, and group practice settings providing outpatient therapy.
Williams earned her PhD in Human Development with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2018 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Williams holds a master’s degree in cell biology from ECU and has over 12 years of teaching and training experience with Marriage and Family Therapy graduate students.
Isha Williams headshot
Since October 2023, Dr. Jan Veinot has served as a CCSD embedded counselor at Athletics with the title of “Athletics Mental Health Specialist.” Dr. Veinot, or “Dr. Jan” as she is known, provides consultation, crisis support, psychoeducational workshops, and individual counseling on mental health and athletic performance concerns with student athletes. Veinot received her Ph.D. in Counseling from the University of Maine and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
Dr. Jan Veinot headshot

Resources for Supporting a Student Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

While as staff and faculty we can appreciate the unique energy that comes at this time of year. We know that students experience a number of adjustments and stressors along with the excitement of starting the fall semester.

If a student reaches out to you seeking support, please offer a listening ear and connection to campus resources.

Should a student share information suggesting that they are in danger of harming themselves or someone else, please follow these guidelines:

  1. For life-threatening/imminent safety concerns, call 911
  2. For any mention of suicidal thoughts or consideration of harming others, please call 252-328-6661 or bring the student to Room 137 Umstead Hall during CCSD regular office hours for a safety assessment
    1. During regular office hours (Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm), the ECU Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) has urgent support staff able to provide immediate assessment and support
    2. After hours and on weekends and holidays, please call 252-328-6661 and select Option 2 to connect with the after-hours crisis counselor.
  3. A student can also use the national crisis number by calling or texting 988

For training to learn how to assist students experiencing a mental health crisis, please consider Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training or contact lileshi@ecu.edu to schedule for your office/department.

Help is available, and the sooner a student gets connected, the better in terms of their mental health, safety, and academics. For more information about services, please call the Counseling Center at 252-328-6661.