Counseling Services

The mission of the Office of Counseling Services is to promote the mental health and personal growth of LIM students through counseling, outreach, and wellness services. We also support the overall health and wellbeing of students by providing access to health resources, reviewing medical withdrawal requests, and confidential storage of immunization records.

The Office of Counseling Services is currently providing hybrid services, with appointments available both in person and remotely (through Zoom Healthcare). Consultation appointments are available to all enrolled students and their parents. Ongoing counseling is available only to students in person, or remotely to students located in New York State.

Are you an online student looking for mental health support beyond campus and New York State? LIM partners with Thriving Campus to help students easily connect with off-campus mental health providers. Explore a broad network of professionals, search by location, insurance, and personal preferences, and find care that fits your needs—close to home and on your terms.

Anyone who urgently needs to speak with one of our counselors during regular office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) can call (212) 310-0630 or go to the 14th floor of Maxwell Hall and someone will assist you. Should you need to speak with a crisis counselor outside of regular office hours, you can access free, immediate, and confidential support by calling or texting the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If you have a clinical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Staff and Contact Info

Dr. Debra O’Shea, Psy.D.

Director of Counseling Services

Dr. Debra O’Shea has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of capacities.  Her background includes working in major medical centers, university counseling centers and working at a clinical psychology graduate program running the training office and teaching.  Dr. Deb specializes in treating anxiety such as performance and test anxiety, stress management and adjustment issues. She has extensive training in treating obsessive compulsive disorder, where she utilizes the evidenced based treatment of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).  Dr. Deb is a seasoned clinician who brings her vast knowledge and experience to LIM College.  She graduated from St. John’s University, Queens Campus with her bachelor’s degree in communication arts.  Dr. Deb earned her master’s degree in School Psychology from California State University, Sacramento.  She earned her Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Sacramento Campus. 

Taisha Parkins, LMHC

Assistant Director of Counseling Services

Taisha earned a Master of Education degree in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College and a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in Child Development, from North Carolina Central University. Prior to joining LIM, Taisha worked with a wide range of nonprofit organizations serving children, adolescents and families, with a focus on trauma, depression and anxiety. Taisha also worked in private practice providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples in Brooklyn.

Contact Us

Maxwell Hall 
216 East 45th Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 310-0630
Fax: (212) 750-3466
counseling@limcollege.edu 

Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For information about College holidays and closures, please check the academic calendar.