Wellness Center for Counseling and Health

The Wellness Center for Counseling and Health

Health Staff: healthservices@centenaryuniversity.edu 

• Theresa Lord-Stout, RN, MSN, APN-C - Executive Director of Wellness 

  • Theresa.Lord-Stout@centenaryuniversity.edu

• Anne Falbo, MD

• Cindy Perillo, RN

• Andrea Bayer - Administrative Assistant

Counseling Staff: counselingcenter@centenaryuniversity.edu 

• Mikolaya Nynka, LPC - Director of the Counseling Center

  • mikolaya.nynka@centenaryuniversity.edu 

• Narda Ludena, LMFT - Counselor 

• Meghan Stanford, LPC - Counselor

• Karen Opdyke, MD - Part-Time Psychiatrist

Location: 605 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown

• Yellow building near campus.

• The health office is on the first floor and the counseling is on the second floor. 

Function/Description: Overall goal is to make sure students are the best they can be physically and mentally.

• Health: health maintenance, physical exams, immunization, diagnosis and treatments of acute and chronic illnesses, gynecological services, screening for STDs, contraception.

• Counseling: counseling for students: individuals and couples; crisis assistance; daily walk-in hours from 12–1 p.m. during fall and spring semesters; drug and alcohol assessments; psychiatric evaluations and medical management for clients; outreach programming on a variety of mental health topics; provide training and consultation to students, student leaders, faculty, and staff. 

Most common inquiry from students

• Health: sick students (acute illnesses), STD testing, contraception, immunization.

• Counseling: mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as relationship concerns. 

Most students don't know this about the department:

• Health: The Wellness Center services—health services and the counseling center—are free to students. There is a wellness fee built into tuition, so students do not need to pay anything when visiting the center. 

• Counseling: We offer EMDR , an evidence-based treatment that can help students process traumatic or distressing experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being. Offering this specialized service on campus allows eligible students to receive this support in a familiar and accessible setting.

Quote: 

• “You can’t be successful at school, academics, or sports if you’re not well physically and mentally.” (Theresa Lord-Stout) 

• “Many students don’t realize how many of their peers come to the Counseling Center—athletes, first-generation students, LGBTQIA+ students, commuters, and students from all across campus. You don’t have to be in or near a crisis to come for help. We support students with everyday concerns such as stress, relationships, and motivation, as well as mental health concerns. Reaching out early can often prevent a manageable concern from becoming overwhelming.” (Mikolaya Nynka)