Counseling Services

Simpson College Counseling Services

Counseling Services provides free individual, group and couples counseling for Simpson Students, as well as prevention and consultation services for the university community.

Counseling Services can help students resolve personal concerns that may interfere with their academic progress, social development, and satisfaction at Simpson. Some of the more common concerns include difficulty with friends, roommates, or family members; depression and anxiety; sexual identity; lack of motivation or difficulty relaxing, concentrating or studying; eating disorders; substance abuse; sexual assault and sexual abuse recovery; and uncertainties about personal values and beliefs.

Office Hours: 
Campus Services                     Monday through Friday
701 North C Street                    8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Indianola, IA 50125
Fax: 515-961-1674

Staff:ellie olson

Ellie Olson, PhD, Director
Phone: 515-961-1556
ellie.olson@simpson.edu

Katy Griner, M.S., LMHC, Counselor
Phone: 515-961-1602
katy.griner@simpson.edu  

Elizabeth Young, M.A., Counselor
Phone: 515-961-1373
elizabeth.young@simpson.edu

**To schedule an appointment please stop by, call or email. Appointments are usually available within one week.  Ellie Olson is in the office Monday-Friday, Katy Griner is in the office on Wednesday and Friday and Elizabeth Young is in the office Tuesday and Thursday. 

Emergencies
If an emergency occurs during business hours, please contact Counseling Services and ask to speak to a counselor immediately. If after hours, contact Campus Security at 961-1711 or the police at 911.

Additional resources include:

Mercy Medical Center 515-247-3121

Iowa Lutheran Hospital 515-263-5120

National Suicide Hotline (800) 273-TALK

For additional information, please see our frequently asked questions page, our brief listing of self-help resources or a listing of various community and crisis resources.

Last Updated: 11/18/11