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Counseling Services

The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science provides a wide variety of counseling services through the individuals listed below.

Dr. Patrick Turnock, Licensed Psychologist

Cassandre Jean-Ceide, M.S.

McKenzie Watson, M.S.

 

How are appointments scheduled?

  1. Log into Navigate
  2. Click on Schedule an Appointment
  3. Care Unit: General Event (probably at the bottom of the list)
  4. Location: choose either of the TAMS Counseling offices that you prefer
  5. You may also contact us by sending an email to TAMS.Counseling@unt.edu

If you are in crisis and cannot wait for a scheduled appointment, inform TAMS staff that you need to speak to the psychologist ASAP and they will contact one of us.

Dr. Patrick Turnock Patrick.Turnock@unt.edu (940) 565-4657
Cassandre Jean-Ceide Cassandre.Jean-Ceide@unt.edu (940) 565-3306
McKenzie Watson McKenzie.Watson@my.unt.edu (940) 369-7347

Personal Counseling

Where are the counselors located?

Dr. Turnock's office is located in SAGE 390A. Lindsay's and Sabrina's offices are located in SAGE 390B and 390C, and Violet's office is located in McConnell Hall behind the Student Activities Center.

What are the types of problems or issues that the counselors deal with?

Anything of concern to TAMS students. Everyday decisions and challenges involving:

  • Relationships
  • Personal identity and growth
  • Adjustment to TAMS
  • Deciding on college major/career

Academic counseling issues should be referred to the TAMS Academic Office.

What if a student is worried about a friend or family member?

Students are welcome to come in and talk about these situations.

Are rule infractions reported to the staff?

No, we do not report disciplinary issues.

What about confidentiality?

Sessions are confidential. Exceptions include danger to self or others and explained in more detail during first meeting

What if a TAMS student wants to talk to you in the evening or weekends?

Some evening appointments are available. If the issue is urgent, ask any staff member to page us. If it is necessary and helpful to come to the dormitory at night, we will.

Are there any fees or any limits on appointments?

No, all counseling is free of charge. Students can be seen as often as necessary.

Career Counseling

What is career counseling at TAMS?

Many students come to TAMS without clearly defined career goals. Our career counseling service provides an awareness and selection program designed to assist TAMS students in developing a vision and a plan for the future.

What types of tests are administered?

The tests assess students' interests, personality types and work values. Students identify individual interests and compare them to those of individuals who are engaged in various occupations. Students also learn about their personality type and relate it to the various tasks and responsibilities of different jobs. In addition, students identify individual values and preferences that clearly impact work roles and satisfaction.

How much does it cost?

There is no charge for this service.

Who provides the career counseling for TAMS students?

Career counseling and testing are provided by Dr. Turnock and his team.

How do I sign up for career counseling?
Make an appointment by contacting anyone on the Counseling team. They will set up a time to meet with you and arrange for you to take the tests. After the tests are scored, you will be contacted to come in for your individual feedback concerning the results.
How can I get more information about specific careers I'm interested in?

There is a lot of helpful information available on the internet. Two highly recommended sites that provide job descriptions, required training, work conditions, salaries and up-to-date forecasts of job prospects are The Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://www.bls.gov/ooh and Careerinfonet at http://www.acinet.org.

Academic Counseling/Advising

Please see Academic Advising for additional information.

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