Welty Health and Counseling Center

Welty Health & Counseling Center

Student Well-Being Is Our Mission

Supporting Physical, Mental and Emotional Health

The Welty Health and Counseling Center takes a holistic approach to student well-being by addressing physical, mental and emotional health in an integrated and coordinated way.

Each member of our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive, high-quality care for all students.

Clinic Hours

  • Monday–Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (nurse available for triage and appointments)
  • Monday–Friday, between 10–11 a.m. and 3–4 p.m. (urgent walk-in support hours with a counselor)

Winter Break Hours:

  • Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (nurse triage)
  • Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (nurse triage) and at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (urgent walk-in counseling)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 4 (closed)
  • Monday, Jan. 5, through Monday, Jan. 19, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (nurse triage) and at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (urgent walk-in counseling)

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Make an Appointment

The Welty Health and Counseling Center is located at 11 Merriam St. on the corner of Merriam Street and Boyer Avenue, on the southeast side of campus. For questions, concerns or to schedule an appointment, please call 509-527-5281 or email healthcare@whitman.edu.

Health & Counseling Center Staff

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Aimée Milne

Assistant Vice President for Wellness

Laura Norris

Laura Norris, MSN, ARNP, NP-C

Director of the Health Center, Provider

Michelle Shin

Michelle Shin, MPH

Prevention Specialist

Michael Moore, CNA

Michael Moore, CNA

Nursing Assistant

Dr. Mike Tacheny

Mike Tacheny, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Heather Tacheny

Heather Tacheny, MD

Medical Provider

Susan Marney

Susan Marney, MSN, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nichole Vernon

Nichole M. Vernon, MEd, LMHC, NCC

Mental Health Counselor

Lily Seaman

Lily Seaman, MSW, LICSW

Mental Health Counselor

Patrick Calvo

Patrick Calvo, MACFT, MAT, LMFTA

Mental Health Counselor

Trishann Rice

Trishann Rice, MSEd, MHCA

Mental Health Counselor

Rachel Wyman

Rachel Wyman, MS, LMHC, LCAT, R-DMT

Mental Health Counselor

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Bryson Gobel, LMHCA, NCC

Mental Health Counselor

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Lucinda Richards, MSW, LSWAIC

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

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Racquel Pleasants

On Call Nurse

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Jennifer Maxon

On Call Nurse

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Christine Parkin

On Call Nurse