Laura Dupuis, LCSW-S

Assistant Director for CARE
Steve Hicks School of Social Work

Master's of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board-approved Supervisor (LCSW-S), Texas

Meet your counselor

Below is a video that will provide you with a chance to hear more about the CARE program from your college CARE counselor.

Laura Dupuis (pronouns: she/her) is a Counselor in the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) Program, a program that provides mental health services in academic offices to facilitate students' academic and life goals. She provides clinical services two days a week in the Steve Hicks Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Laura is available to provide consultation to staff and prevention services. Areas of professional interest include grief and trauma, depression and anxiety, and relationship concerns.

CARE Clinical Services

• Students may be referred by a staff or faculty member, they may also self-refer by contacting Laura.
• Counselors will assess student needs and offer appropriate services (e.g. short-term counseling, case management and crisis intervention, groups)

Trainings and Workshops

• Offered to students and staff
• Topics vary (e.g. stress management, test anxiety, assisting student in distress)

Consultation

• Available to consult one-on-one and in meetings/groups. Please contact Laura for more information.

Steve Hicks School of Social Work

SSW 3.116B
(512) 475-6914.
Please leave a message.

Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-2 pm.

Office hours will be conducted virtually at this time. Students may leave a voicemail for Laura at any time and she will return contact during her office hours or when she is available.

For more information about mental health services on campus: www.cmhc.utexas.edu