Gretchen Rees, LCSW-S

School of Nursing
Dell Medical School
Steve Hicks School of Social Work

Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas

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Gretchen Rees (pronouns: she/her) is a Counselor in the Counselors for Academic Residence (CARE) Program, a program that provides mental health services in academic offices to facilitate students' academic and life goals. Gretchen provides individual, group and crisis counseling for students in the School of Nursing, Dell Medical School, and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. She is also available to provide consultation to staff as well as prevention and outreach services.

Gretchen brings a relational approach to her work with students with the goal of helping them navigate life’s challenge and connect to their own internal and external resources. Her areas of professional interest include mindfulness, healing from trauma and grief, healthy boundaries, depression, anxiety and “imposter syndrome.” In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family and their dog, Rocket.

CARE Clinical Services

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

Trainings and Workshops

• Offered to students and staff
• Topics vary (e.g. self-care, test anxiety, mindfulness, assisting students in distress, mindfulness and stress reduction)

Consultation

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

School of Nursing/Dell Medical School

NUR 2.408

Two Ways to Schedule:

• Call and leave a voicemail (include your EID) at: 512.232.4701
• Call the Counseling and Mental Health Center at 512.471.3515 and ask to schedule a CARE appointment

Office Hours:
Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Office hours will be conducted virtually during the fall semester. Students may leave a voicemail for Gretchen at any time and she will return contact during her office hours.

Steve Hicks School of Social Work

SSW 3.116B

Two Ways to Schedule:

• Call and leave a voicemail (include your EID) at 512.471.8148
• Call the Counseling and Mental Health Center at 512.471.3515 and ask to schedule a CARE appointment

Office Hours:
Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. Students may leave a voicemail for Gretchen at any time and she will return contact during her office hours.

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