Manhattan School of Music offers a holistic approach to health & wellness, with services and counseling available to all students at the School.
For on-call mental health emergencies:
917-493-4000
MSM’s counseling center is located on the first floor of the main building at MSM (rooms 104 & 106) and is open to all students.
Counselors see students by appointment booked through the MSM Counseling Center Scheduling Form. Please fill out this form if you are looking to meet with one of our counselors.
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To Schedule a Counseling Appointment
The Counseling Center is located on the 1st floor of the Main Building (rooms 104 & 106) and is open to all MSM students.
On-call emergencies: 917-493-4000
Counselors see students by appointment booked through the MSM Counseling Center Scheduling Form. Please fill out this form if you are looking to meet with one of our counselors.
College life can bring both ups and downs for students. Some situations students encounter will be small and manageable, others may be moderate and increase anxiety or impact mood. At MSM, students are not alone. In addition to our Resident Assistants, Director of Residence Life, Director of Student Engagement and Dean of Students, we also have the Manhattan School of Music Counseling Center.
The Counseling Center offers each student 8-10 free sessions of short-term, confidential counseling. If longer term treatment would be helpful or is necessary, the psychologist working with the student will provide a recommendation.
Manny Cares Uwill
MSM also provides students with additional counseling through our partnership with Uwill, the leading student mental health and wellness solution. If a student is dealing with a mental health crisis, Uwill offers 3 free online teletherapy sessions per issue a student is facing. Uwill also offers students free on-demand wellness programming including yoga, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and more.
Scan the QR code below to register and schedule an appointment with a licensed therapist today:
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Campus Health and Wellness/Nurse and Office Hours
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What To Do If You're Worried About the Behavior or Well-Being of a Classmate
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Info For Students With MSM-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan
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Local Urgent Care Centers
Health & Wellness Staff
Campus Health
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Barbara Cagney, R.N.
Campus Health Nurse
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Megan Strait
Graduate Assistant for Health and Wellness
Physical Therapy
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Eduardo Pereira, PT, DPT-RAC
Physical Therapist
To see if you are a candidate for Dr. Pereira’s physical therapy services, please make an appointment to see MSM’s Campus Health Nurse. -
Peru Eizagirre
Physical Therapy Aide
Counseling
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Dr. Shara Sand, Psy. D
Head Psychologist
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Brian Salfas
Counseling Coordinator
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Dr. Michèle Bartnett, Ph.D.
Counseling Staff
Consultation hours:
MONDAY | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (remote) -
Ivy Austin, MS, LMFT
Counseling Staff
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Dr. Vanessa Bing, Ph.D.
Counseling Staff
Consultation hours:
TUESDAY | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
THURSDAY | 1:30 PM–4:30 PM -
Michael A Tate, Ph.D.
Counseling Staff
Consultation hours:
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
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Dr. Michael Alcée, Ph.D.
Counseling Staff
As Required
THURSDAY | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
FRIDAY | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (remote) -
Brian Neff, MA, MALD,
PhDCounseling Coordinator
On Leave Fall 2024
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