Life At MVNU
Counseling Center
All full-time traditional MVNU students are eligible for free counseling.
The MVNU Counseling Center believes that Christian counseling is an activity endorsed by God to help His people who are distressed, uncertain, or hurting. It is the desire of the Counseling Center to obey the scriptural directive in Galatians 6:2, when we are instructed to "bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Our Philosophy
Making An Appointment
Counselors
Eric Browning, Ph.D, PCC-S Clinical Director of Counseling and Wellness
Eric Browning, Ph.D, PCC-S Clinical Director of Counseling and WellnessEric Browning, Ph.D., PCC-S is the Director of Counseling and Wellness at MVNU. He has served as Director since 2005 and oversees the counseling office to provide services to the student body to help them deal with many difficulties that they have faced in life.
Eric has a BA from Mount Vernon Nazarene College in Communications, a MA from Ashland Theological Seminary in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, and a Ph.D. from Walden University in Clinical Psychology.
His work experience includes being a home-based therapist working with families at a community mental health agency, a foster-care agency, a juvenile court contract therapist, private practice and contracting with churches to provide services to pastors and church leaders.
Candice Krabill, LISW-S
Candice Krabill, LISW-SCandice Krabill, LISW-S is a clinical social worker in the MVNU Counseling and Wellness Office. She has been a part of the counseling team since 2009; her experience at MVNU includes one-on-one counseling, assisting with wellness programming and student engagement on campus, group development, and student leader training. She earned a BA in Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a MSW in Clinical Social Work from The Ohio State University.
Candice also has experience as a school social worker, as a school-based prevention education coordinator, and as an adjunct instructor for MVNU’s main campus and GPS program.
She is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space to anyone who comes in for support. She has experience working with students facing issues with; mood, coping skills, forming boundaries, developing healthy relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, transitioning, adjustment, and coping with/healing from trauma. She believes young adulthood is one of the most transformative times in a person’s life and is committed to providing a solid place for the student to feel, question, seek help, challenge, build resilience, and learn from their experiences. She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and a strengths-based and client-centered approach.
Jennifer Gotschall, MA, LPC, LCDC III
Jennifer Gotschall, MA, LPC, LCDC IIIJen Gotschall, MA, LPC, LCDC III is a counselor at MVNU and has worked part time since 2010.
She earned a BA in Psychology from Asbury College, an MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, and holds a license in chemical dependency counseling.
Jennifer has worked in addiction counseling and continues to come alongside those using or experimenting with alcohol and other drugs, as well as supports the loved ones of addicts/alcoholics.
She offers insight and a non-judgmental space to process through areas of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, co-dependency, improving coping skills & self-esteem, relationship issues, sexuality, creating boundaries and other issues. She offers compassion, challenge and guidance through client centered and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Kyle P. Meyers, LMFT
Kyle P. Meyers, LMFTKyle has a BA from MVNU in Communication (2001) and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern Nazarene College (2006). His work experience includes Trauma Counseling with war veterans at the Boston Vet Center, working as a Service Coordinator in north-eastern Kentucky, working at Lower Lights Ministries in Columbus, OH as a Program Director, Life Coach, Counselor, and later as an advisory board member for LLM’s Recovery Program. Kyle also has extensive experience in Addiction Recovery Counseling and Private Practice Counseling for individuals and couples.
Kyle lives with his wife and family in Columbus, OH.
Peer Counseling
Our newly formed Peer Counseling team will consist of 5 student counselors that will be available during the evening hours. To schedule an appointment with a Peer Counselor, please text only to: 330-763-1494.
Hayden Moore
Hayden is a Junior with a double major in Psychology and Social Work. When he's not in class, you’ll find him enjoying the outdoors, reading a diverse array of books, or working through his ever-growing list of TV shows.
Zoe Ntia
Zoe is a junior Psychology major with a Creative Writing minor. She is also a Spiritual Mentor in Pioneer Hall and captain of the Women's Lacrosse Team. She has many hobbies including knitting, crocheting, watching movies, writing, reading, cooking, and working out!
Sarah Solano
Sarah is from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. She is a Criminal Justice and Psychology double major. Sarah also enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with friends.
Alayna Mack
Alayna is from Lima, Ohio. She is a junior and a Psychology major with a Criminal Justice minor. A fun fact about Alayna: she a member of the MVNU’s Women’s Varsity Bowling Team!
Bethany McClain
Bethany is a junior Psychology and Social Work double major. She is also a student worker in the Thorne Library and an Academic Peer Mentor in the Center for Student Success. She loves all kinds of music, coffee, and exploring new places.