COUNSELING DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

Due to current public health crisis, and in the best interest of our students, the Los Angeles Valley College Counseling Department will be offering services via phone and online methods from March 30^th through the end of Spring 2020 semester.  Please note that our office will not be open to the public and we will serve all student counseling needs through phone, online, or email methods. Scheduled counseling appointments will be conducted via phone or online video-conferencing (see details below for technical requirements).

Video chat with Counseling Department Online Help Desk on Cranium Cafe

Video chat with Appointment Scheduling on Cranium Cafe

OUR MISSION

The Los Angeles Valley College Counseling Department is committed to assisting our diverse student population with achieving their educational and career goals.  Whether the educational goal is to take one course, job training, earn a certificate, an associate degree or transfer to a four-year institution, LAVC counselors are available to assist.

Professional Counselors provide  students with assistance in creating Student Educational Plans (SEP), selecting appropriate classes, exploring educational and career options, and identifying the skills and resources critical to student success. A professional staff of counselors are available to assist students in their educational endeavors. 

How to meet with a Counselor:

• Brief  “Drop-in” counseling appointments, please call (818) 947-2637 or (818) 947-7229 to be connected with a counselor.
• You may ask a general question by email, through “Ask a Counselor”.
• You may contact your counselor directly, please feel free to call or email them directly to leave a message.  Visit Counselor Contact Information page to look for counselor email and/or phone number. Counselors will get back to you as soon as possible within 48 hours.   
• You may schedule an appointment that will be conducted via video-conferencing* (through Cranium Café or ConferZoom), or by phone or email, whichever is most convenient for you.

*Technical Requirements for Video-Conferencing

For desktop PC and Mac:

• Use the latest Chrome or Firefox  internet browser
• Have webcam ready and activated (for online student support)
• Have a headset with microphone ready - your cell phone headset will work great

For Android and Window Devices:

• Use Chrome
• Have your webcam ready and activated
• Have a headset with microphone ready - your cell phone headset will work great

For iOS- Apple Device:

• Download ConexED App from the app store*

*App provides limited access.  You will be able to join a video meeting, but not share your screen or use other functions.

See the Counseling Appointments page for the types of counseling appointments available and to make a counseling appointment.