Counseling Services Staff
Students experience a wide variety of concerns during their time at college. The Office of Student Life’s Counseling Services staff can be a helpful resource in identifying their mental health needs.
Charles DePriest, MA, LPCC-S
Lead Mental Health Counselor
740.755.7349
depriest.17@mail.cotc.edu
Pronouns: (he/him/his)
Charles DePriest is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. He attended Ashland Theological Seminary earning his master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, and attended Mount Union University for his undergraduate degree. Charley has 20 years of experience as a counselor working in numerous settings including residential treatment, private practice and community mental health. Most recently, he worked at Columbus State Community College serving as a counselor and then as a supervisor to the Counseling Services Department. He uses a number of different treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, a client centered focus, brief solution focused therapy and motivational interviewing. He is also experienced in crisis intervention and in helping client’s begin treatment in drug and alcohol counseling. He enjoys working with college students, meeting them where they are at, and providing support and direction to promote their interpersonal growth and increased well-being.
Kathleen Reed, LPCC
Mental Health Counselor
740.755.7053
reed.2217@mail.cotc.edu
Katie Reed is a licensed professional
clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. She completed her
bachelor’s degree in psychology at The Ohio State University in
2003, and her master’s degree in community counseling at Ohio
University in 2005. Katie has worked in a community mental health
setting as well as a contract counselor in schools. Prior to this
position, she worked in a private practice in Lancaster for 14
years. She has worked with clients aging from children to adults,
but especially enjoys working with young adults. Katie draws on
several clinical approaches in her counseling. She primarily
works from a cognitive-behavioral perspective but also integrates
strategies from dialectical-behavioral therapy, as well as
polyvagal-informed therapies. Katie enjoys supporting clients as
they work toward making positive steps in their lives and
believes that even small changes can make a difference.
Mackenzie Conley, LPCC
Mental Health Counselor
740.755.7133
conley.462@osu.edu
Mackenzie Conley is a licensed
professional clinical counselor. She earned her master’s degree
in clinical and mental health counseling at the University of
Dayton and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The
Ohio State University. Throughout her career in private
practice, Mackenzie has embraced an eclectic approach to therapy,
incorporating a variety of techniques to create personalized and
effective treatment plans for each client. Utilizing a
trauma-informed approach, she empowers clients to build
self-awareness and address problematic behaviors. Mackenzie is
particularly passionate about helping individuals break free from
people-pleasing tendencies and self-sabotaging patterns, guiding
them toward authenticity. She is level II trained in EMDR (Eye
Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), a psychotherapy designed
to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Mackenzie looks forward to helping students to discover their
inner strength to overcome challenges and be the very best
version of themselves.
TimelyCare
Virtual Health and Well-Being for Students
Central Ohio Technical College now has access to a new mental health app for all students called TimelyCare. This app can be downloaded onto a phone and used to access mental health services through a 24/7/365 Talk Now feature to speak with a counselor immediately. Students can also schedule with clinicians of their choice on dates and times that work for them for short-term therapy.
Students can access resources on the app through a digital self-care feature to receive additional skills, tools and techniques to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, address stress and find guidance for other unique mental health challenges.
Student Organizations
Student organizations have a significant impact in providing effective learning environments for students, preparing them to live in a multicultural society and work in a global community. If you have an interest in joining either of these two organizations sponsored by the Counseling Services office, please contact us.
Active Minds
Are you passionate about advocating for student mental health?
Are you interested in being a peer mentor for other students struggling with their mental health?
If you replied “yes,” then join the Active Minds! Active Minds is a national organization that focuses on decreasing stigma among individuals seeking mental health treatment and support, creating peer mentors, and educating others about mental health.