Counseling Services

Daniel Jordan, MC, LPC, CCTP. Dan is the Director of Counseling Services. He has a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona. Dan has been in the mental health field for more than 25 years and has been at Gwynedd Mercy University in Counseling Services since 2009. Prior to joining the University, Dan worked in various other mental health settings, including acute partial, IOP, outpatient, residential, and wraparound services. Dan has experience in clinical specialty areas include anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma treatment.
Francesca DePaul, BS is a graduate-level counseling practicum student working towards her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling at West Chester University and eventual licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Saint Joseph’s University in 2018. Her professional interests include working with students presenting with anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. Francesca’s professional goal is to become an LPC, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), and potentially earn a Psy.D.

Jack Donches, BS is a graduate-level counseling intern working to get a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rosemont College and plans on eventually becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor upon graduation. Jack received his Bachelor's degree from Villanova University in Sociology with a Minor in Mathematics in 2019. Jack’s professional interests include working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.

Gia Lebo, BA is a graduate-level clinical intern and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology specializing in social justice community counseling. Gia received her B.A. in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University. Her professional interests include sports psychology, depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Gia’s professional goal is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and earn a Psy.D.

Sara Hollie Pew, MS, NCC, is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University. Her professional background includes outpatient community mental health and Gwynedd Mercy University as a graduate-level intern for 18 months. Her clinical interests include those struggling with anxiety, depression, co-occurring disorders, sexual/relationship issues, and chronic illness.

General Counseling Assistance

At GMercyU’s Counseling Services Center, we understand that the transition to college can sometimes be tough. That’s why we’re here to provide confidential and supportive place to address personal concerns, emotional stress, or other mental health and wellness issues with a qualified counselor. You can schedule individual counseling sessions with a Counseling Services staff member.

Other Services:

• Psychoeducational programs
• Class presentations
• Consultations
• Alcohol & other drug psychoeducational services
• On call emergency support for students
• Walk in hours
• Psychiatric & Outpatient referrals
• Monthly trauma informed Yoga
• Confidential wellness portal
• Virtual Mental Health At-Risk training
• Student trainings
• Confidential Title IX support

Counseling records are confidential and kept separate from academic records. Only in the rare instance where an individual may present a threat to himself or herself or others may counseling information be shared without the individual’s permission, and then only to the extent necessary to protect the individual or other people being threatened. It is important to note that all members of the Counseling department are mandated reporters, meaning that we are legally and ethically required to report any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect. Finally, we are the only office on campus that is fully confidential in regards to all Title IX issues.