On-Campus Psychological Counseling Office (OCPCO)
- How to Make an Appointment/Cancel Appointment/Office Hours/Location
- Counseling Staff
- Emergency Numbers and Resources
Welcome to the On-Campus Psychological Counseling Office. We realize that law school can be a stressful experience that can impact your life in a variety of ways. Our counseling office provides free, high quality, brief counseling and referral services to all enrolled students at LLS. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore your personal concerns, in a safe, confidential environment.
How to Make an Appointment/Cancel Appointment
To make an appointment: please call (213) 736-1122.
We will be happy to find a time to meet with you. If your call transfers to voicemail, please leave your name and number and we will call you back as soon as possible. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please call any time prior to your scheduled appointment and leave a message. This gives us more flexibility to be available for other students.
Office Hours:*
| Monday | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Tuesday | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
*The office is closed on official LLS school holidays, between semesters, and during the summer.
Location:
We are located in the Casassa building, Room 502. When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, please come in and have a seat in the waiting room. By pressing the call indicator light, your counselor will be notified that you have arrived and will greet you at your scheduled appointment time.
Michael Douglas, Ph.D.
Dr. Douglas is a clinical psychologist who received his doctorate from Syracuse University in upstate New York. While at Syracuse, he spent many years at the on-campus psychological services center where he conducted therapy with college and graduate students, as well as individuals and families in the community. In Los Angeles, Dr. Douglas has worked in a variety of settings including child and family clinics and residential facilities. Most recently he has worked with college students at UCLA’s on-campus student psychological service center.
Dr. Douglas provides psychotherapy to clients with a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance use, self-harm, eating issues, loss, trauma, and LGBT issues. He practices from an insight oriented and solution focused perspective and incorporates stress reducing mind-body techniques into his work. Alongside his work with the Loyola Law students, Dr. Douglas currently maintains a private practice in West LA and Downtown.
Please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital (local hospitals are listed below).
Emergency Telephone Numbers and Resources:
| L.A. Police/Fire & Rescue | 911 |
| Suicide Prevention in LA and Orange County | (877) 727-4747 |
| Child Abuse | (800) 540-4000 |
| Poison | (800) 362-9922 |
| Mental Health/Crisis Line | (800) 854-7771 |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | (800) 273-8255 |
| AA - For Drug/Alcohol info |
(310) 474-7339 (800) 662-4357 |
| For referrals to clinics, shelters, medical needs | 211 |
| Rape Crisis Hotline | (800) 656-HOPE |
| Santa Monica/UCLA Rape Treatment Center | (310) 319-4000 then “0” *ask for rape counselor |
| HIV/AIDS Hotline | (800) 922-2437 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233 |
Los Angeles Area Hospitals:
| Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 977-2121 |
St. Vincent Medical Center 2131 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 484-7111 |
| UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095 For Psychiatric Services: (800) 825-9989 For Emergency Dept: (310) 825-2111 |
L.A. County – U.S.C. Medical Center 1200 N. State Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 226-2622 **Students without medical insurance |
| Cedars Sinai Hospital 8700 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 For Psychiatric Services: (310) 423-3411 For Hospital main line: (310) 423-3277 |
Huntington Memorial Hospital 100 West California Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 For Psychiatric Services: (800) 310-9855 For Hospital main line: (626) 397-5000 |