The Counseling Center provides comprehensive services in an environment conducive to learning by providing the support students need to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to the academic success and the personal and social growth of our students. Gateway counselors assist students in the areas of academic planning, career development, and personal growth activities and programming.
Educational Counseling
- Exploring educational goals, motivation and attitude
- Learning how to succeed in college
- Mapping out general academic plans and concerns, including information and assistance regarding transfer to four-year institutions - SCSU, CCSU, UNH, UCONN...
- General academic advisement and referral
- College fair - colleges/universities visits to Gateway Community College
Personal Counseling
- Learning to manage personal concerns that may interfere with educational/career goals
- Sharpening problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Handling transition and change more effectively
- Balancing role as college students with other responsibilities and commitments
- Handling crisis situations
- Referral to community resources
Counseling Center Staff
Counselors are available by appointment by calling Ivette Garcia at (203) 285-2090 or students may see a counselor on a walk-in basis.
Tina McHugh, Director
(203) 285-2092
tmchugh@gwcc.commnet.edu
Maria Torres-Nosel, Counselor
LW (203) 285-2093
mnosel@gwcc.commnet.edu
Kellie Byrd-Danso, Counselor
(203) 285-2094
kdanso@gwcc.commnet.edu
John Mullane, Counselor
(203) 285-2095
jmullane@gwcc.commnet.edu
Bob Henault, ESL Counselor
(203) 285-2096
rhenault@gwcc.commnet.edu
Ivette Garcia, Secretary
(203) 285-2091
cgarcia@gwcc.commnet.edu