Embedded counselors are clinical counselors from the campus Counseling Center. They are dedicated to a specific unit so that they thoroughly understand its unique demands, challenges, and culture.

Embedded counselors will help you explore personal, interpersonal, academic, and professional concerns that contribute to your success. They work closely with faculty and staff to understand your student experience and identify opportunities for you to grow and thrive.

Just as at the Counseling Center, embedded counseling services are always confidential.

To schedule an appointment, email Mark Layng at mlayng@illinois.edu.

"I want every student to know that they don't have to walk alone through their challenges. We all need help navigating emotions and conflict. Through encouragement and support, we develop new pathways of thinking and confidence."

"I am passionate about helping students develop their whole selves and am honored to support them throughout their university experience."

To schedule an appointment, send me an email at mlayng@illinois.edu. I am usually able to schedule same-week appointments.

 

Mark Layng

Mark Layng (he, him, his)
Embedded Counselor
M.S., Pittsburg State University
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Growing My Whole Self Workshop Series

Each series is 4 weeks, 1.5 hours each week with optional follow-up opportunities. Send an email for questions  & further information to mlayng@illinois.edu

Anxiety: Reducing the power of my fear/anxiety and enhancing the values of my genuine self. 

  • September 19, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • September 26, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • October 3, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • October 10, 12:30-1:50 p.m.

This series is designed to educate students on anxiety-based motivation, to recognize harmful effects, and to develop skills to reduce these effects. It will educate students on value-based motivation, to recognize the helpful effects, and develop skills to transfer reliance from anxiety to value-based motivation.  There will be opportunities to share experiences within the group at the student’s comfort level.

Desire: Reducing the power my desires and enhancing the values of my genuine self.

  • September 21, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • September 28, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • October 5, 12:30-1:50 p.m.
  • October 12, 12:30-1:50 p.m.

This series is designed to educate students on desire-based motivation, to recognize harmful effects, and to develop skills to reduce these effects. It will educate students on value-based motivation, to recognize the helpful effects, and develop skills to transfer reliance from desire to value-based motivation.  There will be opportunities to share experiences within the group at the student’s comfort level.

 

Embedded Counseling Services

Embedded counselors can help you with whatever support you need, including:

  • Group counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Let’s Talk consultation
  • Classroom/Group Workshops

Take the first step to whole-self health.

To schedule an appointment, email Mark Layng at mlayng@illinois.edu.