Leah Jorgensen

Counseling Intern

• Email: leahjorgensen@augustana.edu

I am currently a graduate student at Western Illinois University working toward my LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). From there, I plan on getting my LCPC and going on for my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in order to be a professor of counseling education. I have been working at Augustana since February 2024 and enjoy helping students learn more about themselves and find ways to manage stress and difficult emotions.

I work from a Gestalt perspective, which focuses on increasing a person's awareness of themselves. The Gestalt motto is that awareness necessarily brings change. In session, this can look like role-play, art, movement, talk therapy and much more. I like to work with students to understand their values, put names to emotions, use special interests to understand their own lives, and clarify thoughts and intentions. Above all, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where students can find support for their unique journeys.