Counseling & Psychological Services
What we do
The Norwich University Counseling and Psychological Services Department staff provides for the mental health needs of the University population. Individual and group counseling for students, faculty, and staff is available in a confidential setting. Psychological testing is administered upon request. In addition, thematic groups and psychoeducational workshops can be provided in response to specific needs. These services are conducted by a highly-trained staff of licensed professional psychologists and doctoral level psychology interns.
Who we are
Center Director
Melvin E. Miller, PhD
Counselors/Psychotherapists
Lindsay Armitage, PsyD
Jeffrey Burna, MA
Elizabeth Klish, MS
Where we are
Kreitzberg Library, Suite 405
When we are open
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
How to contact us
- For counseling/psychotherapy or psychological testing appointment: call 485-2134 or drop in during regular hours
- In emergencies: see instructions below
What we charge
Counseling services are offered free to members of the NU community. A fee is charged for the administration and evaluation of psychological testing.
About the Director - Dr. Melvin Miller
Dr. Melvin Miller, Professor of Psychology; was appointed to the Norwich University Psychology Department in 1981. His fields of specialization are clinical and developmental. He is Director of the University Counseling and Psychological Services Department. He was President of the New England Psychological Association from 1987-1988 and served seven terms as Executive Director of the Society for Research in Adult Development (SRAD). He is engaged in longitudinal research which investigates the relationship between personality development and philosophical frames of reference. Additional interests are in clinical assessment and psychotherapy. In 1994, Transcendence and mature thought in adulthood: The further reaches of adult development, which Miller co-edited with Cook-Greuther, was published by Rowan & Littlefield, Inc. Dr. Miller has recently edited three additional books: Spirituality, Ethics and Relationship in Adulthood (2000-International Universities Press) with Alan N. West; Creativity, Spirituality, and Transcendence with Susanne Cook-Greuter (2000-Ablex Publishing Co.,) and The Psychology of Mature Spirituality (2000-Routledge Press) with Polly Young-Eisendrath.
Academic Background
PhD, 1981, University of Pittsburgh
C.A.G.S., 1978, Duquesne University
MA, 1972, State University of West Georgia (Humanistic and Existential Psychology)
BA, 1968, Westminster College (Philosophy)
Other Academic Background and Training
1997-2002 Postdoctoral studies and certification in psychoanalysis at the National Training Program in Contemporary Psychoanalysis (NYC)
1987-1988 Postdoctoral work at the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy
1988-1994 Visiting Scholar-Harvard Divinty School
Emergency Coverage
For emergency calls, students/staff should use the pager number (see below) on all nights except Monday and Wednesday.
Instructions for Paging
- Dial 802-479-6439.
- Listen for greeting.
- Following instructions, enter the number where you can be reached.
- If no one answers the pager within 20 minutes, contact Dr. Miller at 802-229-0847.
For emergency calls on Monday and Wednesday nights, use Dr. Miller's number: 802-229-0847.
