Welcome Class of 2029!

Heading to college is a huge step. Luckily, SHU has your back! We offer tons of great support to help you through your transition, so you can really shine in your classes and enjoy every bit of your college adventure.

Transition to College

Hear from James Geisler, SHU’s Executive Director of Wellness Services, on tips to transition to college.

Meet Our Counselors

Jeffrey LaBella, MA, LPC, NCC
Director of Counseling & Collegiate
Recovery Program
labellaj@sacredheart.edu

Julia Barrows, MS, NCC, LPCA
University Counselor
barrowsj@sacredheart.edu

Dan Fontana, MA, LPCA
University Counselor
fontanad@sacredheart.edu

Ashley Myers, MA, LPC-A
University Counselor
myersa3@sacredheart.edu

Karen Flanagan, MA, LPC
Director of Prevention, Education & Early
Intervention Services
flanagank879@sacredheart.edu

Suzanne Christoferson, LPC, ATR-BC
University Counselor
christofersons@sacredheart.edu

Elizabeth Lavin, MS, LMHC, LPC
Athletics Counselor
lavine2@sacredheart.edu

Kara A. Justo, MSW, LCSW
Case Manager
justok@sacredheart.edu

Contact Information
Wellness Center, 4980 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT
Phone 203-371-7955