Laura Shaver-Hast, LISW-CP
Laura Shaver-Hast, LISW-CP is the School of Medicine Columbia's on-campus counselor who serves students in all six academic programs. She is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments.
What We Do
Our staff are licensed, board certified and have many years of experience working with graduate student populations. Our familiarity with the six academic programs in the School of Medicine helps us provide support relative to your education responsibilities, as needed.
If you require outside services, we will assist in providing referrals as needed. In addition to providing individual counseling services, we also offer workshops and Monday Mindfulness drop ins. Our goal is to assist in providing students the opportunity to thrive and flourish on our School of Medicine Campus.
Our Team
Paul Toriello, Ph.D.
Paul Toriello, Ph.D. assists Ms. Shaver-Hast with counseling needs and appointments on the SOMC campus. Working as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Graduate Programs, Toriello also has experience and expertise within the clinical counseling field.
Carolyn Bazen, MS, LPC/A
Carolyn Bazen, LPC/A is the Assistant Director of Counseling and Testing at Francis Marion University in Florence. She is available to our M-III and M-IV students in Florence to schedule meetings and appointments with.
24-Hour Mental Health Support
833-664-2854
TAO (Therapy Assistance Online)
The Therapy Assistance option of TAO allows you to get effective treatment when your schedule, or life, makes it hard to get to the counseling office. You will have access to highly effective therapy modules 24/7 and a dedicated time to meet online with your counselor each week via videoconferencing.
- Enter First Name, Last Name, and your school email address
- Enter your USC network password
- Leave the 'Enrollment Key' field blank.
- Click Sign Me Up
Check your email. You will be sent a Welcome to TAO email with a confirmation link which you must click on to sign in.
Student Appointment Forms
Prior to a students scheduled appointment with any one of our licensed counselors, we ask that they please review our our privacy practices form and sign the consent and treatment agreements.