Wharton and Wellness at Penn provide dedicated Student Health and Counseling (SHC) clinicians for Wharton students as part of the University-wide commitment to students, faculty, and staff in a shared culture of well-being. Find out why and how you access these resources through the Frequently Asked Questions below, or visit the Penn Wellness site to connect.
Access the Wharton SHC Clinicians
Student Health and Counseling (SHC) clinicians, Ashley Staub and Isra Abuyounis, are devoted to serving Wharton students in Wharton buildings, at the SHC office (3624 Market Street), and remotely. Wharton students may see any SHC clinician. However, Ashley has time dedicated to serving Wharton undergraduates and Isra to MBA and doctoral students.
Isra and Ashley are available by appointment Monday – Friday, between 9am and 5pm. Students can make an appointment by calling Student Health and Counseling at 215-898-7021, press 2 during business hours and identify yourself as a Wharton student seeking to see Isra (MBAs and doctoral students) or Ashley (undergraduates).
All students can speak directly to an SHC clinician 24/7, 7 days a week by calling 215-898-7021. All students can make appointments by calling or dropping in at the main office at 3624 Market Street during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Wharton SHC clinicians?
The Wharton clinicians are available to provide brief intervention, consultation, and referrals for undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral business students. The clinicians also work closely with school student services staff to assist with programming, public health interventions, and referrals.
The Wharton clinicians do not hold long-term therapy sessions or provide specialty clinical care to students. This program is for brief intervention and consultation only.
Who are the providers?
Learn more about Ashley here.
Learn more about Isra here.
How will the Wharton SHC clinician’s time be allocated?
The weekly hours will be set aside for pre-scheduled 30-minute initial assessments and 45-minute follow-up appointments.
I’m in Engineering but take classes at Wharton. Why can’t I see these SHC clinicians?
Students in other schools should continue to call SHC 24/7 (215-898-7021) to speak directly to a clinician and/or make appointments during office hours. Students in any school can drop into SHC at any time during business hours and be seen immediately. All students can call SHC 24/7 to speak directly to a clinician by phone.
What happens after my meeting or appointment?
Next steps will depend on the clinician’s assessment and student’s need. Options include:
- The student may resolve their concerns during their initial appointment with the clinician.
- The student may be seen for brief psychotherapeutic treatment.
- The student may be referred to SHC for a fuller assessment.
- The student may be referred to a SHC group or other campus resource.