CSUB AV Counseling Center

Welcome to the California State University, Bakersfield Antelope Valley Counseling Center! 

The CSUB AV Counseling Center is open and continues to offer counseling and psychiatry services through Zoom and in person. To schedule an appointment, please call the CSUB AV Counseling Center office phone at (661) 952-5099 or the main campus office phone at (661) 654-3366. If you are taken to voicemail please leave a message. This is the only way we will know you are in need of services and can return your call to schedule an appointment.

The Counseling Center provides psychological counseling and consultation services to students enrolled at CSUB and CSUB Antelope Valley campuses. The Center helps students with personal, academic, and career concerns, utilizing a short-term therapy model. The primary goal of counseling is to help students develop the personal awareness and skills necessary to overcome problems and to grow and develop in ways that will allow them to take advantage of the educational opportunities at the university. Students may utilize up to six individual sessions per semester or unlimited group therapy (when available). Counseling is provided at no extra cost to the student. Counseling is confidential.

Different Types of Services

Brief Individual Therapy
Group Therapy - focuses on various areas of concern
Workshops - focuses on skill development

To schedule an appointment, please call the CSUB Antelope Valley Counseling Center main office phone at (661) 952-5099. If you are taken to voicemail, please leave a message. This is the only way we will know you are in need of services, and we can return your call to schedule an appointment. During your first appointment, a counselor will meet with you to discuss your concerns. At the end of the session, the most beneficial options will be reviewed with you. These could include follow-up individual counseling appointments with the Counseling Center counselor, referral to one of the Counseling Center's therapy groups or workshops, and/or referrals to other resources on campus or in the community that can help you address your concerns.

After-Hours Crisis Service: During the times The Counseling Center is closed, students can access crisis counselors who can provide referrals and information about campus and community resources, as well as provide immediate help with urgent personal, emotional, or mental health concerns. If crisis counseling is needed after hours, call (661) 654-3366 and press 2 to be connected to Protocol. CSUB's After-Hours Counseling Service.

Spring 2024 Semester Hours (open for Zoom or in-person counseling sessions):

  • Monday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday - 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday - Closed

The Counseling Center offers access to the CSUB crisis counseling line during the winter and spring semester breaks.

CSUB AV Personnel

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Margaret Cyrus

ASA

Phone: (661) 952-5099Email: mcyrus@csub.eduOffice: 413More About Margaret Cyrus
Margaret Cyrus received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles, California. For 22 years, she worked at the University of Southern California/Rossier School of Education with responsibility in office administration, budget planning and control, grant management, and course and classroom scheduling. Early in her career, she worked at California State University, Sacramento where she provided administrative support to the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management and the Emergency Response Team.
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Maureen Sanders, MSW

Counselor

Phone: (661) 952-5099Email: msanders16@csub.eduOffice: 413 CMore About Maureen Sanders, MSW
Maureen Sanders received her Master of Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles.  All of her experience has been in mental health. She has worked extensively with chronic mental health issues, adults, older adults and young adults.