Student Affairs

Health & Counseling

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Manhattan School of Music offers a holistic approach to health & wellness, with nursing services and counseling available to all students at the School.

For on-call mental health emergencies call MannyCares at: 917-493-4000

MSM Counseling Center

MSM’s counseling center is located on the first floor of the main building at MSM (rooms 104 & 106) and is open to all students.

Counselors see students by appointment booked through the MSM Counseling Center Scheduling Form. Please fill out this form if you are looking to meet with one of our counselors.

College life can bring both ups and downs for students. Some situations students encounter will be small and manageable, others may be moderate and increase anxiety or impact mood. At MSM, students are not alone. The Counseling Center offers each student approximately 8 free sessions of short-term, confidential counseling. If longer term treatment would be helpful or is necessary, the psychologist working with the student will provide a recommendation.

Manny Cares by Uwill

MSM also provides students with an additional, more short-term counseling option through our partnership with Uwill, the leading student mental health and wellness solution. MannyCares counseling is available in multiple languages. Uwill also offers students free on-demand wellness programming including yoga, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and more.

Click here to view a step-by-step guide to registering for an appointment.

Scan the QR code below to register and schedule an appointment with a licensed therapist today:

Health & Wellness Staff

Campus Health

  • Barbara Cagney, R.N.

    Campus Health Nurse

  • Megan Strait

    Graduate Assistant for Health and Wellness

Physical Therapy

  • Eduardo Pereira, PT, DPT-RAC

    Physical Therapist
    To see if you are a candidate for Dr. Pereira’s physical therapy services, please make an appointment to see MSM’s Campus Health Nurse.

  • Peru Eizagirre

    Physical Therapy Aide

Counseling

  • Dr. Shara Sand, Psy. D

    Head Psychologist

  • Brian Salfas

    Counseling Coordinator

  • Dr. Michèle Bartnett, Ph.D.

    Counseling Staff
    Consultation hours:
    MONDAY | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
    WEDNESDAY | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM (remote)

  • Ivy Austin, MS, LMFT

    Counseling Staff

  • Dr. Vanessa Bing, Ph.D.

    Counseling Staff
    Consultation hours:
    TUESDAY | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    THURSDAY | 1:30 PM–4:30 PM

  • Michael A Tate, Ph.D.

    Counseling Staff
    Consultation hours:
    FRIDAY | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

  • Dr. Michael Alcée, Ph.D.

    Counseling Staff
    As Required
    THURSDAY | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
    FRIDAY | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (remote)

  • Brian Neff, MA, MALD,
    PhD

    Counseling Coordinator
    On Leave Fall 2024

Other MSM Health & Wellness Resources:

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