“I graduated in 2012 with an associate’s in business management and a certificate in small business development. I went on to open my own small business and have found great success in my career. I love what I do and I owe a lot of my success to the time I spent at EMCC!”
To schedule an initial counseling appointment, contact the Counseling Services office to request an appointment. Ask for an Intake appointment if you know that you want to pursue individual or couples counseling, a Career appointment for exploration of potential majors and career options, or a Consultation appointment if you aren’t certain about your needs.
Counseling Services may be reached by:
You can expect that the counselor will generally return your call or email within one business day.
Consultations are available to EMCC employees and family members of students who wish to discuss mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns regarding a student. Topics commonly addressed during consultations include:
Students who wish to discuss concerns for a peer or explore the possibility of counseling for themselves may also request a consultation.
Please call 207.974.4858 to request an appointment for a consultation and mention if you would prefer a phone contact or in-person meeting. You may also email Bridget Riffel, but please be sure not to include any detailed or identifying information about the student of concern.
Bridget Riffel is the on-campus counselor for EMCC. Bridget graduated with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from The University of Maine. She has experience working in psychiatric settings, community-based settings, and school settings. Bridget’s approach to therapy is to make therapy and mental health needs less stigmatized and more accessible. Her focuses are on trauma and PTSD, first responders and military, self-esteem, grief, LGBTQ+, first-generation students, anxiety, and mindfulness.
