Campus Directory
Tayah Brent
| Title: | Counselor |
| Office: | Driehaus Center |
| Phone: | 773-298-3824 |
| Email: | brent@sxu.edu |
| Department: | Counseling Center |
Biography
Tayah Brent, Licensed Clinical Professional (LPC), understands the multifaceted emotional landscape of university life. With three years of experience and master’s degrees in clinical mental health counseling and forensic mental health from Adler University, she specializes in helping emerging adults navigate academic stress, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
Her approach is collaborative and student-centered, blending evidence-based therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy and compassion. Whether students are struggling with anxiety, depression, transitions, or needing someone to talk to, Brent creates a judgment-free space where students feel heard and empowered.
As a Black woman who has spent much time in higher education, she is passionate about making mental health support accessible and destigmatizing therapy for diverse student populations. Brent offers individual counseling and crisis support, all designed to help students not just survive but thrive during their university experience.
Education
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Specialization in Counseling
Adler University
M.A. in Forensic Mental Health and Leadership
Adler University
Areas of Specialization
- Mental Health
- Forensic Mental Health
- Major Life Events
- Adjustments in Collegiate Populations
- Crisis Management/Interventions
- Anxiety, Depression and OCD
- Neurodiversity
- Therapy Interventions in Child, Adolescent, Young Adult, and Adult Populations
- LGBTQIA+ Community
- Domestic Violence, Trauma, Loss, Substance Abuse, First Responders and Relational Work
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed Clinical Professional
- QPR Gatekeeper Trainer
Chair Specialized Clinical Interests
- School-Related Stressors
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Intimate Relationships and Family Conflicts
- OCD
- PTSD
- Time/Organizational Management
- LGBTQIA+ Community
- Grief
- Trauma
- Multicultural Issues
- Neurodiversity
- Sexual Assault
Presentations/Publications/Productions
“Teens Thoughts and Feelings on Parental Involvement in Their Therapeutic Experience,” Illinois Counseling Association. November 2024.