Counseling Department

ATTENTION: Due to the incredibly high demand for counseling appointments, our weekly schedule is often fully booked within a matter of hours. If you are having difficulty scheduling an appointment online or over the phone, you may schedule your appointment in person every Monday morning at 8AM.

You are encouraged to attend drop-in counseling whenever possible. Students who need Educational Plans for Financial Aid appeals need to schedule an appointment. We are unable to do Educational Plans during drop-in counseling unless otherwise noted.

Counseling Appointments

If you need to schedule an appointment with a counselor, there are several ways to do so. Note that many questions can be answered during drop-in counseling hours.

Online Scheduling - Click here to schedule an appointment online.

Come in person - Because counseling appointments fill up so quickly, students are encouraged to book their appointment in person. The best time to schedule an appointment is Monday morning at 8AM. Arrive early because our appointments often fill up within a matter of hours.

Call us - Because of the high volume of calls we receive, this is often the least preferred method. However, you welcome to call our office.

Drop-in Counseling

Drop-in Counseling can be an excellent opportunity to meet with a counselor to discuss your classes and goals. Students are accepted first-come, first-served. Drop-in counseling often fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early.

Note: Students who need a Student Educational Plan (SEP), Petition to graduate, Dismissal contract, veterans' paperwork, etc. should schedule an appointment.

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Our Services

The counseling staff helps students define their objectives and plan how to reach them. Counselors provide information that will assist students to plan their college classes. Typical areas of discussion with a counselor include:

Requirements for the Associate degree.

Review of technical and vocational offerings.

Clarification of the general education and major requirements to transfer to universities.

Reviewing transcripts from other colleges to clear a prerequisite class.

Assistance in choosing suitable educational or career goals.

Suggestion of methods of overcoming academic difficulties.

Personal counseling for achieving a more meaningful college experience.

Suggestions for more challenging programs for gifted students, including our Honors Transfer Program.
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Meet our Staff

	Joy Fisher Chair of Counseling Joy Fisher is the chair person of the division. She also has an interest in career counseling.
	Elizabeth Colocho Elizabeth Colocho is the Matriculation Coordinator at Los Angeles Harbor College and an academic counselor. She is also a professor for Personal Development classes.
	Leige Doffoney Leige Doffoney is the Director of the Transfer and Career Center.
	Gary Gonzales Gary Gonzales is an academic counselor with a special interest in athletics.
	Brenda Guertin Brenda Guertin is primarily Los Angeles Harbor College's Articulation Officer. She is also an academic counselor.
	Coni Juno Coni Juno is an academic counselor.
	Elliot Mason, Jr. Elltiot Mason is an academic counselor.
	Yvonne Pueblos Yvonne Pueblos is an academic counselor and the coordinator of our Honors Transfer Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question, you're probably not the alone. Check the following links for some of our most frequently asked questions:

Counseling FAQ

Schedule an Appointment

Research on Matriculation

Coordination and Training

Prerequisites