Let's Talk (Informal Consultation)
Let’s Talk is an informal consultation service. Student-athletes can meet with Dr. Kristi Hoff, Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health and Performance Service on a drop-in basis to ask questions about services, get to know Dr. Hoff, or get assistance with connecting to resources. The slots are first-come, first-serve.
Let’s Talk will take place on the following days and locations:
1-2 pm at the Al McGuire Center, Room 223S (Kristin’s Office)
1-2pm at the Al McGuire Center, Room 223S (Kristin’s Office)
Frequently Asked Questions about Let’s Talk
What is Let's Talk?
Let's Talk is an outreach program that provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with Kristin Hoff, Psy.D., CMPC. Dr. Hoff will be available for brief, informal consultations:
What happens at a visit to Let's Talk?
Consults are first-come, first-served. Usually there is not much of a wait. Dr. Hoff will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources.
How is Let's Talk different from counseling?
Dr. Hoff is a licensed psychologist and usually provides ongoing counseling, which consists of regular, scheduled appointments. Let’s Talk is not formal counseling. It’s an outreach drop-in services where student-athletes can have an informal consultation regarding a specific issue or consult regarding how to access resources that may be helpful. It is not a substitute for counseling, however.
Who should visit Let's Talk?
Let’s Talk is open to all currently enrolled Marquette University NCAA student-athletes. Let's Talk is the best fit for the following people:
I think I have a problem that would benefit from counseling, but I don't know anything about counseling. Would going to Let's Talk help me figure out what to do?
Absolutely. Dr. Hoff will talk through your issue with you and help you determine the best way to get help.
I called a counselor to schedule an appointment for mental health counseling. I was offered an appointment 10 business days from now. Can I stop by Let's Talk in the meantime?
If you believe you need to be seen sooner than the appointment you were given, it's best to call the counselor directly and explain your situation to see if you can be seen sooner or what other options might be available to you.
I met with a counselor and they referred me to an off-campus resource in the community. Can I just do Let’s Talk instead?
Since regular counseling visits are not available at Let's Talk, following up with the referral is a good idea. If you were referred to an off-campus resource, and need assistance with getting connected, contact the counselor who referred you and they can help. If not, please contact Kristin Hoff, and she can assist you with connecting to an off-campus resource.
I'm currently seeing a counselor, and I would like to talk to someone sooner than my next appointment. Can I go to Let's Talk?
If your next appointment is not soon enough, it's best to contact your counselor directly to see if they can see you sooner. If you are experiencing a more urgent need, you can utilize the Marquette University Counseling Center (MUCC) on-call counselor during business hours by calling 414-288-7172, and letting the receptionist know you are experiencing an urgent need.
I'm currently seeing a counselor, and I'm not happy with how things are going. Can I go to Let's Talk instead?
The best thing to do in this situation is to talk directly with your counselor. Counselors are eager to get your feedback, positive or negative. Oftentimes an open conversation about your concern helps smooth out any wrinkles. If, after talking with your counselor, you prefer to transfer to someone else, just ask your counselor directly for referrals or reach out to the MUCC (414-288-7172) or Kristin Hoff, Psy.D., CMPC (414-288-3040) to get referrals to meet your needs.
What else do I need to know?
Although Kristin is a licensed psychologist, Let's Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Let's Talk provides informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it's like to speak with a counselor. Your Let's Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling would be useful for you.
Let's Talk visits are confidential. Are there any limits to confidentiality?
Conversations with Let's Talk counselors are confidential, with a few very rare exceptions. Counselors may need to share information in an emergency when there is an immediate threat of harm to self or others. Counselors are required by law to report when a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated and unable to act on his/her own behalf is being abused. Let's Talk counselors keep brief written notes of their contacts with students, and in the event that there is an emergency or a student is follows up with counseling, Kristin will be able to access the note from the Let’s Talk consultation. Finally, these notes can be released in the unlikely event of a court order. Let's Talk visits are never noted on a student's official university record.
We don't want anything to be a barrier to students accessing help. If you have further questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with Dr. Hoff at the consult.
If you have any more questions, please contact Kristin Hoff, Psy.D.,, CMPC at 414-288-3040.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Student-Athlete Mental Health
Marquette University On-Call Counselor for Mental Health
Information for Parents & Guardians about Mental & Emotional Health of Student-Athletes
Campus Resources for Student-Athlete Mental & Emotional Health
Let’s Talk will take place on the following days and locations:
1-2 pm at the Al McGuire Center, Room 223S (Kristin’s Office)
1-2pm at the Al McGuire Center, Room 223S (Kristin’s Office)
Frequently Asked Questions about Let’s Talk
What is Let's Talk?
Let's Talk is an outreach program that provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with Kristin Hoff, Psy.D., CMPC. Dr. Hoff will be available for brief, informal consultations:
- Mondays, 1-2pm at the Al McGuire Center, room 223S
- Wednesdays, 1-2pm at the Al McGuire Center, room 223S
What happens at a visit to Let's Talk?
Consults are first-come, first-served. Usually there is not much of a wait. Dr. Hoff will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources.
How is Let's Talk different from counseling?
Dr. Hoff is a licensed psychologist and usually provides ongoing counseling, which consists of regular, scheduled appointments. Let’s Talk is not formal counseling. It’s an outreach drop-in services where student-athletes can have an informal consultation regarding a specific issue or consult regarding how to access resources that may be helpful. It is not a substitute for counseling, however.
Who should visit Let's Talk?
Let’s Talk is open to all currently enrolled Marquette University NCAA student-athletes. Let's Talk is the best fit for the following people:
- students who are not sure about counseling and wonder what it's like to talk with a counselor;
- students who are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor;
- students who have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through;
I think I have a problem that would benefit from counseling, but I don't know anything about counseling. Would going to Let's Talk help me figure out what to do?
Absolutely. Dr. Hoff will talk through your issue with you and help you determine the best way to get help.
I called a counselor to schedule an appointment for mental health counseling. I was offered an appointment 10 business days from now. Can I stop by Let's Talk in the meantime?
If you believe you need to be seen sooner than the appointment you were given, it's best to call the counselor directly and explain your situation to see if you can be seen sooner or what other options might be available to you.
I met with a counselor and they referred me to an off-campus resource in the community. Can I just do Let’s Talk instead?
Since regular counseling visits are not available at Let's Talk, following up with the referral is a good idea. If you were referred to an off-campus resource, and need assistance with getting connected, contact the counselor who referred you and they can help. If not, please contact Kristin Hoff, and she can assist you with connecting to an off-campus resource.
I'm currently seeing a counselor, and I would like to talk to someone sooner than my next appointment. Can I go to Let's Talk?
If your next appointment is not soon enough, it's best to contact your counselor directly to see if they can see you sooner. If you are experiencing a more urgent need, you can utilize the Marquette University Counseling Center (MUCC) on-call counselor during business hours by calling 414-288-7172, and letting the receptionist know you are experiencing an urgent need.
I'm currently seeing a counselor, and I'm not happy with how things are going. Can I go to Let's Talk instead?
The best thing to do in this situation is to talk directly with your counselor. Counselors are eager to get your feedback, positive or negative. Oftentimes an open conversation about your concern helps smooth out any wrinkles. If, after talking with your counselor, you prefer to transfer to someone else, just ask your counselor directly for referrals or reach out to the MUCC (414-288-7172) or Kristin Hoff, Psy.D., CMPC (414-288-3040) to get referrals to meet your needs.
What else do I need to know?
Although Kristin is a licensed psychologist, Let's Talk is not a substitute for psychotherapy or formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment. Let's Talk provides informal consultations to help students with specific problems and to introduce them to what it's like to speak with a counselor. Your Let's Talk counselor can help you determine whether formal counseling would be useful for you.
Let's Talk visits are confidential. Are there any limits to confidentiality?
Conversations with Let's Talk counselors are confidential, with a few very rare exceptions. Counselors may need to share information in an emergency when there is an immediate threat of harm to self or others. Counselors are required by law to report when a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated and unable to act on his/her own behalf is being abused. Let's Talk counselors keep brief written notes of their contacts with students, and in the event that there is an emergency or a student is follows up with counseling, Kristin will be able to access the note from the Let’s Talk consultation. Finally, these notes can be released in the unlikely event of a court order. Let's Talk visits are never noted on a student's official university record.
We don't want anything to be a barrier to students accessing help. If you have further questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with Dr. Hoff at the consult.
If you have any more questions, please contact Kristin Hoff, Psy.D.,, CMPC at 414-288-3040.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Student-Athlete Mental Health
Marquette University On-Call Counselor for Mental Health
Information for Parents & Guardians about Mental & Emotional Health of Student-Athletes
Campus Resources for Student-Athlete Mental & Emotional Health