Student Health Staff

Aaron Vedock is a Mental Health Counselor in the Office of Student Health. He earned his AS from Mount Aloysius College, and BSSW from California University of Pennsylvania before relocating to West Virginia where he earned his MSW at West Virginia University in 2005. He comes to Fairmont State University after spending over 15 years working at inpatient mental health hospitals in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He has experience helping hundreds if not thousands of individuals over the years who were facing a variety of personal, mental health, and legal struggles. Aaron is available daily to see students for: individual and group counseling services. In his free time, he enjoys hiking in the state parks and state forests throughout the area, as well as traveling beyond the border of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. He finds time spent in the mountains or on the beach to be rejuvenating for the mind, body, and soul.

Alex is a licensed mental health counselor who recently moved from Ohio. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s at Wright State University. She’s currently working on her PhD in Performance Psychology. In addition to working with the general population of college-aged students, she has a particular interest in the unique challenges faced by student-athletes. She offers a compassionate and understanding approach to helping individuals navigate the pressures of academic life, athletic performance, and personal well-being.

Alex has experience in various counseling environments, utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques to address a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, stress management, depression and mood disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, substance abuse, and sport performance related concerns in athletes.

Alex strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By fostering open communication and building trust, they work collaboratively to develop coping strategies, enhance resilience, and achieve their goals.

Whether you're a student-athlete struggling to balance the demands of competition and academics or simply seeking support to navigate the challenges of college life, Alex is committed to helping you reach your full potential.