Psychological Services
Student Health Center, Area E
Psychological Services offers counseling and consultation. Our professional staff and interns/trainees are here to help you with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, challenges in academic performance and any other concerns you may have. A psychiatrist is also available for medication management if the need arises.
Our counseling services are free and confidential. We offer brief individual and couples counseling and unlimited group sessions for personal growth. You may use these sessions to develop self awareness, increase insight to resolve problems, develop and achieve goals, and increase your success in and out of the classroom. We also provide referrals for low-cost off-campus counseling.
To take advantage of our services visit us at the Student Health Center, Area E during walk-in hours or call 278-6738 to schedule an appointment. On your first visit, you will complete online questionnaires and talk with a counselor. The counselor will review your concerns and match you with services that meet your needs.
Missed Appointments
If you will be unable to keep an appointment, please contact our reception desk at 278-6738 to reschedule. We ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance.
There will be a $5 fee for late cancellations and missed appointments.
Getting the Most out of Counseling
For many students, counseling is a new experience and it may feel risky. If you are feeling uneasy about talking with a counselor, let your counselor know. This can pave the way for creating ease and genuineness between you and your counselor. It can also be the start of building a good counseling relationship.
What Counseling Offers
- A safe place to understand your thoughts, feelings, experiences and concerns
- An opportunity to talk confidentially about what is important to you and to be heard
- A way to increase self-understanding
- An opportunity to get constructive feedback and develop new ways of coping with challenges
How You Can Enhance Your Counseling Experience
- Attend all of your counseling appointments or let your counselor know if you have to miss an appointment.
- Between appointments, be mindful of the issues you are working on. Jot down feelings, thoughts and insights related to your issues and share these with your counselor.
- Complete counseling homework assignments, if given.
- Be open to experimenting with new ways of thinking about things and approaching challenges.
- Give your counselor feedback about how counseling is going for you.
Keep in mind that the progress you make in resolving your personal concerns depends on your genuine commitment to the counseling process.
If you have any concerns about your counseling experience, call our main number: 278-6738 and let us know. We are here to help.
