Psychological Counseling Services FAQ

How do I sign up for services?

For individual and group counseling, all that is needed is a Counseling Request Form, available in our office in Eickhoff Hall 107. The form has our Professional Disclosure attached to describe our practice and some important items for you to consider.

What are your hours?

The reception area, shared with Health Services, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. The Psychological Counseling Services provides counseling from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Do I have to have a serious psychological problem to come to the Psychological Counseling Services?

No. Students come to our Services to discuss a wide range of problems. Some do have more serious psychological difficulties. Students are encouraged to come in to discuss any type of concern — roommate difficulties, loneliness, lack of self-confidence, procrastination, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, grief, and cultural/ethnic issues.

Will anyone be told that I have come to the Psychological Counseling Services?

No. The Psychological Counseling Services has a strict confidentiality policy and will not release information regarding contact with a student without permission from the student except in a serious psychiatric emergency. It is the student's right to choose whether to discuss their coming to the Psychological Counseling Services with parents, friends, academic advisors, or prospective employers.

What happens when I complete my brief, individual counseling?

For students who request additional counseling, we provide referrals to appropriate agencies and private practitioners in the local community. There are no session limits to group counseling. Emergency care is always available.