Services
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is usually short-term (12 sessions or fewer) with a counselor to discuss a personal concern relating to academic difficulties, stress, relationship problems, anxiety, depression or other personal matters.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is offered to all students and their spouses or domestic partners. It can help enrich a relationship by resolving conflicts and improving communication.
Group Counseling
Group counseling involves a small number of students who meet to discuss a common concern. The supportive atmosphere in group counseling can be of particular help to members who can discuss issues with others who have had similar experiences.
Psychological Testing
Psychological testing may help clarify personal or academic issues and be beneficial to the counseling process. Tests are administered on an individual basis and results are discussed in the counseling sessions.
Consultation Services
Consultation services are offered for faculty, staff and students who are trying to help another person through difficult times. A UCS staff member will meet with you in confidence to give you ideas on how to help.
Referrals
Referrals are occasionally recommended to one of the numerous services available through Student Affairs and the university community. Our staff can provide information to students seeking help and to faculty or staff attempting to refer students to a helping agency. Occasionally, students will need longer term counseling and UCS staff will provide information about private referrals and university health insurance coverage.
Psychiatric Services
Sometimes a student may benefit from psychiatric medications to augment the therapy process.